Blog Stories 134th Place in Parkrose where patience paid off!

134th Place in Parkrose where patience paid off!

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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