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14
Oct
Rows of pumpkins at Kraemer Farms pumpkin patch in Keizer

Kraemer Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: A Keizer Resident's 2026 Guide

Kraemer Farms is a Keizer fall tradition, but current 2026 hours, pricing, and details aren't publicly confirmed yet. This guide covers what to actually expect from the u-pick pumpkin patch and corn maze, plus what to confirm directly with the farm before you go.
8 min read
13
Oct
Market data visualization showing Salem-Keizer Q3 2026 multifamily sales trends

Salem-Keizer Q1-3 2026: What Duplexes Actually Sold For

What duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes actually closed for in Salem-Keizer this quarter. Real verified closing prices, price per door, and days on market data you can use to benchmark offers or list prices, not asking price averages.
11 min read
12
Oct
Credit score gauge showing range from poor to excellent

What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy in Salem or Keizer?

A credit score in the 500s or low 600s doesn't mean you can't buy a home in Salem or Keizer. Your loan type and down payment path look different than someone with a higher score, but homeownership isn't off the table.
9 min read
10
Oct
Oregon Rent Control Since 2019: What Changed Every Year

Oregon Rent Control Since 2019: What Changed Every Year

Oregon's rent control law ties maximum rent increases to inflation rather than a fixed percentage. Since 2019, the allowable cap has shifted multiple times as inflation moved and lawmakers adjusted the formula. For 2026, the cap is 9.5 percent; for 2027, it's 10 percent.
9 min read
09
Oct
Families picking apples at a u-pick orchard near Salem

Where to Find U-Pick Apples and Berries Near Salem This October

September is apple season around Salem-Keizer. Here's where to find open u-pick orchards for apples and late-season berries, plus farm stands with fresh local produce. Call ahead before you go, as hours and availability shift weekly.
7 min read
08
Oct
Close-up of an eviction notice document showing typed text and legal language

When Oregon Landlords Owe Relocation Assistance, and When They Don't

Oregon landlords owe relocation assistance in specific situations: certain no-cause terminations and rent increases exceeding the state cap. For-cause evictions, rent increases under the cap, and first-year terminations typically don't trigger it.
8 min read
07
Oct
Salem, Oregon residential home exterior with front yard

Cash Offer or List It? What Salem-Keizer Sellers Net This Fall

Comparing a cash offer to listing your Salem-Keizer home requires running the actual numbers on your specific property, not national averages. Learn what reduces your proceeds in both scenarios and how to calculate which path nets more for your situation this fall.
9 min read
06
Oct
Oregon state landlord-tenant law document showing security deposit rules

Security Deposits and Late Fees: What Oregon Law Allows

Oregon imposes no dollar cap on security deposits but mandates written lease documentation, a 31-day return window with itemized deductions, and late fees following one of three state-approved formulas.
10 min read
05
Oct
Earnest Money in Oregon: What It Is and When You Could Lose It

Earnest Money in Oregon: What It Is and When You Could Lose It

Earnest money is your good-faith deposit showing a seller you're serious about buying. It's held by a neutral third party and credited toward your down payment at closing, but you can lose it if you miss written notice deadlines or try to back out for reasons not covered by contingencies.
10 min read
03
Oct
How to Finance a Duplex, Fourplex or Apartment building in Salem & Keizer, Oregon

How to Finance a Duplex, Fourplex or Apartment building in Salem & Keizer, Oregon

The loan product that works for your small apartment building in Salem depends entirely on unit count, not price. Two to four units stay in residential lending with FHA and conventional options. Five units or more require commercial financing.
12 min read