I blinked and most of summer is behind us! So many good memories so far...

Before jumping into the newsletter I want to share with you that Karen McLaughlin and I have teamed up to provide the best care and support to our clients that we can. 

Karen and I found ourselves volunteering together for the Windermere Foundation on several occasions. Our work giving back to community showed us how well we work together and how aligned our values are!

Karen is a Lake Oswego native and knows this area intimately. 

She knows and loves the lake and enjoys sharing expert knowledge of the unique locations and home values on the lake, as well as the joys and benefits of lake living. 

Read more about her expertise here!

A few snapshots from last month 📸 

• Camp Westwind drop off - the after picture was much dirtier!
• Me in my happy place - outside!
• The boys of summer at Frog Lake. Camping with this group of 15yr olds was peak. I didn't cook, clean, or set up a tent. We just lived our best lives in the woods and they took care of all the details! Such a great time with fab kids!
• Visit from Grandpa Liam all the way from CT was wonderful. We went on the Willamette Jet Boat ride to the falls - informative, fun, and WET!
• Lake Life on Oswego Lake - West helped us test the diving board for some property photos.
• West asked me to give him some photography pointers (deep breaths, don't get too excited mom!) so we headed to Luscher Farms and doodled around
• Father John Misty live at Revolution Hall with a good friend ❤️
• Beaut of a sunset view out my living room window.

3 bd | 2 ba | 2157 sqft | MLS#: 410755445

Blueberry lover’s paradise! Sitting at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, tucked just behind PCC’s Sylvania campus in SW Portland, this single-story home offers space, style, and convenience in one beautiful package. Inside, enjoy a fantastic open floorplan with flexible living areas, vaulted ceilings, and brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living space.The beautifully updated kitchen features new cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances—opening seamlessly to the great room for easy entertaining. The vaulted primary suite includes double sinks, a jetted tub, and walk-in closet. Updated bathrooms, newer roof, HardiePlank siding, and Anderson windows (all 2008) ensure peace of mind. Additional highlights include central air, a newer furnace, a smart garage door opener, smart irrigation system, and a spacious 3-car garage with attic storage above.The fenced backyard includes 25+ productive blueberry bushes, a back patio (2018), and a newer front patio and retaining wall (2023). LeafGuard gutters come with a lifetime warranty. Exceptional location with walking and running routes, bus stops, and Barbur Transit Center nearby, plus easy access to I-5, Hwy 217, downtown Portland, Lake Oswego, and Wine Country.

Welcome home!

Offered at $780,000

You wouldn’t know it from the news cycle, but most homeowners who sold last quarter still walked away with strong returns.

Even with all the talk of price fatigue and slowing markets, home sales in our area netted a return far above pre-pandemic levels.

The takeaway? Sellers may not be cashing out at the absolute peak, but long-term ownership is still paying off in today’s market.

P.S. If it’s been more than 12 months since you’ve received an updated home equity report, reply to this email and I can prepare one for you this week.

Monthly reminder: These stats cover the entire Portland Metro area. Trends can vary widely by neighborhood and between condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. Let me know if you'd like more specific data for your search!

A couple of things that have my attention for the coming month...

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! 

Oh, and if you ever need to opt out, unsubscribe using the link below.
I never want you to hate seeing my name in your inbox!