By Cristen Lincoln, June 1, 2018
Karan and his wife Katie are expanding their family. Their 2 year old daughter Vivian is going to be a big sister and they are all super excited! The’ve loved living in the heart of Mt Tabor near the park, but baby is coming, and they need more space! They also want a shorter commute, so they can have more family time and less driving time. Multnomah Village was a natural fit. With its bigger lots, and quaint business district, it has the feel they love about SE, but with a bit more elbow room and closer to work. Karan and Katie have a love for older homes and all the character they offer. They did not want a home built after the 1950’s. Multnomah Village has a good amount of more modern construction. With low inventory we knew it could be a challenge to find the perfect older home. Right away we got excited as we thought we found their dream home in an old tudor, walking distance to the village. We toured it immediately! It offered all the charm and amenities they were seeking. We were poised to write an offer only to learn the sellers were taking it off the market to make some repairs. They were going to take their time and wait to go back on the market in several months. We knew we had a timeline to keep with baby coming, so we stayed positive and kept hunting. We came across a grand tudor on an oversized lot with four large bedrooms that had seen a few price reductions. This house felt just like their current home only with a larger foot print and a bonus two car garage. It needs a bit of work, but it’s all manageable for Karan and Katie who are super home savvy. We were all thrilled when the seller accepted their offer. Karan, Katie and Vivian are excited to welcome their new bundle of joy, Nolen to their new home in southwest!
Cristen Lincoln
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | Business Development | OR
She/Her
Cristen has been a Portland real estate broker since 1993, giving her an exceptional understanding of the industry and the local market. She was born here, grew up here, and raised her own family here. She knows the parks, the farmers’ markets, the schools, the hidden corners, and the joyful quirks of Portland’s bustling neighborhoods.
Cristen’s deep-rooted knowledge of the area means she understands the audience for a house. She understands what a potential buyer is looking for, the process they go through when choosing a home, and what details matter most. This makes her the ideal guide to help you prepare your home for market. She is an expert in maximizing the value of your home while minimizing unnecessary improvements.
With the confident and tranquil mastery that comes with experience, Cristen is often three steps ahead—holding future possibilities, ideas, and strategies that will navigate her clients toward achieving their long-term goals. Known for her calm demeanor in the face of any size challenge, Cristen is respected in her industry for being an exceptional negotiator and strong advocate for her clients, even in the toughest of circumstances.
With intention and spirit, Cristen has built her real estate team around her core values of honesty, hard work, follow-through, and serious play.
A top broker in the city, Cristen has been named a Portland Monthly Five Star Agent year after year. She has received the Seven Star Certificate of Excellence and the Top 500 in the nation award from Broker★Agent™ Advisor. Cristen is a key member of Living Room Realty’s leadership team where she mentors, teaches, and coaches Portland’s top real estate brokers.
When not working, Cristen is likely immersed in outdoor play with her husband, her kids, or a pup by her side. Whether she’s hiking, gardening, snowboarding, or walking the sands of the Oregon Coast, nature is the place Cristen goes for inspiration and restorative balance.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS- Broker★Agent™ Advisor ‘Top 500" and "Certificate of Excellence"
- Portland Monthly Five Star Agent for past 7 years
- 10 Best of 2015: Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Real Estate Professionals
- Mt Tabor Park Stewardship Fund Committee Member
- Past PMAR Public Relations Committee Member
- Former Mt Tabor Middle school PTA and Auction Committee Member
- Past PTA board member at Atkinson school and Auction Committee Member
- Franklin High School PTA Member
- Impact NW Volunteer and Community Liaison
- Past Member Rose Chapter National Charity League
- Member 99 Girlfriends Collective Giving For Impact
- T: 503-260-2414
- cristen@livingroomre.com
