I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and know this area like the back of my hand. I currently live and work in the North/NE Portland area but serve the greater Portland area. My love of homes and working with people is what brought me to this career. Prior to my career as a real estate agent, I received my Bachelors in Psychology from The Evergreen State College and went on to work in social services.
I worked primarily with abused and neglected children in a residential setting. After about five years in the field I grew restless and needed a change. So in 2006 I got my real estate license and have been helping buyers and sellers reach their goals ever since. Many might think the leap from social services to real estate is a big one when in fact it is not.
Helping people through the purchase or sale of a home can be very stressful and often I find myself applying the same psychology to real estate as I did in social services. I pride myself on being a full service real estate agent and will provide nothing less than the best to my clients.
I worked primarily with abused and neglected children in a residential setting. After about five years in the field I grew restless and needed a change. So in 2006 I got my real estate license and have been helping buyers and sellers reach their goals ever since. Many might think the leap from social services to real estate is a big one when in fact it is not.
Helping people through the purchase or sale of a home can be very stressful and often I find myself applying the same psychology to real estate as I did in social services. I pride myself on being a full service real estate agent and will provide nothing less than the best to my clients.
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There are 95 officially recognized Portland, Oregon neighborhoods.
Portland has active and involved neighborhood associations that are concerned with livability and community, which separates Portland from other cities and makes it stand out as a desirable city to live in!
Portland neighborhoods are also unique in offering great amenities within walking distance.
Even the outermost reaches of the city are easily accessible by bus, Max or even Streetcar!
Portland neighborhoods exude a neighborly vibe that is all too uncommon in many American cities.
Portland has active and involved neighborhood associations that are concerned with livability and community, which separates Portland from other cities and makes it stand out as a desirable city to live in!
Portland neighborhoods are also unique in offering great amenities within walking distance.
Even the outermost reaches of the city are easily accessible by bus, Max or even Streetcar!
Portland neighborhoods exude a neighborly vibe that is all too uncommon in many American cities.
The Senate bill that finally passed the House by a 259-167 vote extended a number of federal tax code provisions that are important to homebuyers, sellers, builders and real estate professionals.
For huge numbers of financially distressed owners of homes with underwater mortgages, this was the biggest issue in the entire fiscal cliff debate.
Thinking about buying or selling a home this year?
Congrats!
Below are seven tasks you can accomplish now that will help your chances of home buying or selling in 2013! 1. Handle your credit issues.
For huge numbers of financially distressed owners of homes with underwater mortgages, this was the biggest issue in the entire fiscal cliff debate.
Thinking about buying or selling a home this year?
Congrats!
Below are seven tasks you can accomplish now that will help your chances of home buying or selling in 2013! 1. Handle your credit issues.
This graphic shows median sales prices, average times on market, and appreciation/depreciation by area (Tigard, North Portland, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, etc.).
For most of 2012 we have seen little if any appreciation, however, this graphic is showing us that most areas are now seeing appreciation and some high numbers at that!
Also, Days on Market.
For most of 2012 we have seen little if any appreciation, however, this graphic is showing us that most areas are now seeing appreciation and some high numbers at that!
Also, Days on Market.
The Realtor Multiple Listing Service (RMLS) of Portland did a breakdown of the entire Portland areas' short sales, bank owned and regular listings and how they compare.
It shows that of those listings, how many actually sold.
For short sales this is valuable information.
I often have clients ask me how long short sales take.
You know, one day we will look back and think, "why didn't I care more when interest rates were so insanely low?!" I bet people who purchased in the 80's who dealt with interest rates around 15% would appreciate our 3.84%!
It shows that of those listings, how many actually sold.
For short sales this is valuable information.
I often have clients ask me how long short sales take.
You know, one day we will look back and think, "why didn't I care more when interest rates were so insanely low?!" I bet people who purchased in the 80's who dealt with interest rates around 15% would appreciate our 3.84%!
What a beautiful weekend we had here in Portland!
When the weather gets this way it really makes me want to get outside as much as possible and it even makes me contemplate working out.
Here's a list of all the upcoming Running Events in Portland for the rest of 2012.
My husband saw this comment on the website Reddit in response to a Nokia game called Snake.
Check it out and have a little laugh on me! Happy Friday!
I once avoided small talk with a real estate agent by hiding under my bed (I couldn't be bothered to leave the house).
When the weather gets this way it really makes me want to get outside as much as possible and it even makes me contemplate working out.
Here's a list of all the upcoming Running Events in Portland for the rest of 2012.
My husband saw this comment on the website Reddit in response to a Nokia game called Snake.
Check it out and have a little laugh on me! Happy Friday!
I once avoided small talk with a real estate agent by hiding under my bed (I couldn't be bothered to leave the house).
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