PORTLAND LIFE: SPRING BREAK IS HERE!

SPRING BREAK!

Spring is here and whether you are laying low or taking a small road trip or grand vacation, it’s a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. For the last few months, we’ve been cozying up indoors with our loved ones, and now it feels good to get out! Take a look below at some fun ways to take a break this spring.

   

PORTLAND’S NATURAL AMENITIES

Portland proper and Oregon are teeming with amazing sites and sounds, thrills and natural beauty, great food, and fantastic entertainment. Oregon wine country, the mighty Pacific Ocean and majestic Columbia River Gorge, Mt Hood, and the high desert landscapes of central Oregon are just a handful of the wonders our state has to offer! No matter what outdoor adventure you have in mind, Portland is just a hop, skip, and jump away from all of these great destinations!

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PORTLAND GARDENS

Looking for a fun getaway without actually leaving home?
Visit one of Portland’s gorgeous public gardens!
Trip Advisor has a fantastic list of twelve local gardens that are perfect for strolling,
picnicking, falling in love, and more!
Discover the complete list HERE.

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Why We Love Portland: The Sandy River

After a full year of pandemic living, locked down and away from friends, families, favorite restaurants and bars, and our barbers and baristas, it’s been a time for reflection on what really matters. 2020 was a horrifying year by any standard, but things are slowly starting to turn for the better. One of my biggest hopes is that after a long year of isolation and introspection, we’ve acquired fresh perspectives about caring for ourselves and others in ways we never have before. For me, the connection to our natural world has been one of the constant sources of positive energy, inspiration, reflection and reset. And for that, as we know, Portland is blessed with riches in ways that very few major cities have. In less than 1.5 hours, you can be a few thousand feet from the summit of Mt. Hood, at the edge of the continent hiking dramatic cliffside trails and riding waves, you can be in the Columbia River Gorge exploring waterfalls and lush landscapes, or somewhere beautiful in-between. We have SO much to choose from, and I hope we never forget how fortunate we are to live in this Pacific Wonderland.

The Sandy River is one of the places where I’ve found myself several times this winter, floating down the current breathing in chilled damp morning air and soaking my face in warm afternoon sunshine. Casting for steelhead along the way, and even catching one — my first-ever! Fun fact: the Sandy River is the only major glacial river draining the western Cascades in Oregon. One of the important non-profit organizations working hard to improve the health of the watershed for fish, wildlife and people is the Sandy River Watershed Council. From their website description of the Sandy: “The Sandy and its tributaries provide essential habitat for salmon and steelhead trout, which are listed under the Endangered Species Act. Wild runs of Fall Chinook and Coho salmon are very important within the lower Columbia River area.” It’s a special place, and there are several major parks providing access to the river, less than 30 minutes from Portland, including Dodge Park Oxbow Regional Park Dabney State Recreation Area Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site and the Sandy River Delta. Summertime raft floats and swims, spring and fall hikes, and year-round bird-watching and fishing opportunities abound.

If you can, spend some time by a river…it’s powerful healing. Healing and fresh perspective is something we can use more of in the days ahead. May yours be bright and healthy.

Retire in the Couve’ (Vancouver, Washington)

Making smart investments now, leads to easy living into retirement.

I’m not a financial advisor, but I’ve been witness to some very smart investments over the years.  I’m impressed by this adorable couple purchasing a retirement home in Vancouver, Washington. They decided that the Couve’ is their destination for retirement(Noted as the one of the best places to retire in the US, by Forbes). They flew in from California a month ago and we previewed several homes, fell in love with a great townhome. Vancouver average home price is $291k, has a good economy, and rests on the Columbia river gorge- with breathtaking views and countless activities to do outdoors. The Couve'(Vancouver) has been voted ‘best place to retire‘ many years in a row, on many lists.

After they went into contract, they flew back to California. I’ve attended the inspections on their behalf, coordinated contractors, completed final walkthroughs, communicated all details of the transaction with them- all while they are residing in California. Most people still have to go about their life and work during the real estate process and I love being able to communicate all the details long distance on their behalf! We coordinated the closing details so they could keep their travel plans to Paris. What a relief to know that everything is taken care of while you’re away. The plan is to rent the home for the next 5 years or so, building equity, and watch that nest egg grow! I’m honored to help you through this process. Congrats Anne and Marshall! C’est l’heure de fêter ça!

Anne & Marshall pictured here in Paris- On their closing day!

Making a make to the Pacific Northwest? Give me a call! I’ll plan a tour of both Portland and Vancouver, to help you make smart move.

Julia Robertson | Licensed in Oregon & Washington | Living Room Realty

julia@rebyjulia.com | 541-505-1111