By Cristen Lincoln, December 9, 2019
Kelli and Jeremy had a big house that has served at their family home, until they moved to Woodstock to be their kids school and fully engaged with the community there. They weren’t sure if they would stay in Woodstock or not, so kept the big house until they were fully decided. After adopting their 3rd child, they realized they were in Woodstock to stay, and even though the big house was a popular rental, it was a lot to manage due to it’s size and number of folks it could hold. They decided to leverage the house to 2 rentals. A small Milwaukie home, and a mountain home that they could rent as a vacation house, and also enjoy. The day we drove out to the mountain, it was sunny, but COLD. It was a very “mountain” day! Perfect to feel what it would be like out there. We looked at several places, but one stood out. The furniture was all wrong for a mountain get-away, but the kitchen was killer, and the custom bar and big fireplace with hearth just took us in. They saw past the decor, and knew it was the one. Not only that, the community has a club house and pool open during the summer! Perfect for a family with 3 kiddos, and great for guests looking for a fun summer vacation destination. As soon as it’s up and running as a rental. I’ll add the link to this blog! I highly recommend buying a vacation rental home. Make memories with your family at a special place away from home, help pay for this by renting to other vacationers, who will also make memories there! All the while, boosting your net worth through real estate. Interested in a mountain house, place in Bend or beach get-away? Let’s chat!
Cristen Lincoln
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | Business Development | OR
She/Her
Cristen has been a Portland real estate broker since 1993, giving her an exceptional understanding of the industry and the local market. She was born here, grew up here, and raised her own family here. She knows the parks, the farmers’ markets, the schools, the hidden corners, and the joyful quirks of Portland’s bustling neighborhoods.
Cristen’s deep-rooted knowledge of the area means she understands the audience for a house. She understands what a potential buyer is looking for, the process they go through when choosing a home, and what details matter most. This makes her the ideal guide to help you prepare your home for market. She is an expert in maximizing the value of your home while minimizing unnecessary improvements.
With the confident and tranquil mastery that comes with experience, Cristen is often three steps ahead—holding future possibilities, ideas, and strategies that will navigate her clients toward achieving their long-term goals. Known for her calm demeanor in the face of any size challenge, Cristen is respected in her industry for being an exceptional negotiator and strong advocate for her clients, even in the toughest of circumstances.
With intention and spirit, Cristen has built her real estate team around her core values of honesty, hard work, follow-through, and serious play.
A top broker in the city, Cristen has been named a Portland Monthly Five Star Agent year after year. She has received the Seven Star Certificate of Excellence and the Top 500 in the nation award from Broker★Agent™ Advisor. Cristen is a key member of Living Room Realty’s leadership team where she mentors, teaches, and coaches Portland’s top real estate brokers.
When not working, Cristen is likely immersed in outdoor play with her husband, her kids, or a pup by her side. Whether she’s hiking, gardening, snowboarding, or walking the sands of the Oregon Coast, nature is the place Cristen goes for inspiration and restorative balance.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS- Broker★Agent™ Advisor ‘Top 500" and "Certificate of Excellence"
- Portland Monthly Five Star Agent for past 7 years
- 10 Best of 2015: Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Real Estate Professionals
- Mt Tabor Park Stewardship Fund Committee Member
- Past PMAR Public Relations Committee Member
- Former Mt Tabor Middle school PTA and Auction Committee Member
- Past PTA board member at Atkinson school and Auction Committee Member
- Franklin High School PTA Member
- Impact NW Volunteer and Community Liaison
- Past Member Rose Chapter National Charity League
- Member 99 Girlfriends Collective Giving For Impact
- T: 503-260-2414
- cristen@livingroomre.com
