Archive for September 2025
ICYMI: Real Estate Market Shows Resiliency, Though Challenges Persist (Salem Business Journal)
After a stretch of uncertainty, Salem’s real estate market (both commercial and residential) is showing renewed activity. But the outlook is still mixed, shaped by broader economic and political forces that continue to influence long-term trends. In this market update by Ian Levin, Chapter President of CCIM- Oregon/ SW Washington, and MVAR Treasurer Deanna Gwyn, they share key insights.
Read MoreMVAR Member and Army Veteran Jim Sparkman Inspires Local Emerging Leaders
Drawing on more than 30 years of military service and a successful real estate career, Jim Sparkman shared how resilience, teamwork, and servant leadership have shaped his approach to overcoming adversity and empowering others. Speaking to MVAR’s Salem Emerging Leaders, Sparkman encouraged attendees to lead by example, invest deeply in their teams, and view challenges as opportunities for growth.
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