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Home Buying & Selling Real Estate Coach | Licensed OR Realtor Portland Metro + South Beaverton

As a Portland Metro and Beaverton Highlands area Realtor, I specialize in making my client's vision a reality while providing a top-notch client experience throughout the entire home buying process. With an over 15 year career built with industry-leading global companies, I bring a thoughtful, analytical approach to the home buying and selling process. I excel at out-of-the-box client problem solving and solutions, upstream and downstream communication, market research, and analytics. My experience has led to an edge in helping my clients find their dream home through Pacific Northwest real estate. Every aspect of my career has empowered me to make a well-rounded experience for you as my client, with a proven track record of success. I have an eye for design, a heart for our community culture, and a goal to provide my clients with next-level service. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, build wealth through real estate or find your forever home, I’m here to be your home coach along the way.

10/29/2026

This time of year always makes me a little nostalgic. Not only is October is my birthday month (Libra szn!) and it’s also the anniversary month I moved to Oregon. Last week I celebrated 17 years in this magical little nook of the upper left, and 17 years later? I’m still in love.⁣
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Growing up in California means I’ll always have a soft spot for our neighbor to the south. But every time I leave, I’m so glad to come home to this stunning state. My heart rests easy here, it’s not hard to fall in love. ⁣
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17 years ago, I was ready to leave the SoCal scene. I’d spent a year in Germany during college and was still chasing that “first day of spring” high and I couldn’t shake that feeling. I wanted real seasons. I was tired of driving six hours to find actual mountains and snow, but I couldn’t imagine living far from the ocean. And San Diego’s cost of living? Astronomical. If I ever wanted to buy a home, California wasn’t going to be the place.⁣
Life pointed me toward Portland and I haven’t looked back. This place is home.⁣

I’ve watched Portland grow up and grow out (the urban growth boundary has seriously reshaped the west side). The skyline looks a little different, but some things haven’t changed. Portland is still quirky and a little rough around the edges. She’s creative and innovative, opinionated and full of life. She’s a safe place for my q***r family, friends, and clients. Portlanders are passionate about their neighborhoods, their sides of the river, their favorite places to eat (we are truly spoiled in this foodie town!) and so much more. Portland isn’t perfect, there’s no city that is, but Portland is truly a special place in a stunning setting. I am proud to call Portland home. ⁣
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And 17 years in, I still get giddy on that first truly sunny spring day. ☀️⁣
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Happy anniversary, Oregon. Thanks for being home. 🌲⛰️🌊⁣
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10/26/2026

Six years ago today, I was laid off.⁣
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A 15 minute Zoom with a VP who couldn’t pick me out of a lineup and some HR guy. ⁣
I thought I was prepared.⁣
You never are. Walking away is one thing.⁣ Being told it’s your time is another.
Eleven years, gone. Email shut off. Drop your laptop in a drive-through line in a parking garage. Just like that.⁣
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The thing is, I knew I needed to leave. I loved the work, but dysfunctional leadership had made it toxic and it was wrecking my mental health. Add a small child who was...a lot...for her childcare provider AND 2020.⁣
I was unhappy. ⁣
I was just too scared (+ too comfortable) to leave on my own terms. So the universe did it for me.⁣
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That SAME DAY I called Lindsey Culver : “Hey, so I know I’ve been thinking about real estate part time...guess it’s full time now.”⁣
I was terrified. I’d met the people, interviewed the brokers, taken the classes. But holy hell, so many sleepless nights wondering what if it doesn’t work?! (Fun fact: when you work for yourself, that feeling never fully goes away. You just use it to keep moving.) I gave myself two years.⁣
I also did some therapy (yay talk therapy!) because getting laid off HURT and my imposter syndrome took over like WHOA. My therapist, a big Brené fan, got me to focus on the people in the arena with me. That’s what got me here. My squad. My cheerleaders. You know who you are, and I’m eternally grateful.⁣
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Six years in, I’ve surprised myself. No two days are the same. No two transactions are EVER the same. I know way more about city planning and sewer lines than I ever expected and I feel like I've found my calling in a career I love.⁣
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And this work fills me up in ways corporate never could. I get to hold hands through the biggest purchase of someone’s life. I get to call clients and say out of 7 offers, the seller picked YOU. I get to hand keys to first time buyers who are the first in their family to own a home.⁣
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Six years ago today, I sat in a parking garage, waiting in line to hand over the keys to a life I’d outgrown.⁣
Now I hand people keys for a living.⁣

Turns out the door that closed on me wasn’t the end of the story. It was the front door. 🏡

