By David Columbus, December 17, 2021
After over two months in escrow we finally closed. This buyer’s patience, perseverance and tenacity got them a laundry list of repairs and a home that appraised above the negotiated price. Yes, this can happen in this market. With only refinished floors and some paint and a little bit of love this home will be worth an additional 20-25%, not bad for a first timer. Happy Holidays!
David Columbus
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR
He/Him
Ok, here’s my snapshot.
I moved to Portland in October of 1998, moved for love. I’ve been a licensed real estate broker in Oregon since 2000 and would describe myself as a general practitioner helping people navigate residential, investment, and owner-user commercial markets as well as doing some residential tenant representation.
My work experience has ranged from swinging a hammer to brokering Eurodollar Futures. Me and my husband and two cats live in the Overlook/Arbor Lodge neighborhood, together we have built a 20-door rental portfolio and even run a small Airbnb business.
I am originally from Traverse City, MI (NW lower MI), and graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. My quarter-life crisis was spent crewing/hitchhiking on sailing yachts around the Caribbean, British Isles, and Mediterranean Sea for three years. My mid-life crisis was spent with my partner sailing from Portland, OR down to Mexico and hanging out for a year. I'm good with crises. I work with buyers, sellers, and tenants who are all looking to thread the housing needle.
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