Just Sold: Mid-Century, Cedar Hills Stunner

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Living Room Realty

Travis and Lucy were past clients of mine, looking for a new home for their family. They wanted to purchase something, before selling their home, so we had some early conversations about how to structure their financing and be able to make competitive offers on any properties they found interesting.

They needed a layout that worked a bit better for their current needs which includes working from home and homeschooling their son. They desired for it to be situated in a neighborhood that had sidewalks, not directly on a busy road, had a lower maintenance yard AND most importantly, fit their style and aesthetic of an older home, without the deferred maintenance that many came associated with.

We looked at many different neighborhoods situated on the West Side, and when this Cedar Hills Home popped up, just a few minutes away from their current home, they knew they had to compete for this one. As is the norm in this market, this one came up with multiple offers to compete against, but thanks to our earlier conversations and the legwork Travis and Lucy had already done before even starting their search, we were able to craft a compelling offer that beat out the others!

Thanks to Ken Kondziela at NW Premier Mortgage, Inc. for his work on the financing side of things. He was able to get Travis and Lucy qualified with no-hiccups, was great as ever with communication, and we closed right on time.

Cheers Travis, Lucy and Atlas! I hope you are able to create many great memories in your new home!

JUST SOLD

1380 SW Hilldale Ave

Portland, Oregon 97225

SOLD AT: $690,000

3 BEDROOM | 2.1 BATH | 2,133 SQFT
MLS# 21650519

photo courtesy of Michael Elton with The Hasson Company

New Beginnings

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Living Room Realty

I met Andrea at an open house and we immediately connected. Recently divorced, she was looking for a fresh start and a new condo to go along with her new lifestyle. She wanted to have enough room for herself and her two small dogs, some outdoor space and to keep the price reasonable so she could get back to what she loves–travel! We thought it would be a breeze because the condo market isn’t as tight as the single-family home market so we went out on our search with lots of hope!

The very first listing we saw she was in love. It was a nice stylish condo with some lovely updates. But there were so many offers! We found another one in the same complex, and again so many offers. A third… so many offers. The listing agent told us there was someone buying up all of these units with cash and renting them out because there was no rental cap. Ah-hah! Well, that explains why we were running into so much competition! We decided to move on from that complex.

Andrea went to an open house a couple weeks later and really liked the home but it was a studio and not quite big enough. Then, when a one-bedroom came on the market just next door she called me immediately and we jumped on it. We walked in and she knew this was it. The high ceilings made it feel so spacious! She was drawn to the modern finishes, appliances, quartz countertops and the openness of the living area and kitchen. The location was perfect in Beaverton: close to her job, close proximity to Nike, Cedar Hills entertainment, Beaverton Town Center, accessibility to the freeway and even right next to an aquatic center! The complex had so much to offer as well: clubhouse, pool, gym and jacuzzi.

We went all in and our offer was accepted. Now Andrea has a home she loves! She is investing in herself, trusting her gut and will have money left over for the things that are important to her. She said it best: “I try not to plan my life around someone else because when I focus on what I want and follow my instincts, things tend to work out for me.” Way to go, sister! What an honor it is to be a part of this experience with you.

Bright Portland Ranch with Best Backyard

Posted on January 31, 2021February 26, 2021 by Bobby Curtis

Cheerful Cedar Hills ranch with big windows and great outdoor living. Solid home ready for personal touches. Bright living spaces with new double pane windows. Open U-shaped kitchen with updated appliances. Walk out to the large multi-layered, fully fenced backyard with patio, newer deck, and brick steps. Newer hot water heater and roof. Just down the road from Cedar Hills Parks and plenty of shops.