Portland Living
This is where Portland comes to life. The neighborhoods, the homes, the everyday moments that make this city feel like yours.
You might be here to get to know a block before you fall for a listing, or just because a favorite coffee shop or a weekend worth planning around caught your eye. However you found your way here, I hope you leave knowing Portland a little better, and maybe loving it a little more.
When the First Deal Fell Apart, an Even Better Opportunity Came Together
A second chance and $85K negotiated off the next purchase.
When my clients' fourplex sale fell through, we had to rebuild momentum in a quieter market. Months of follow-up and persistence eventually led to four competing offers, and an even better opportunity for their next purchase. By using current market data and a trusted relationship with the listing agent, I helped them negotiate approximately $85,000 off the asking price.
A reminder that successful real estate isn't always about perfect timing. It's about knowing how to adapt when the plan changes.
From Their First Home to Their Forever Neighborhood
They beat a cash offer with a home-sale contingency.
My clients dreamed of putting down roots in Portland's Irvington neighborhood. By using the equity from their first home, making a competitive offer, and building trust with the sellers and listing agent, we helped make it happen, even against a cash buyer.
And we didn't sacrifice important protections to get there. We also negotiated a new roof and sewer line replacement, leaving my clients room to make the home their own.
Proof that a good relationship and a clear strategy can go a long way, even against a cash offer.