By Marissa Sainz, May 7, 2019
Mark and Ariel bought their first home together in Portland in 2013. It was a lovely, small victorian home in SE Portland. As their family grew they needed a larger home and eventually moved to a newer, colonial style home. Last year we began their search for their next home. One with a larger outdoor space and a view. The search took us to the outskirts of NW Portland where we visited a number of homes on 2 plus acres with lovely view, but most of these homes were in need of extensive updates. Mark and Ariel even explored the idea of being a piece of land and building a home.
One weekend when we weren’t touring homes Ariel sent me a link to a beautiful Victorian in Willamette Heights. It is a grand home with a small yard and huge views. This was not an area they were looking in, but the draw back to a Victorian home was so strong for Mark and Ariel that we went to tour the home. I communicated to the listing agent Mark and Ariel’s long lasting love of Victorian architecture and this home in particular. The sellers were able to connect the Mark and Ariel with their appreciation of Victorian homes. They also had confidence that Mark and Ariel know the quirks of older homes and would appreciate these instead of finding flaw in them. I am so excited to give Mark and Ariel the keys to their new home, and a little piece of Portland history.
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Marissa Sainz
Broker | Earth Advantage | OR
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Whether you want to live in a hip Pearl District condo or a unique east side bungalow I am here to help you find the perfect home.
The Pearl District and the close in surrounding neighborhoods are exciting and evolving areas and where I focus my business.
It is important in our changing real estate world, where location is so vital to home buyers, to work with a neighborhood expert. We all want to live near our local grocery store and within walking distance of our favorite coffee spot, restaurants and parks.
I am here to guide buyers and sellers through the process every step of the way, if you are a first time home buyer searching for the perfect starter home or looking to move as your family and lifestyle change.
Marissa earned a degree in finance with a concentration in real estate from The University of Texas at Austin. Before coming to residential real estate in Portland Marissa worked for both a national and local commercial real estate firm. Around town Marissa is involved with the Women in Insurance and Financial Services Portland chapter as well as the Women's Council of REALTORS®.
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