Albany, OR

The WVHBA Tour of Homes is in full swing - but it's not too late - there is one more weekend to view the 17 homes featured this year in Albany, Millersburg and Corvallis! Despite an economic slow down in the industry and new construction permits being down, the Mid-Willamette Valley real estate market has proven to be a strong contender once again. Area builders have provided a wonderful variety of styles and sizes of homes in a wide range of pricing. These builders are a testament to the hard work and dedication of quality builders in a tight market and they have put their best foot forward featuring new industry products and ideas.

Come see these beautiful homes to see the latest trends and ideas!

The Tour Homes continues September 19-21 and the tour hours are Friday 2-8pm, Saturday and Sunday noon to 6pm. Tour guides are available at local real estate office and all tour homes. Follow those green and white signs

Sunday, September 7, 2008, is the annual Festival of Red. This event is a benefit for FISH (Fish Guest House Teen Pregnancy Center). It will be on Ferry St. this year between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Hours are 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Local restaurants will be providing food. Wine and beer will be available from local breweries and wineries. In the past 15 restaurants, breweries and wineries have offered samples from their menus, all including red ingredients.

Recognized Albany artisits will be painting on site. Artwork will be on display and be available for sale. For ticket prices and information call Annette at 928-4460.

Albany, Oregon Antiques in the Streets 9-6-08 (edit/delete)

On September 6th Albany will hold it's 11th annual Antiques in the Streets event. Browse through the Historic Downtown Albany district with antiques literally filling the streets.

Some of the area Antique Shops:

Arlene's Victorian Rose
Contact: Arlene Barber 541-928-4203
Camas Creek Antiques
Contact: Janet Ross 541-926-0035
Christmas Now & Then
Contact: Karla Swiger 541-924-1225
Flinn's Mall Antiques
Contact: Sue Newman 541-926-2286
My Secret Treasures
Contact: Mary Kresse 541-924-0116
Opulence NXS
Contact: Dianna Thompson
Pastime Antiques
Contact: Kris Eskridge 541-926-0303
Pattycake's Plunder
Contact: Patricia Wolfer 541-619-4688
Peabody's
Contact: Gini Christie 541-926-3654
Vintique
Contact: Jim & Jim
541-924-9697
Peabody's
Contact: Judy Heyerly 541-990-1615

Albany Oregon is a city rich in historic architecture including styles from the 1840s through the late 1920s . Four Albany Historic Districts are listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior and are located within an area of about one hundred square blocks.

Albany's historic collection includes everything from the colorful Queen Annes, the "painted ladies" of historic homes to the Craftsman Bungalows that feature a variety of natural materials. It is also home to museums, antique shops and over 700 historic buildings; a visit to Albany is an experience rich in pioneer history and charm! Tours are scheduled every July and December, allowing visitor to view these lovingly restored homes up close, and to enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride between homes!

Albany, Oregon has been featured in This Old House magazine online as one of the editors' top 12 places to buy an historic home in the country! According to the article," Picking the Best of the Best Wasn't Easy." Albany's historic homes, neighborhoods and community all weighed in to take the designation, and of course, Albany's central location to great outdoor recreation opportunities offered here in the Northwest. Visit the http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20207579_20472698,00.html to read about Albany in This Old House.

This beautiful 2,237 square foot new home is located in a desireable North Albany neighborhood. Featuring energy efficient 80/20 hybrid electric heat system, large fenced landscaped yard and other quality upgrades. Wonderful floor plan for enjoying family and friends with a huge bonus room and office/4thbedroom! This house is loaded with extras at a great price!

WVMLS #598393 - Contact Jennifer Fidler of Windermere Willamette Valley for more information at 541-619-8176

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