Mid Valley Association of REALTORS

10/22/2026

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10/16/2026

🏠 Oregon’s rental market comes with plenty of fine print. On this episode of MVAR Trade Secrets, Jordan Hill, Ryan Tribbett, and Zach Fischer unpack changing rental rules, challenges for housing providers, and tips for navigating tenant-occupied sales.

🎥 Click the link below to tune in for Rent Rules & Real Talk!
https://youtu.be/cykwpGTHDt0

Thank you MeLe Media for your assistance with filming and production.

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10/16/2026

MVAR is proud to endorse Betsy Vega! Following her primary victory, Betsy will appear on the ballot again in the general election. We believe she will help keep Salem more affordable and create more housing.
🎥 Click below to watch our video to learn why we’re supporting Betsy.
📬 Keep an eye on your mailbox for your ballot! We encourage our members and the public to make their voices heard and vote.

10/16/2026

MVAR is proud to endorse Chris Cummings for Salem City Council, Ward 8! Thank you for being a voice to encourage solutions to help keep the Salem community more affordable and the need to focus on increasing our local housing supply and options.
🎥 Click the link below to watch our video to learn more on why we’re supporting Chris.
📬 Ballots should be arriving in your mailboxes soon! We encourage our members and the public to make their voices heard and vote.

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10/14/2026

Thank you to those who attended today’s MVAR Government Affairs Membership Meeting. We discussed transportation funding with former State Senator Rick Metsger and expectations for the 2027 Legislative Session and how it could effect local projects.

10/08/2026

Join us for an important briefing on one of the most significant transportation projects affecting Salem and West Salem in the coming years.

The Center Street Bridge serves as a vital connection between West Salem and downtown Salem, carrying thousands of residents, workers, businesses, and visitors across the Willamette River every day.

As construction moves forward, the project will bring significant changes to traffic patterns, travel times, and access routes that will affect how REALTORS®, clients, and families navigate the community. This presentation will provide members with:

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the project leaders and learn how the Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project will shape transportation and access in the Mid-Valley region.

Click the link below to register:
https://midvalleyassociationofrealtors.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/QZFlKlJTdCnC0

09/30/2026

MVAR is proud to serve the many incredible communities throughout our region. We encourage our members to get involved, give back, and help strengthen the communities where we live and work in events like this. Together, we can make a positive impact while continuing to support and advocate for homeownership in the communities we proudly serve.

09/27/2026

🏈🔥 THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR FIRST ANNUAL MVAR TAILGATE WARS! 🔥🏈

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out today to eat, compete, and help make our very first Tailgate Wars such a fun event!

The weather showed up for us (with just enough wind to keep things interesting), and our competitors definitely brought their A-game to the food!

We had street tacos, chili, black bean & quinoa burgers, meatballs, homemade spring rolls, dips and so much more. Needless to say… nobody went home hungry! 😋

🏆 And now for our 2026 Tailgate Wars Champions…

🏈 Best Tailgate Presentation Award
(AmeriTitle)- bringing the tailgate spirit!

😋Best Overall Taste & Deliciousness Award
Jenny Morrow - Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Her winning creation: Buffalo chicken blue cheese dip, served with a Frito, carrot stick AND celery stick.

🥢 Most Unique Award
Thuy Chrestenson Real Estate- Knipe Realty ERA Powered
Her handmade spring rolls were a standout and earned her the Most Unique trophy!

👏 Congratulations to our winners and a HUGE thank you to everyone who cooked, decorated, participated, volunteered and joined us for year one.

We learned a few things, ate A LOT of things, and had a great time doing it. Can’t wait till next year!