10/21/2026

The honest stuff I wish every buyer heard before they started looking 🏡⁣
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Okay, so here’s the thing. When you’re house hunting, everyone has an opinion. Your parents, your coworkers, that one friend who bought in 2019 (bless them). And a lot of that advice is well-meaning, but it doesn’t always fit your life.⁣
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My job isn’t just to find you a house. It’s to help you find the right one, and sometimes that means sharing things you might not expect. Always with love, always in your corner. So here’s what I find myself saying over and over: ⁣
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1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱.⁣
I know, I know. The big yard is the dream. But more yard means more mowing, weeding, and weekends spent on upkeep. If that sounds fun, amazing! If not, a smaller yard can give you your Saturdays back. ⁣
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𝟮. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.⁣
And honestly? That’s a good thing. Most people stay 5 to 7 years. Plan for at least five, but think of it as a stepping stone. It doesn’t have to check every single box.⁣
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𝟯. 𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲-𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵.⁣
It’s often a better investment, but it might not fit your lifestyle, your budget, or how much maintenance you actually want. A townhome or condo could be the perfect fit, and that’s a smart move too.⁣
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𝟰. 𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻.⁣
If you have some negotiating power, think about asking for help with closing costs or a permanent rate buydown. A lower rate means a lower monthly payment and less interest over time OR more cash back in your pocket post closing. It costs the seller about the same. Rather than chase the price down, let’s chat with your lender about multiple options for negotiating! ⁣
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𝟱. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.⁣
Sometimes a house just isn’t the one. Maybe repairs don’t get worked out, or something doesn’t sit right. IT’s OK!! I’ll be sad right along with you (truly), but the right home WILL come along. And when it does, it’s going to feel SO good. ⁣💛
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Questions? Drop them in the comments or slide into my DMs. I love this stuff.⁣

06/04/2026

Hey Portland friends! I've got three amazing listings that are still searching for their perfect match. If you or someone you know has been on the fence, now is the time! Take a look, SHARE THIS POST and let's get these homes their next owners.

🏠 910 NW Naito Pkwy , Portland | $199,000 — Riverfront condo in the Pearl with Willamette views, an oversized deck, pool, hot tub, and deeded parking. Under $200k with no rental cap. This one is rare and such a great opportunity!

🏡 13338 SW Roseberry Ln, King City | $515,000 — A stunning Street of Dreams townhome with a spa primary suite, chef's kitchen, gas fireplace, and private fenced patio. Move-in ready and priced to sell.

🏘️ 5321 NE Irving St , Portland | $399,000 — A gorgeous 2018 townhome-style condo in Rose City Park with 3 beds, heated floors in the primary, Mt. Hood views, and a dreamy shared courtyard. Easy living at its best.

These homes deserve the right buyers, and that buyer might just be in your network! Please share this post and help us find their perfect match. Questions? Drop a comment or send me a DM anytime. 🙌

05/26/2026

Can I tell you about my favorite time of year? ⁣
As your summer girly, you’d think summer is the obvious answer, but it’s actually 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄.⁣
Technically still spring, but you can taste summer coming. Everything is so green it almost doesn’t look real. Days where we *think* it’s summer, then yesterday’s random rain reminds us that nope, it’s just faux summer. The rhoddies are still doing their thing, just barely. The dogwoods haven’t disappeared into the background yet. The lawns are lush before the July sun turns them to crispy crunch. This little window of spring is everything, as summer is still on the horizon, and it feels like we have so much time left before summer speeds past us.
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Speaking of windows, I was stopped in my tracks when I saw this NW hills stunner. Swipe and swoon! I’m in love.
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This 1956 home is a custom Northwest Regional Style MCM designed by architect John R. Gatewood for his own family. Original built-ins. Period light fixtures. Cork and tile floor. I love that it’s the perfect blend of original and some modern updates. Unspoken coolness. One level, radiant in-floor heat, vaulted wood ceilings meeting a full wall of Mt. Adams stone that opens into a wall of glass with stunning views. Yes, please! ⁣
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This home has been perfectly preserved and loved. And right now, wrapped in the most beautiful two weeks of the Pacific Northwest year, it looks like a painting. ⁣
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𝘋𝘔 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳. ⁣
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3 beds⁣
2.5 baths⁣
2,736 sq ft.⁣
c. 1956⁣
$1,675,000⁣
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Portland, Oregon | Listing courtesy of Mariesa Swenson, Modern Homes Collective⁣
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05/08/2026

A few months ago I connected with an agent in California. She said “So tell me about Portland and Oregon highlights.”

