Need to sell your current home before you can buy your next one? A contingent offer can still win — but only if it's built right.We walk through what makes yours the one a Willamette Valley
Dated: July 20 2026
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Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market in the Willamette Valley right now?
That's actually the wrong question. Negotiating room shifts by city, price tier, and how long a home's been listed — not by one regional label.
In our latest post, we break down what genuinely determines your leverage right now, whether you're buying or selling, and how to find out where you stand.
Read our full guide here: What Negotiations Look Like in the Willamette Valley Now
Welcome — we’re glad you’re here.We’re Ruth and Frank Howard, known locally as Your Howard Team, and we help homeowners across the Willamette Valley make smart, confident real ....
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