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Hawthorne Condo Brings Family Together

By Cristen Lincoln, April 13, 2018

Mom & Daughter duo Laureen & Lisa were on the hunt for a move in ready two bedroom updated condo. Right now Laureen resides in California full time but she is looking to spend more time in Portland to be closer to her daughter Lisa and two grandchildren. She knew she wanted to be east side. She didn’t have a preference on NE or SE just as long as she could walk to her daughters house from where ever she landed. Laureen is a walker, up to 10 miles a day, she says it is so she can enjoy all the good coffee and farm to table restaurants Portland has to offer, and I don’t blame her. She ended up finding a few great condo options but none that really spoke to her. So when we came across an updated condo just off Hawthorne with two oversized bedrooms, I had to rush over there to face-time her. Instantly we knew it was the ONE! We ended up in a competing offer situation and got back up. While we were bummed we all had a lingering feeling that this condo was meant to be Laureen’s. So when we got the call moving us into first position we were elated. Laureen didn’t even see the condo in person until the inspection period. She loved it! She was so excited to learn that Jam, Grand Central bakery and Hotlips were all on her block. She is filled with joy knowing she will be making many wonderful memories in the neighborhood with her family.

Cristen Lincoln

Earth Advantage Broker & Business Development

I’ve been a full time realtor since 1993, and after almost 24 years in the business and thousands of transactions under my belt, I still love it!  At Living Room Realty I facilitate individual agents' business development, am a member of the Broker Advisory Group which provides direction for the company, and lead a Roommates group which allows agents to share ideas for improving their business practices. I feel very fortunate to come to work every day and do what I love. I grew up here in SE Portland, attended our neighborhood schools and live just five minutes from my childhood home. I never even thought about moving away. I love to travel, but Portland is my home. When I’m not working, I enjoy volunteering at my kids’ schools. I’m known for throwing an epic class party! Before I had kids, I never knew I’d also enjoy being a “soccer Mom” as much as I do. When I have a free moment, I love to hop on my bike and ride down to the waterfront from Mt. Tabor where I live. Biking through the neighborhoods is a nice way to stay in touch with the city, and also stay in shape! When I feel like I want more of a challenge, I’ll add the climb up Mt. Tabor. It’s good ride with the reward being the view from the top of the park. Besides Portland, my family’s second home in Central Oregon is my favorite place. We escape there every chance we get, and love to explore the endless hiking trails, lakes, rivers and other natural wonders the high desert has to offer. Snowboarding on Bachelor is at the top of our winter activities list. We just love nature. Our two dogs love it too, and we take them almost everywhere with us! I’m an avid gardener. Meandering through Portland Nursery, even if I don’t buy anything, almost feels like a mini vacation. My Mom taught me a lot about tending a garden, but I also might have gotten my interest in gardening from my ancestors who were among the first settlers of Sauvie Island. My maiden name is Charlton, and a few of us still live and work there. There’s even a road named after my family. The kids think that’s pretty cool. My family has deep roots in Portland. I’m a true Oregon native, local SE girl, Mom and business woman. And, I’m passionate about working in the city and neighborhoods that I love. ADDITIONAL AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS • BrokerAgent™ Advisor 'Certificate of Excellence'. • Portland Monthly Five Star Agent • 10 Best of 2015: Client Satisfaction - American Institute of Real Estate Professionals • Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors- Master's Circle Member • PMAR Public Relations Committee Member • I'm on the Mt Tabor Middle school PTA now, but served as PTA board member at Atkinson school for several years. • Impact NW Volunteer and Community Liaison • Rose Chapter National Charity League • Member 99 Girlfriends • Collective Giving For Impact AT YOUR SERVICE Meet my Team • Owner/Partner: Jenelle Isaacson • Principal Brokers: Matt Guy and Anika Stephens Wilbur • Licensed Broker: Stacey Pongracz-Bartha • Team Assistant: Colleen Coleman • Senior Transaction Coordinator: Iris Ireland • Client Services and Marketing Department: Whitney Diffenderfer, Blaine Smith, Gen Torelle, Becky Barryte, and Vanessa Rehder References available upon request.
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