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I am a local Realtor specializing in executive homes in Lake Oswego, West Linn Happy Valley, Clackamas, Oregon City, and Northwest Portland. My clients are typically concerned with more than just schools and safety. As the only Realtor in the Portland Metro area who serves in Oregon's State Legislature, I bring a broader persepective to the process. My recommendations include consideration of a community's overall economic health, long-term outlooks for public education, and transportation projects that will impact livability and commute times. I provide candid and thorough analysis of listings via e-mail prior to your tour – eliminating those with critical defects – giving you more time to explore neighborhoods more appropriate to your objectives.

Relocating to the Portland Metro Area?

If you're relocating to the Portland Metro area, chances are you'll be looking for a home priced below market value, close to amenities that match your family's lifestyle. Portland's suburbs can vary in school performance, property tax assessments and transportation. Be sure you're working with a Realtor® who can read between the lines and offer you candid advice and direction. Have you considered:

• What do the local schools offer in academics, athletics and extra-curricular activities?
• Are there any political issues - such as annexations, bond measures or local taxes being considered?
• What is a short sale, and should I consider one?
• How far is a certain neighborhood from downtown, the beach and the mountains?
• What sort of economic conditions can you expect? Is the job you're considering in a stable sector?

I offer relocation clients:

• Digital Accessibility: I answer e-mail immediately and thoroughly. If you need a school report, property details, CC&R's, driving distance to work or recreation - I do the legwork and get back to you right away. If you read or heard something about a neighborhood and want more clarification or information - call or e-mail me for a candid discussion. I am always available.
• Preview services: When you're out-of-town, you often rely on a few grainy photos and truncated descriptions to determine what you would like to see. I can take the guesswork out of the process by previewing homes when necessary - making a site visit and photographing the property with a wide-angle lens to give you greater perspective into not only the good - but the bad that the listing agent may not want you to see. I post these photos to your own private directory on my web server and provide a narrative to walk you through the home.
• New construction expertise: There are dozens of developers in the area; Arbor Homes, Pacific Lifestyle, Timberline, DR Horton and more. Many of these homes are not even listed in the RMLS. I know the best developments and understand each's reputation for quality and value. In this crazy market - it pays to understand which developers are in trouble and why. Many offer great buying opportunity - others offer good reasons to look elsewhere.
• No hassle research: Educating yourself on the lifestyle your family can expect is an important part of the job hunt. I am happy to work with you prior to a decision to move - to help you make that decision more confidently.

Hopefully I've given you some compelling reasons to call or e-mail me about your relocation. Please feel free to browse using my search utility, or contact me to find something you may not have considered. Either way, please bookmark this page, and come back often. I look forward to working with you!