By Constance Rigney, August 11, 2023
Welcome to Washington, Kelsey and Jesse!
This sweet story begins with Jesse house hunting in Vancouver in order to reap the tax benefits that Washington state has to offer (a strategy we are seeing more and more of recently). Washington is one of only nine states in the U.S. that does not have income tax.
Jesse also wanted to keep the walkability he was accustomed to in Portland, have easy freeways access (he drives a ton for work!), and two bathrooms was a must. These criteria really limited the scope of his search to right around downtown Vancouver. So, we looked together for quite some time.
But, this is where the story gets good……during our ample search time, Jesse and Kelsey fell in love and decided to move to Washington together and purchase the house together. And, let me tell you, these two are a perfect match for each other!
These savvy buyers found a beautiful, classic home in the Shumway neighborhood in Vancouver. This house had been beautiful updated, and checked all the boxes. Now, delicious adventures, music in the park, and (coming soon!) New Seasons are just a walk or bike ride away. Congratulations on a great find! Wishing you all the best in this new chapter.
Constance Rigney
Broker | OR & WA
She/Her
What I love about the field of real estate is that essentially, it’s about dreams and possibilities. It’s about finding a space that can support the life you are envisioning and crafting.
Whether purchasing your first home, dialing in your next investment property, or selling your home, my goal as your agent is to be your ally and advocate, to work diligently and creatively to help you through the process. What distinguishes me from other REALTORS®? My style in both real estate, and the rest of life, is down to earth and humorous; my spirit warm and enthusiastic. Being flexible, thorough, ethical, and a topnotch communicator are the cornerstones of my business. I am a dedicated worker and won’t stop until I get the job done! I grew up on the East Coast, but my sense of adventure brought me to Oregon, where I found a richness of community, and a great love for the wondrous natural environment of the Northwest. I spent ten years in this city as a practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, all the while learning about Portland’s neighborhoods, and hidden gems, through the stories of the fascinating people that call this lovely city home. Joyfully part of a dream team, I’m currently partnered with Matt Guy, wonderful human and long time real estate whiz. We work expeditiously to successfully help our clients turn their vision into reality. In my free time you might find me living the VW Van life with my dreamy husband, Scott, and firecracker daughter Roslyn; soaking up the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, supporting local non-profits, or celebrating Portland’s local music scene.- T: 503-860-4293
- constance@livingroomre.com
