We are coming into our traditional slower season, and with elections looming and uncertainties, the market is experiencing interest and some buying but not at the speed of the summer.  MLS statistics show that the number of sales is down about 34% year to date from last year but prices are not significantly off in Linn County and only about 2% down in Benton County recent sales.  This is definitely not the gloom and doom the media plays up.  Wealth can be built in many ways but real estate has been a front runner throughout history.  This is the perfect time to buy rather than sitting back and waiting for a better comfort level.  Interest rates are still low and prices and slightly soft.   Interested in investing?  There is a new real estate investor group forming open to everyone. There will be a kick-off seminar "You as an Investor" on November 13th in the evening in Corvallis.  Call 766-0262.