Hans Tonjes is an Oregon native, raised in Northwest Portland.

For over 20 years Hans and his family have called Manzanita their home. He has a varied real estate background ranging from small timberland management to mixed use development, including condominiums, commercial retail and vacation lodging. For the last 15 years, Hans has been working diligently with others to build a year round economy in Manzanita, his favorite Oregon coastal town. Hans served on the board of directors of the Rinehart Clinic for nine years, a local non-profit. He has also spent over four years working on the Manzanita Planning Commission and was elected to the Manzanita City Council in November of 2012, re-elected November 2016.

Hans has a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in relocating to the coast and decisions involved in investing in vacation property and maintaining a second home. 

Hans's Testimonials

When we interviewed Hans in his office we felt very comfortable with his attitude and easy going manner. . He looked at our photos, then came to visit our home. After Hans listened to our thoughts about the home we had designed and built years ago he was willing to list at what WE thought the house was worth even though he warned us we might have to wait for that one specific buyer. Hans had open houses for Realtors. He called us after each time he had a single showing. We always felt he was reporting it to us straight. Our strongest statement is that we know we can trust Hans. We consider Hans Tonjes to be a very capable broker.

Ceilous and Mettie W.

Hans Tonjes made our beach house dream a reality, guiding us through a complicated transaction quickly and completely. He was a real pleasure to work with—professional, attentive, knowledgeable and cordial.

Bruce and Judy B.

Hans is well informed about the local real estate market. He is focused on the needs of the client and works diligently to ensure the sale closes. You can trust him to give you candid advice on options possible to close a transaction and how to present terms palatable to both seller and buyer. Hans is thoughtful as well as an excellent listener with great retention and follow through. I endorse Hans whole heartily and found that he took the stress out of buying real estate and made the process exciting and fun.

Dave L.

Hans's Articles

Keeping an eye out…

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Inventory is low but the tides are high. As the cycles of our market roll in...

On Top of the World

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Rare opportunity, private 7.45 acre Manzanita coast estate with panoramic ocean, bay & mountain views. Private...

Secret to working on Sundays?

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In a vacation property market weekends are important times to be at work. But still, it’s...

Sold?

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Me: Should I buy it? Brain: No. Bank Account: No. Universe: No. Me: SOLD. Oregon Coast...

The Last Mulligan

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Mulligan Drive on the golf course in Manzanita is the most recent subdivision to our community,...

Teamwork!

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Hats off to a committed owner, hands on family member, realistic inspector, efficient lender and the...

What slow season?

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It’s popular belief that after summer the real estate market slows at the coast. Enter this...

Answer in the Wind

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“If your neighbor has wind chimes, you have wind chimes”. Pocket listing, my house. Call my...

The Heart of It

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The cycle of this ‘industry’ churns along, move in, move out. As a busy summer season...

Man with a Plan

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I’m working on my 5 year plan: ? ? ? ? Prepare to be amazed! If...

Let me just put this here…

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I found a welcome break from the busy schedule to install my own sign post for...

Outside the box

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If low inventory at the coast has got you down maybe it’s time to stretch those...

A moment frame, in time

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A little over 5 years ago this was the birth of the Living Room Realty office...

Just a Dahlia will do Ya

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Farmer’s Markets are winding down, the air is very September, transactions are closing… but the phone...

It’s Burning, Man

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Congrats to Tom for getting his house into contract before leaving on a Burning Man adventure....

Checks and Balances

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“Truth is not truth”. And it snowed in Manzanita last night. Or at least it felt...

No Guru, method, dog or vacation…

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A great big round of thanks and hugs to so many clients this year for making...

Be Here Now

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I bumped into this installation in the Pearl 17 years ago, very early on Christmas morning....

1st Row Balcony

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Lofty sandcastle just off the beach in Rockaway. Close-in view of the fireworks. Views to the...

Spot On

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Time to make it happen in the desirable Manzanita Beach neighborhood of Manzanita. 1.5 blocks to...

A gerbil, in a coconut

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I have had the privilege in the last few days to close several real estate transactions...

No cracks about my plumber, please!

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It’s high season at the coast, the market is moving at quick pace compared to just...

On a clear day…

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My hat is off to Rick, a semi-retired Street of Dreams builder. We’ve sold his second...

Making hay at the beach

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SUN! We’re making hay in the summer sun at the beach. The market is hot, the...

Opportunity knocks…

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In Manzanita it’s rare for opportunity to bust your door in. You need to listen for...

Manzanita Time Capsule

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Paradise times two! Quintessential Manzanita beach cottage, a well maintained 1951 survivor on two lots –...

Where is Your Living Room?

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This is a new photograph from Hubble of a spiral galaxy 11 million light years away...

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