By Melissa Dorman, November 21, 2019
Bold neutrals;
Let’s add a little edge to these simple, chic, and sophisticated neutrals.
Considering painting a room Grey…… Maybe spice it up with a deep charcoal color. Think rich deep colors just in a more limited neutral color range; Greens, taupes, browns. These neutral pair very well with multiple textures and materials and is sure to make your space feel more inviting.
Layers;
Layering doesn’t just work for clothing in the winter. Layering patterns and actually literal layering can create bold statements and will draw the eye in.
Large Scale Wall Paper;
This is not your granny’s wallpaper. Think bold prints and statement walls. This can be exceptional when paired with monochromatic furnishings. Just don’t forget to mix up your textures!
Melissa Dorman
Broker | OR & WA
She/They
Ten years ago, Melissa was living in a slum in Kolkata, India, helping over 200 women escape sex trafficking by providing alternative work at a social business.
It was there she discovered her passion for financial education as a means of empowering people to move out of poverty. After graduating from UCLA with a Masters, Melissa spent 5 years working as a Social Worker; assisting clients facing homelessness, in jail, or at a psychiatric facility.
As much as she loved the work, imagining saving for retirement on the meager salary of a social worker was becoming grim. That's when Melissa discovered "passive income." In no time, she fell in LOVE with real estate as a vehicle for wealth. Soon after, Melissa began locating off-market multi-family properties to purchase through creative financing strategies and win-win opportunities. Two years into investing, Melissa quit her day job as a Social Worker to become a full-time broker and investor. Initially, she was drawn to people in difficult circumstances, so she developed extensive experience assisting families facing foreclosure, short sales, and probate. Melissa is well versed in helping her clients overcome complex real estate challenges.
Currently, Melissa is teamed up with Super Broker, Yascha Noonberg at Living Room Realty. Together they assist clients to achieve their real estate dreams, including how to strategically buy and sell a personal residence to maximize profits. Far from the slums of Kolkata, her greatest passion now is empowering other working professionals to develop passive forms of income through buying multi-family properties in Portland.
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