Girl!!!! Where do I begin?! So many things to love about this special corner of the country. What surprised her most was that we have a super stellar w**e country. She had no idea. As someone who grew up near the Napa Valley, I would take the Willamette Valley over Napa hands-down, any day.

How lucky are we to have such incredible world class W**e country (with some vineyards only 30 minutes away from my house?!)

Thank you who invited me to try out some new w**eries today!

Do you have a favorite vineyard here in the Willamette Valley? Always looking for new w**eries!

05/02/2026

Peridot Perfection in SE Portland!

It’s been a little while, since I’ve shared a little mid-century crush! This one popped up on my feed and I just adore it! It’s also in a lil quiet gem of a neighborhood over by Reed College in SE Portland. Originally designed by architect Ralph Bonadurer for his own family in 1961. I normally would be against painting the beams, but there’s something about that shade of green that just works. It ties into the exterior and the lush landscaping. I’m so glad they did not paint the fireplace, it adds the warmth that the space needs and really becomes a statement piece in the house. I love that this home is the balance of original features + some modern but not over-the-top modern. Clean, classic, calm.

3 beds
3 baths
1,888 sq ft.
c. 1961
$775,000
SE Portland, Oregon

Listing courtesy Stephanie Domurat and Alyssa Isenstein Krueger, Living Room Realty.

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05/01/2026

When I meet with sellers, one of my first questions is always “𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦?”⁣
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Because I 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 want to know. Not just to check a box. I want to know what made them choose it, how it became theirs, and what they’re actually going to miss. That stuff tells me what story to tell. And honestly, it helps me fall in love with it a little too, so I can help someone else do the same.⁣

⁣⏩ Enter my latest listing that just went live on the market, this sweet ROSEBUD of a house on Roseberry Lane in the Tigard/King City area.

My seller has lived here for six years, this home has meant so much to her. So when I asked her what she loved about her home, I could feel how perfect this place has been for her and now I want to play matchmaker for the next person to love it as she has. ⁣
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Swipe to see what she said ⏩⁣
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But the thing that resonated with me most was this: it’s calm. The street is quiet. The layout breathes. It’s the kind of home where you can actually stretch out, settle in, and grow into it. And I think that’s what we’re all looking for, right? A place that just feels like you can exhale.⁣
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Also, can we talk about the storage situation for a second?! SO many new builds totally skip storage these days! Not this one! Pahlisch is a reputable builder and this townhome has so many nice upgrades! A huge kitchen pantry. Multiple linen closets. A garage. A great primary closet. ⁣
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Also, it has such good light for PLANTS!! 🍃🪴⁣
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Don’t sleep on this one. I’m just saying.⁣
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Link in comments to the listing.⁣
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Tag a friend who you think this would be perfect for!

04/27/2026

Love the house but not sure about the neighborhood?
Listen up.

I was walking Dexter the other night and it made me think about one of my favorite piece of advice that I tell my clients when they find the right house, but are unsure about the location.

Data and numbers matter. But they don’t tell the whole story. Sometimes the best research tool is just showing up and experiencing an area for yourself. Morning, afternoon, evening. Each one feels different, I promise.

And you don’t have to walk it. Drive it, roll through it, have a friend take you at different times of day. The point is to just show up and experience it beyond the four walls of the house you love.

Your gut knows things data never could. And honestly? Sometimes when you know, you just know. Trust your intuition. Go for a walk.

Because the right home in the wrong location is still the wrong home. 🏡 And the right home will always find its way to you.

04/27/2026

Happy FOURTH birthday to our special lil man, Dexter! 🎂
A little under two years ago, we didn’t know if we’d make it to his fourth birthday. For those with no history: he was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer shortly after he turned two. His oncologist gave him “6-12 months, with chemo.”
Today he is FOUR.
That is a big freaking deal. Every day with him is a gift.

We live life between scans and X-rays. He is none the wiser. He loves every human he meets, he looks into their eyes with his kind, human-like soul eyes. He loves a good lap. He even likes the vet. I’ve never met a dog that likes to cuddle as much as this guy. He’s a gentle soul and very sensitive, true to his breed. He’s OBSESSED with Nevada. He puts up with so much love from Rowan. He’s silly and playful and smart and can be very vocal, especially at meal time. He lives to hunt flies, like his Brittany sister before him.

He’s the best thing for our family. He brings us so much joy with his boisterous leaps onto the bed, his army crawls, his insistent demands to be pet, and his silly little grunts and snorts.

We are so grateful for every single day we get with our little miracle super pup. 🐾
Thank you to for matching Decter to the perfect home. 🧡

Happy birthday Little Man, Baby Boy, Dexterpants, Dexie, Lil Guy.

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