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Adding A New Deck On A Tiny House –

By Tracy Dau, November 26, 2020

 

   Our seller, Kurt, had already done a great job of sprucing up the interior of his tiny home he wanted us to sell for him. He asked Chris and I  for direction on what to do with the backyard.  It didn’t make sense to either of us that the current deck be so small.  It lacked room for a barbeque and wouldn’t hold a decent sized chair. It felt like a smoking porch and nothing more.   We decided to bring in a carpenter to extend the current deck so it touched the original retaining wall.  We asked him to take the existing unstained fence panel and re-use the boards to make a  private screen without ‘gaps’. The seller and I stained the new fencing a dark walnut after the panel was completed.  Since I now had the sellers complete trust, I opted to paint the red fence panels a deep blue.  Using only painters tape, I marked triangles of all shapes and sizes to paint a decorative design for more intrigue.  Luckily, Kurt loved the end result.  Throw up some twinkling outdoor lights, new exterior fixtures, add a table and chair and TA-DAH!  Private seating and hangout area for the new owner to enjoy!  I love working with sellers that believe in us.  Give us your trust and we will take on your project as if it is our own investment.

Tracy Dau

Broker | Earth Advantage | OR

She/Her

When you meet Tracy Dau, it doesn’t take long to realize where her true passions lie.  She loves houses and loves matching her clients with the place that’s perfect for them.  Ask her clients and they’ll tell you she’s a whirlwind of energy, a juggler of projects, a creative force, a good listener and a tireless advocate.  She comes to the job with a vision for what’s possible and the background to make that happen. Maybe it’s because she grew up in the breathtaking town of Juneau Alaska, where it rains 250 days a year.  It’s the kind of place where you either give into gloomy weather or dig deep and find the will to preserve. Maybe it’s because her folks instilled in her the drive to succeed. For the past sixteen years she has gutted and restored many houses, using any opportunity to work with her hands. Blending her formal training as a fine artist and designer with her experience as a builder, these old-house remodels have become her creative canvas. Her time as a product developer and architectural consultant at Rejuvenation House Parts introduced her to a community of like-minded folks who encouraged her to become a REALTOR®. She is drawn to vintage homes. The artist in her is drawn to their detail, the builder in her to their craftsmanship. Their charm and imperfections make them all the more fascinating and soulful. That’s what drew her to her first home. Stripped of all her painted-lady features, she sat sadly on a corner lot in SE Portland waiting to be loved and cared for. She had a yard full of shopping carts, a tree that had grown through her facade, motor-oil soaked mattresses and a basement full of the neighbor’s missing car parts, and yet, in spite of this her husband Nate and Tracy bought and fixed her up. This renovation lead to the next house-love-affair, followed by another and another. It only made sense to apply this knowledge and the valuable lessons learned along the way to help others looking to buy or improve their own homes. Which brings me to why she became a REALTOR®. Tracy chose this job because she is passionate about houses and loves the chance to develop relationships with her clients. When you choose to work with Tracy, she will advocate for your best interests, guide you through the home buying process and protect you from the stressful moments as they inevitably arise. She will advise you every step of the way to enable you to make good decisions, stay centered and reach your goals. Even after your  transaction has come to an end, Tracy is still available to answer your questions and help with your home projects. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. Her hobbies include teaching her children, Lander and Olivia, about nature, hunting for sea creatures, spotting birds, drinking bourbon in the winter and gin in the summer, eating chocolate and traveling to warm destinations.
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