By Cristen Lincoln, January 5, 2021
Lupin and Rich started talking with us about making a move 5 years ago. They wanted to find their forever home but didn’t know exactly what that looked like, and that was okay with us. Lupin an avid gardener and landscape designer, knew it had to offer plenty of room to play in the dirt, be further outside the city and have room to roam inside and out. Rich loved their current home, living near Hawthorne and being able to walk to everything. Lupin knew the house and property would have to be just right to get his attention and to get him excited about a move.
They agreed on the location, near Milwaukie where their son attends The Waldorf school. If they could get close to the water too that would be a big bonus. However when we started looking Milwaukie did not have much to offer so we spent time searching in Oregon City, West Linn and even parts of Tualatin. We saw homes all across the board, some with over 5 acres, work shops, room for horses and gardens galore. Finding the balance of an updated home with a nice piece of land was proving tough to find.
We took long breaks from searching but when a home that looked like it checked a lot of boxes would pop up and we would quickly go check it out. To our dismay it seemed there was always something a little off. We didn’t lose hope but we always kept an eye out for just the right fit.
In the midst of considering making an offer on a 5 acre parcel, way out of the city, a new listing popped up in Milwaukie! It had been beautifully remodeled, sat on a little over a quarter acre in a lovely established neighborhood. The river was just a quick bike ride away. We got them in quickly, Lupin and Rich saw it and right away they knew it was their house! After all the searching this was finally IT and they both couldn’t be more excited. We knew it was going to go fast because of just how stunning the remodel was and the awesome location. With 5 offers in total we knew it would be a fight to get it under contract. Luckily Lupin and Rich brought a killer offer and came out on top.
After 5 years of searching they finally found their forever home! It is a property worth the wait, we are so excited for them!
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
