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Leap of Faith!

Posted on by Erika George & Kari McGee

 

KUDOS to Bill and Sara for closing on this property with HUGE potential.  Bill was on his way to pick up his son from golf lessons when he stumbled across three adjoining properties for sale.  Bill immediately saw the potential and called his wife Sara.  Well, actually first he called us, and then he called his wife, Sara, but he sounds like a much better husband the first way.  We were able to help him get an offer accepted right away (despite multiple offers from other buyers — beginners’ luck!).

 

Bill is “two thumbs up” excited!  Sara?  Maybe a tepid one thumbs up, but she is taking a leap of faith and believes in Bill’s vision.  We know that this property will shine when they have completed their vision.  We are looking forward to seeing the end results.  Does this all sound a little vague and mysterious?  Well, that’s because the first rule of rehab club is . . . . Well, you know!

 

Are you looking for inspiration?  Have dared to let yourself dream about investment opportunities?  We want to help make your most daring dreams come true.  Call us!

Glamorous Neighbors

Posted on by Jené DeSpain

Call me bias, but Oregon is one of the most spectacular states to live in. As a child, I grew up visiting Hoyt Arboretum, Jenkins Estates, and the Grotto with my family and delighted in the glimpses of the local peacocks who lived at these parks. Their wild calls, loud and unlike any other bird’s, and their slow lurching movements fascinated me. I couldn’t take my eyes off them while they undulated in and out of view among the trees. They seemed both at ease with their interactions with us humans while vigilant in their caution towards us. It was always a cherished experience to see them during our family outings.

This last weekend, I was out in Rhododendron Oregon, setting up the staging for a beautiful mid-century home I’m putting on the market this week. The notable property is nestled at the end of a quiet block at the border of Mt. Hood National Forest land. My team and I were busily styling the home, when all of the sudden we heard the rare, but unmistakable, call from a peacock. We stepped out the door and there in the front garden was a large peacock, stopping by for a visit. He stayed around for the rest of the afternoon, curiously watching our movements. Around dusk, he sauntered on down the lane, regal in his familiarity with the neighborhood. In addition to endless incomparable aspects of this special home, this most glamorous neighbor only adds to the distinguished characteristics and charm it has to offer. Keep your eye out for my upcoming listing this weekend. Like the native peacocks, it’s going to be a coveted Oregon find – a knockout rare to come by and highly sought often when you do glimpse them on the market.