Ep 12: Real Estate Headlines
We'll be examining some recent headlines that have come up in the real estate world lately - like how home values have risen this past year, how owning a home factors into living the American Dream, and more. We'll also answer some listener questions about buying and selling homes.
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Colleen Benson
Colleen is a licensed Principal Broker in the State of Oregon. She has more than 20 years of experience as a Realtor and has helped build the top Keller Williams team in Salem. Her tremendous team now serves buyers and sellers throughout the Willammette Valley and the Oregon coast. She is the host of the Keeping It Real Estate radio show on 104.3 FM KSLM. The show plays Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm and has been on the air since January of 2019. Don't hesitate to reach out to Colleen if you have any questions about buying or selling real estate in the area!
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