Monthly Archives: August 2015
Taking the Orange Line Home
Ten years ago this month, Adrianna and I were awkward 9th graders arriving at our 4th period English class. Well, at least on my end, awkward is a generous term. Regardless, we both went off to colleges and ended up back in the beautiful City of Portland! Adrianna, an transportation engineer working downtown, decided... Read More
Tracy’s New Adventure
Tracy contacted me and said she wanted to be within 1 mile of the new Orange line MAX station in Milwaukie. She preferred something with character and was eager to get her hands dirty. Boy, did we ever find what she was looking for. This cute craftsman fixer is within a short walking distance to... Read More
4 Green Houses Then a Red Hotel
The formula to win at Monopoly is 4 green houses and then a red hotel. There are some other smart plays such as owning the utility companies and railroads but that is a little more challenging in real life. My client, Tuyet, just bought her third home and is well on her way to building... Read More
45 Central
45 Central is located across the street from the sprawling Nike campus and has a varied assortment of home types featuring today’s modern amenities. It was just the right fit for Brittany who works at Columbia Sportswear and wanted a place near her job. It’s a 1 bedroom condo that fit well below her budget.... Read More
A Place to Call Home in Portland
My clients Duane and Lauren, from San Diego, are now the proud Grandparents to two adorable kiddos, who are getting bigger every day. Duane’s son and his family reside here in Portland and my clients were feeling like they wanted a spot of their own to land when they make their frequent trips north to... Read More
Turn of the Century Charmer
This home has been in the same family and meticulously taken care of for decades. Recent renovations include carpet, roof, retaining wall, interior/exterior paint, and fully fenced yard. The basement can be used for various purposes and the bay windows in both living and dining rooms bring in tons of natural light. Perfect for gardeners... Read More
Before and After
As a Real Estate Broker, there are hundreds of things we do throughout the process of selling your home. One thing that I often have to explain to a client is the value of staging their home. It can be hard to imagine what others see when they first walk in the door. A staging... Read More
A Place in Canby
The Kennedy’s are a very active couple just entering retirement and wanted a home big enough to entertain their family. We began our search in Oregon City but soon they fell in love with this place in Canby. The market is a little less intense there than the Portland Real Estate market. I was able... Read More
Starter Home for a Young Family
Eddy and Taryn are a young family with a sweet new baby and needed a place to call home in SE Portland. This house fit the budget, is near Eddie’s job and has a gigantic back yard. I am excited to see them move in and plant some roots. I am sure many great memories... Read More