A Happy Mother in Happy Valley

I feel lucky that in my life I get to witness many moments of generosity. But this past month I was privileged to be a part of one of the most heartfelt and caring gestures I’ve seen,

A very old friend of mine, a woman I’ve known for over 30 years, just received a gift so meaningful it touched me deeply. Her son, out of the deepest love for everything she’s done, bought her a beautiful new home to begin her retirement in.

Here at Living Room we talk a lot about joy. But this wasn’t just joy it was an insanely beautiful process to watch this dream fulfilled. For this woman to get to claim herself this safe haven, a place to breathe deeply and fully embrace the next chapter of life was incredible. It was a son saying, in the clearest way possible, “You’ve given me everything. Let me give this to you.”

What makes this story even more touching for me personally is that her late husband was one of my best friends before his passing almost 30 years ago. I know if he could be a part of this he’d be so proud of the son they raised together and so happy for his love. 

Martin Cross

Broker | OR & WA

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I have lived in Portland my entire life and spent the last 20 years in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood of SE Portland. As such, I know inner SE like the back of my hand and I am very familiar with most neighborhoods in the Portland metro area. After almost 25 years filling people's homes with great design and art I shifted my love of finding great things, for great people, towards Real Estate. My eye for quality and attention to detail serves both my buyers and sellers equally. As a business owner most of my life, I understand the concepts of problem solving, coordination with others, and hard work. I always say..."Great things rarely come from a 40 hour work week." If you want a Portland native who is hard working, responsive, and compassionate - give me a call. I look forward to working with you to find that perfect home or that perfect buyer for yours whether the house be Craftsmen, Modern, brand new, or a fixer.

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