History
I started in real estate officially when the majority of all sales were foreclosures (bank owned homes) and short sales. Our community was in economic distress and it was a tough time in Central Oregon. I learned a lot about the real estate industry...patience was key. Buyers/Sellers and Realtors all had to be patient with the process of finding homes because our inventory was low and once the right home was found, we all to be patient waiting for approval from the banks with the short sale deals. Mortgages were extremely tough to secure as well. Not many people were buying or selling but those who bought in those years are being rewarded financially now if they chose to sell. I just helped a young couple buy a home for 240K which was market value now and the sellers had bought the home in early 2011 for 90K. That's some nice appreciation. But by late 2012/early 2013 our market started to take off again and it has been busy ever since.
Specialties
Selling real estate is my job but I also love to help people settle into their new community. As a local resource for my clients, I will help you with schools, doctors, hairdressers, sports programs. I have lived and worked in Bend for more than 30 years. I love this community and I'm happy to share my knowledge with you!