By Olivia Rush, December 7, 2021
Congratulations to Lara on the successful closing of her first [stationary] home!
Lara is a special kind of person. She reached out to me to help her find her first home – well, first one not on wheels – in PDX. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Lara has been van-living. She purchased her first home – a new Winnebago Travato – and has been running her PR firm from all over the US and Mexico.
Lara told me she didn’t intend to return stateside or make a purchase until February…but if the right home popped up, well, you never know. Lara doesn’t believe in credit cards or going into debt, so she was going to make her home purchase in cash – the same way she bought her van.
Her budget? $175K. Good news – yes, you CAN still buy a home in Portland at this price! Luckily for Lara, a 500-sq ft condo would be huge compared to what she was used to. I walked her through a few condos virtually, and one just happened to be *perfect.* 3 walk-in closets, gorgeous hardwoods, walkable location in Goose Hollow, and in a building that allowed AirBnb’s!
We made an offer on the day the listing was going to expire, and managed to negotiate the price down $2500 to $160K. The seller also agreed to fix the minimal plumbing issues that came up during inspections. Before she knew it, Lara was hustling to drive from Cabo to Portland in just 3.5 days to close 2 weeks earlier than planned.
Now Lara and Kitty Rogers have all the space to spread out in their new home base. Cheers to you on your next adventure – home ownership!
Olivia Rush
Broker | OR
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As your trusted guide through the buying or selling process, you can expect me to customize my services to your specific goals and preferences, much like I did for my students during my ten years as an educator.
My clients’ goals vary. A couple retiring to the Big City after 30 years on 22 acres. A woman purchasing her first home independently. A couple upsizing to support a growing family. Two friends pooling their resources to make their first investment possible. A couple navigating a divorce and the sale of their home. A refugee family with limited English setting down roots in this country. Deaf investors looking to maximize profit on their flip. A couple selling the home of their daughter who has lost her battle to cancer. A family relocating from across the country and buying sight-unseen.
These situations all require unique, dynamic, and holistic approaches. Everyone has different needs, and it is my top priority to meet my clients where they are. For me, real estate is not transactional. It is deeply personal and inevitably life-changing.
While each client requires a tailored strategy, my work ethic is unwavering. With me you can always expect organization, tenacity, responsiveness, dedication, and hustle. A gatherer of resources, a communicator of all options and possible outcomes. As your advocate, I will be brutally honest so you know what to expect. A skilled negotiator, I’ll consider every angle with your dreams and goals in mind.
My clients often end up feeling like family. I am honored they trust me enough to return to me as their needs change and refer me to their friends, family, and communities.
What are your real estate goals and dreams? Call or text me so we can meet to discuss your vision.
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