By Ella Gray, November 20, 2018
I first met James at the open house at I was hosting that he would eventually offer on. James walked in on an accidental whim. He had a list of houses to see that day, and the one I was hosting was not on that list. He was in the area and happened to swing by after seeing my open house sign.
He walked in wide-eyed…”woah, now THIS is the perfect size house for me”. I totally thought he was kidding (we crack up about it now) – 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, oversize lot, 3,011 square feet – definitely big enough for one plus a doggie bestie, Roscoe. Turns out James had big plans for all these rooms – a library/reading room/napping room, a wine cellar, a guest room and of course his master bedroom suite.
After discussing these big plans (and somehow stories of Burning Man mixed in) thus began the beginning of a newly minted friendship…we looked at a few more houses before ultimately he decided to go back to the beginning – the TARDIS of houses (for the non Whovians, larger on the inside than what appears on the outside).
CONGRATULATIONS, JAMES & ROSCOE! I wish you many happy years here!
Ella Gray
Broker | OR
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Hi! I'm Ella Gray, a seasoned real estate agent with roots as diverse as my experience:
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- Born in Nashville, TN, and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta & Athens, GA (Go Dawgs!)
- I spent my 20s in Los Angeles building a career in Advertising/Producing
- My early-mid 30s were spent navigating the energy of New York City and working for worldwide acclaimed ad agencies
- Since 2016, I've been happily rooted in Portland, Oregon, bringing my love of city life and community to every transaction.
- With a career in real estate since 2017, I combine local insight with a wealth of experience, helping my clients sell and find their perfect home in Portland's unique market
When I’m not touring houses or prepping listings, you'll find me:
- chasing kiddos around a soccer field
- volunteering at my local elementary school
- learning/playing piano (modeling for the kids!)
- socializing, attending, and hosting occasions of all kinds
Ella