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Backyard Burning Opens in Linn County Following Seasonal Restrictions

YARD DEBRIS UPDATE: Backyard Burning Reopens in Linn County! Following temporary dry-condition restrictions, backyard burning is now open across Linn County! Before you burn: Call the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904 to confirm daily burn clearance. Read the full story for safety guidelines and alternative disposal options.

WhirLocal Albany · Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read

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  • Sarah Fields, Real Estate Broker

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    An Absolutely Amazing Realtor and an Even More Amazing Person! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sarah Fields! Not only is she an incredible realtor, but she is also a longtime friend who truly went above and beyond to help my family find and purchase our very first home. This was such a special and important milestone for us, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through the entire process. From the very beginning, she was patient, knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping us find the perfect home for our family. She took the time to understand our needs, answered all of our questions, and made what could have been a stressful process feel so much easier and more exciting. Her dedication, professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile truly set her apart. What makes her so special is that she doesn’t just treat you like another client. She genuinely cares about the people she works with and wants the very best for them. Having someone we already knew and trusted by our side made this experience even more meaningful, and she exceeded every expectation we had. Thanks to her, we are now homeowners and have a place we can truly call home—a place where our family can grow, make memories, and build our future. That is something we will always be grateful for! If you are looking for a realtor who is trustworthy, hardworking, compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what she does, look no further! I would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is the absolute best at what she does, and we are so lucky to have had her help us through such an important chapter in our lives. Thank you for helping make our dream of owning our first home a reality! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we will forever be grateful for you and everything you did for our family. You are truly one of a kind!

    Ashlee Mcpheeters All reviews

  • We had a wonderful experience with Broker Duo Team Realty Group! They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their communication and dedication were greatly appreciated, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a great real estate team!

    Monica All reviews

  • My wife and I had the pleasure of utilizing the services of Sherry and her associates for our purchase in ‘21. We knew it was an automatic decision to go to Sherry for our SALE, because we knew she was the best in the game! I was raised by a single mother who was a realtor for 25 yrs, so I know what it takes to get a house sold. I am also a disabled Army Veteran, so any veterans looking for a seamless/no-stress experience from a great realtor, she’s the “Queen of the MLS” in our opinion. We had an offer within 6 days of listing with Sherry and the process since then has been so smooth. When we buy again, it’s Sherry we will be using again!

    THE GUY All reviews

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    Fitzpatrick Painting Inc

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    If I could give 10 stars I would. This company has a mission statement on their paperwork. They fa

    If I could give 10 stars I would. This company has a mission statement on their paperwork. They far exceed their goals. From the first phone call I made to the last visit they made ,everything and everyone was so professional and friendly and efficient. Juan Avila was the crew lead. I cant enough about his detailed and perfectio

    Sally B. All reviews

  • Nancy Kruse Realtor with EXP Realty

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    Working with Nancy was great! She really listened to our family and made sure to find the right home for us. Going far beyond what we expected from a realtor. Highly suggest Nancy if you are looking for a realtor who really listens and cares.

    kate allard-zurfluh All reviews

  • TJ did an amazing job selling our home! He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and very patient throughout the entire process. He helped us get through everything, answered all of our questions, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel so much easier. We truly appreciated all of his hard work, guidance, and support along the way. We’re so grateful we had him to help us through the process and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home!

    Maralee Knox All reviews

  • Jason is the man! We just bought our first home with the guidance and help with Jason and his team. They truly went above and beyond. My family and I cannot express enough love for this guy and his team. He was always just a phone call or text away with any questions and or concerns we had during the process.

    Nolan Scherm All reviews

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    Mountain View Doodles

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    We reached out to Mt View Doodles in hopes of adopting our new furry best friend, after losing our p

    We reached out to Mt View Doodles in hopes of adopting our new furry best friend, after losing our previous family dog. They were extremely helpful in giving us all the information they could to our questions. We never felt like our questions were an inconvenience. We picked up "Green Boy", now Timber, about a week ago and we are wit

    Ashley R. All reviews

  • Hunter Gray, Real Estate Broker

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    Hunter has brokered many deals for me and has always been fantastic! He is very knowledgeable in the space and communicates throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend him!

    jaryn montomery All reviews

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