Greg and Abby have been working with our team for several months now, commuting to Portland from the Oregon Coast. They even moved to Portland proper recently while they began their house hunting. Sometimes, luck strikes quickly. On our first day of searching, the first house we saw was the one. It’s a gorgeous mid-century featuring modern details like a custom kitchen with designer finishes, refinished hardwood floors, and a gorgeous master suite with a huge shower. The backyard is open and roomy with a bonus craft shed! They beat out several other offers to get the home and are so excited to make it their own. What a wonderful story and a huge congratulations. Theirs is truly a unique and lovely home.
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Just Sold! One-of-a-Kind Condo Dreams
On this marvelous Monday my client, Christi, just closed on this darling condo with tons of character. She is a first time home-buyer so this is an extra special feat. Christi had been saving for a while to find the perfect place of her own and knew she wanted something with charm and character. This place fit the bill to a T. Located in the coveted Raleigh Hills/ Montclair neighborhood, this elegant home features a private front garden/patio, modern details throughout, and a separate garage. It’s the perfect place to start her new life. We found the fireplace she always wanted, a nice outdoor space, and a huge living room to decorate however she wants. Congratulations on this wonderful new beginning, and a special thank you to the seller’s agent, Jan Stranski, who was very helpful during the whole process. Cheers all around!
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New Beginnings & Rosy Richmond Retreats
My clients, Andrew and Erina, currently reside in Seattle and are expecting their first child together soon. They also just closed on this lovely bungalow in SE Portland! Erina is a Portlander by birth and when we found this gorgeous home it was love at first sight for them both. Immediately they were a little overwhelmed with the competitiveness of the market and weren’t quite sure if they could write a competitive offer. Lo and behold, the listing agent followed up with news that for the SAME reason, other prospective buyers hadn’t written offers either! The sellers were left with no offers and encouraged my clients to write.
By the next day they were pending, and now here we are at closing! What a wonderful twist of fate. My clients love it so much, they’re purchasing half the furniture with the home. It helps that the sellers are master woodworkers and made the furniture themselves! Once again, a huge congratulations to Andrew and Erina on their perseverance, patience, and poise throughout this process. I’m so excited for them to begin this new chapter with a beautiful home and family on the horizon. Special thanks to Elizabeth Wren Shiffler at Urban Nest PDX for facilitating the sale!
Just Sold! Pristine Perfection in the Pearl
Just Sold! Ranch-Style Respite in Southeast
What a wonderful way to begin the weekend! Congratulations to my client who just sold and closed on this beautiful ranch home in the heart of SE Portland. Featuring 3 beds, 2 baths, and tons of flexible space, this home is quite a gem indeed. The new owners will enjoy a sunken living area with a gorgeous fireplace, two sheds, and an amazing backyard with a bug lawn and plant beds. I’m so happy for my client on this closing and best of luck on their new chapter. Thank you to Shannon Miller at Portland Proper Real Estate for bringing the buyer!
Just Sold! Radiant Rose City Retreat
Own It Portland’s very own Operations Manager, Heidi Effmann, and her family just sold their longtime home in NE Portland. It’s a beautiful 1925 bungalow in the Rose City Park neighborhood. After ten years, four remodels, four kids, two dogs, one cat, six chickens and lots of life on NE 55th, Heidi and her family are on the lookout for a new Portland home that will better suit longer visits with extended family and growing kids, more chickens and maybe even a pool…? One can dream. Congrats to Heidi and family!
Just Sold! Timeless Tree-Lined Estate
My client just sold this sumptuous North Plains estate! It sits on 40 verdant acres of pristine, woodland space. Endless amenities here including a gated, tree-lined entryway that leads to a paved double-wide driveway and 3-car garage. Inside, the home boasts 5,532 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. You’ll find open, coffered ceilings with thoughtful detailing throughout. A large kitchen with double-doored pantry leads to a formal dining area. Enjoy breathtaking views from the large back deck, perfect for outdoor entertainment. A 96X120 equestrian facility with oversized stalls and a large shop are on site. Ample riding trails on bordering BLM land are sure to pique the interest of your inner adventurer. Just minutes from Hillsboro/Portland and Intel. Congratulations to my client on this big sale, and thank you to Tran Rogers at RE/MAX for bringing the buyer! What a fantastic home.
Just Sold! Marvelous Milwaukie Living
As soon as this beautiful ranch-style home hit the market, I knew it would be snatched up quick. It just has that je-ne-sais-quois to it that automatically draws your eye. My clients listed the home in late February and already closed today. Wow how time flies. They took such amazing care of the place, even going as far as installing a custom flagstone patio in the backyard. Nothing like a quarantine project! The new owners will enjoy hree large bedrooms and two baths, with beautiful modern details. Thank you to my clients for trusting me with their home. It was an honor working with you! Shoutout to Jolynn Winter at Keller Williams who represented the buyers. It was my pleasure!
Just Listed! Tri-Level Comforts in Murrayhill
Relax and unwind in this beautiful Beaverton property. This is a prime location sitting snug in the highly desirable Murrayhill/Sexton Mountain neighborhood. You’ll be right at home on this quiet and residential street. The home has a wonderful, open floor plan. Inside, the home boasts 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Main living area houses a gorgeous fireplace. Enjoy an open kitchen with a large island. Bonus room downstairs can be used as a game or a TV room. The lovely back patio offers plenty of room to entertain. Single garage. Close to fantastic schools, shopping, and neighborhood parks.
Just Listed- Vintage Vibes with Modern Marvels
Welcome to this radiant 19th-Century Victorian home. It sits in the vivacious Buckman neighborhood in the heart of SE Portland. Over the years, many modern touches have been added to enhance that old Portland charm. 3 beds and 2 baths on 1,951 square feet of space. Large master suite upstairs features a huge walk-in closet. Enjoy an adorable living area with beautiful picture windows. The spacious kitchen boasts granite countertops and plenty of storage. Providing easy access, it seamlessly opens to the spacious back deck with built-in seating. It’s a magnificent place to host with family/friends, or relax on a night in. Yard itself has a large lawn and room for plant beds/a garden. Tons of storage in the basement and working garage. This is a beautiful, historic home with modern appeal close to restaurants, parks, and Downtown! Don’t miss out!
Gratitude, Hope and Giving
As the sun begins to set on the most unpredictable, challenging, and strange year ever, I am filled with gratitude for my best friend, teammate and wife Sarah, our home and our health, as well as my family and friends, the kickass community of brokers at Living Room Realty, and, of course, all of my clients. I look forward to this time every year to reflect on what brings me joy and harmony, health and resiliency, and to recharge in anticipation of a new year and a fresh start.
2021 is sure to deliver welcome and much-needed change, but we need to continue to work together to meet our collective challenges. I’m hopeful that we do that and continue along the pathway that was forged through the tumult of this year. May you and your loved ones find health, safety and comfort in the days ahead and I hope that we can all see each other again soon.
Every month, I match and donate 100% of my marketing budget to organizations fighting to end racism, providing access to housing, promoting human rights & preserving civil liberties. This month, I proudly donated to NAYA – the Native American Youth & Family Center, now in its 46th year serving the Portland metro region.
NAYA’s mission is to enhance the diverse strengths of native youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education. As a vibrant community center serving members from 380 tribes, NAYA is youth-centered, family driven, and Elder-guided. Learn more here: www.nayapdx.org