Hello friends and neighbors!

Spring has finally arrived, and there's no better time to talk real estate! The longer days and blooming gardens have a way of making everything feel full of possibility — including the housing market. In this month's newsletter, I'm excited to share a few things I think you'll love: a beautiful tulip sale benefiting the Windermere Foundation, a straight-talk breakdown of where mortgage interest rates stand right now and why they've been climbing, and some great news about a 1% credit you can put toward buying down your rate or covering closing costs. Let's dig in!

🌷 Our 29th Annual Tulip Sale is this Friday! 🌷 

Help us support the Windermere Foundation and liven up your space with stunning tulips straight from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. 

We'll be set up right on 2nd St in front of our office from 8am until we run out of blooms!

220 A Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

$10 per bunch ~ buy 3 bunches and the 4th is FREE!

All proceeds benefit the Windermere Foundation which provides support to homeless and low-income families in our communities! 

Have you glanced at mortgage interest rates in the last week and cringed? You didn't imagine a big shift - we had a big shift! 

When oil prices rise, the cost of transportation, manufacturing, and everyday goods follows — fueling broader inflation. And since mortgage rates are heavily influenced by inflation expectations, bond markets respond by pushing rates higher. 

In other words, when you fill up your gas tank and wince at the price, the ripple effect can reach all the way to your monthly mortgage payment. It's a good reminder of just how interconnected our economy really is.

The good news is that our preferred lender, Generations Home Loans, offers a credit of 1% of the purchase price of your new home that you can use to buy down your interest rate or pay closing costs. If you are thinking of making a change, the first step is to chat with a lender you can trust to get all of your ducks in a row. Give Dave a call and let him know I sent you!

PENDING IN 3 DAYS

19135 SW Red Wing Ct

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

4 beds | 2 baths 1326 sqft

$675,000

Well-maintained single-level home on a fully fenced 1/3-acre flat lot, offering comfortable living with thoughtful updates throughout.

The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Both bathrooms have been newly updated and include modern bidets with heated seats. The primary suite opens directly to a covered patio with skylights, a hot tub, and a sauna.

The 2-car garage features built-in storage and provides ample workspace or organization options.

A move-in ready home with the big-ticket items already done — just bring your things.

NEW in 2026: 

     Furnace & A/C

NEW 2025: 

     Washer and dryer

NEW 2022: 

     Windows

     Hardi plank siding

     LVP flooring

     Kitchen appliances

NEW 2020: 

     Fireplace re-mortared

NEW 2018: 

     Hot water heater

🌼 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | March 20 – April 26 | Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn Stroll through 40 acres of stunning tulip fields featuring millions of blooms in over 100 varieties. The festival also features hot air balloons, wine tastings, a gift shop, food and craft market, and a children's play area. Tickets must be purchased online; children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

🎨 First Friday PDX | April 3 | SE Arts District, Portland Located in Portland's vibrant East Side Arts District, the First Friday Art Walk takes place on the first Friday evening of every month year-round, featuring more than 23 independent galleries, shops, and studios, plus a street exhibition from April through October. The self-guided tour is free and open to all.

🌲 Tryon Creek Trillium Festival | April 4 | Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Portland This annual educational event for the whole community celebrates the season of renewal in the forest and beyond, hosted this year in the new Education Pavilion. Activities include a native plant sale, family-friendly interactive nature stations around the Nature Center and along the trails, and a gardening resources fair. The event is free to attend.

🌱 Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair | April 19, 1–4 PM | River Grove Elementary School, Lake Oswego The 5th Annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair is themed "Sustainability in Action," featuring hands-on ways to live sustainably, including information on native plants and pollinators, kid-friendly crafts, battery-powered yard tools, EV vehicles, and more. Free and open to all ages.

🎷 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival | April 22–26 | Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham This five-day festival features world-class music, education, and community celebration, with performances by internationally renowned jazz artists, local favorites, and rising young musicians across the MHCC campus and partner venues throughout Gresham and Portland. Student stages are free to attend, and children 12 and under are free at all events (excluding some partner venues). Tickets available online.

🏡 LOSN Sustainability & Resilience Home and School Tour | April 25, 1–4 PM | Various locations, Lake Oswego Hosted by the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, this self-guided tour visits local homes and schools showcasing rooftop solar paired with battery storage, EVs capable of supplying emergency backup power, water catchment systems, and schools built to Seismic Level 4 resilience standards. Registration is required at lakeoswegoreads.org/register. *I am a proud sponsor of this event!*

🛍️ Tabor Neighbors Yard Sale | April 18, 9 AM–4 PM | Throughout the Tabor Neighborhoods, Portland The sale runs throughout the Tabor neighborhoods — a great opportunity to hunt for secondhand treasures, vintage finds, and great deals while connecting with neighbors. Check the North Tabor Neighborhood Association website for a map of participating homes.

What are you into this month? I am always interested in hearing about fun stuff around our beloved PDX and I love a good book recommendation or song/album suggestion. 😊

As always, feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions or just to catch up. I'm here to help in any way I can! 

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