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Honoring Black History Month in Oregon

February 25, 2021

For Black History Month, the Oregon REALTORS® want to share some of the history of real estate, property, and human rights of the Black community in Oregon. Read through the timeline below to start learning why Oregon’s demographics look the way they do. The beliefs of the first settlers of Oregon shapes our past, present, and future, especially when it comes to homeownership.

Industry Leaders Partner for Second-Annual Oregon Housing Economic Summit

November 10, 2020

Salem, Ore., November 10, 2020 – Associations representing Oregon’s home builders, bankers and REALTORS® are partnering for the second annual Oregon Housing Economic Summit to be held virtually on January 14, 2021. The event brings leading housing industry experts, economists, and Oregon legislators together to discuss the state’s housing and economic environment, barriers facing the ...

Oregon REALTORS® Moves to Secure Wildfire Relief Funding

September 11, 2020

Oregon REALTORS is working to secure grant funding from NAR’s REALTORS® Relief Foundation for Oregon Residents

 

September 10, 2020 – Oregon REALTORS® is working to secure grant funding from the National Association of REALTORS® for Oregon residents affected by what could be the deadliest and most damaging wildfires in our state’s history.

“Our hearts ...

REALTOR® Relief Foundation Grant

September 9, 2020

 

REALTORS® Relief Foundation Grant – Deadline has closed. Thank you to all who donated, volunteered, and shared. 

 

 

Oregon REALTOR® Jumps into Bend Canal to Save Drowning Child

July 24, 2020

After seeing a baby cut across the highway during rush hour traffic, Bailey Vardanega, of Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate, pulled her car over and ran across the highway to chase after the baby. Police on scene credit Vardengea with saving the baby’s life. Vardangea, who has two children herself, knows how quickly kids can ...

REALTOR® Saves Baby’s Life

July 21, 2020

After seeing a baby cut across the highway during rush hour traffic, Bailey Vardanega, of Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate, pulled her car over and ran across the highway to chase after the baby. In what seems like a scene straight out of a movie, Vardanega ran toward the end of the freeway and ...

Oregon by the Numbers – the Economic Impact of the Real Estate Industry

May 28, 2020

Oregon’s vibrant community of REALTORS® comprises over 17,000 community-based professionals who know the real estate industry is a central and irreplaceable component of Oregon’s economy — and that our industry is critical to a strong recovery from the economic fallout of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

As REALTORS® shepherd current and aspiring Oregon homeowners and business owners ...

Home for Community

May 19, 2020

We want to thank all REALTORS® across the state for staying Home for Community during the global pandemic. We know how hard you all have worked to drastically reshape your business in a time of turmoil.

You’ve heard a lot from us lately about the latest COVID-19 news and how it impacts REALTORS®. Now we want to take ...

Tech Helpline

May 18, 2020

Oregon REALTORS® members will have access to the Tech Helpline. There are no additional fees. This is a member benefit offering support for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. The Tech Helpline will troubleshoot problems and offer solutions on a variety of topics:

Instruction for installing and configuring new hardware and software ...

Office Depot Offering Products to Assist with COVID-19

April 26, 2020

Office Depot is offering new products to help assist in your work and personal health during this COVID-19 outbreak. Office Depot offers OAR members a great discount program on office supplies, furniture, and printing needs for your business. The Member Discount Program allows you to shop online. Below are a few of the new products being offered:

Office ...