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.
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.
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.
Bauman's Fall Festival 2026: Dates, Prices, and Real Family Tips
Bauman's Harvest Festival in Gervais opens September 19 through October 31, 2026, with weekday tickets at $20 (ages 3-25) and weekend tickets at $30. Admission includes the corn maze, hay rides, sunflower field, and rope maze.
Oregon's 2027 Max Rent Increase Is 10%, and Why You May Not Want to Use It
Oregon's maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 is 10%, confirmed by the Department of Administrative Services. The cap applies to most residential tenancies under ORS 90.324(b), but hitting the legal limit every year isn't a strategy.
Pre-Approved vs. Pre-Qualified: What Salem Buyers Need Before Touring
Pre-qualification is self-reported and unverified, while pre-approval is based on a lender's verified review of your income, assets, and credit.
Marion County Tax Statements Just Landed. Here's What To Do With Yours
The Marion County tax statement in your mailbox is not routine paperwork. It contains the actual dollar figure you need to update your rental property's cash flow worksheet and expense ratio before making any investment decisions this fall.
Keizer vs. Salem: Which Is Actually Cheaper to Buy Into?
Comparing Keizer and Salem requires more than median prices. Learn how price per square foot, closing costs, and property taxes vary by specific neighborhood and taxing district, not just city lines.
Evicting a Tenant in Salem or Keizer: What Oregon Law Requires
Evicting a tenant in Oregon requires following strict legal procedures. This guide covers the difference between for-cause and no-cause terminations, proper notice requirements, and the court filing process in Marion County for Salem and Keizer landlords.
Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready in Salem-Keizer: True Costs
The lower-priced fixer-upper isn't always the cheaper option once you factor in Oregon's labor costs, renovation financing, and carrying costs during rehab. Learn how to run the actual numbers on two specific homes before writing an offer.
