A MONTH FULL OF PERFORMANCES!

My dance group had a successful performance in Las Vegas earlier this month. The new dance routine was performed in Vegas after less than 2 months of putting it together. Now that we've returned from Vegas we are ready to show off our routine to our Portland friends. First stop was the Sante Fe Taqueria (on NW 23rd) on July 12th. Our next stop is Aztec Willies (16th & Broadway) on  Friday, July 20th. Then Conga Club (MLK & Alberta) on Saturday, July 21st. Please feel free to come by and check us out! See you on the dance floor!

Ladies of the Rumba Y Caché Amateur Team

VEGAS HERE I COME!

Our group had our final practice run a couple nights ago and tonight we flew to Las Vegas for 9th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress at the Tropicana. This is our 3rd routine for the year. It's by far the most challenging of the three and we only had two months to learn it! It's a wonderful mix of chacha and salsa. I'm excited to perform on stage. Wish me luck!

CATCHING UP

With warmer weather and longer days, a lot more can be accomplished in a 24-hour period. And a lot has been going on since my last blog post. Here's a collection of photos to catch you up on all the happenings this Spring.

The 13th Annual Egg Hunt was a success, with great weather and lots of children and their parents.

I barely survived the week without my eldest daughter/assistant while she was in Disney World. So thankful she's back!

On Cinco de Mayo we had a complimentary shredding "fiesta"/fundraiser where clients and friends were invited to the Keller Williams Realty Sunset Corridor building where we had an on-site Shred-It truck. We collected 13 bags of donated items for the Oregon Food Bank.

On RED DAY (5/10/12) the KWSC office was closed as all agents volunteered at the Edwards Center in Beaverton.

My son Nathan started this year as head coach for the Liberty High School Boys Tennis team and was named Coach of the Year district wide!

My daughter, Eliza, graduated from Columbia University in NYC on May 16th with a Master of Science in Social Work, International Social Welfare Concentration.

My husband, youngest son Danzel and I spent 10 days in the New York area as tourists. Here's the view from the Empire State building.

Danzel playing chess with a Grand Master in Central Park in NYC.

If you would like to receive e-mail reminders for next year's Egg Hunt, Shredding Party, or RED DAY, please e-mail me at dhomeagent@gmail.com.

13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 7th (Rain or shine)

Where:  Reedville Creek Park 11:00 am
and Cooper Mountain Elementary 2:00 pm

Come prepared to collect your Easter goodies, play games and win prizes! Please bring donations of canned goods and toiletries for the local homeless shelter.

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SPRING FORWARD THIS SUNDAY!

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 11th.
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TIMING... and the time is NOW!

There's a new buzz in Real Estate. If you've been waiting to buy or sell a home, ACT FAST! Inventory is low, prices are stable and interest rates are hovering at 4%.

For the last 3 months in a row I have been writing offers close to full price or above it and I have been competing with other offers. Multiple offers are not too uncommon right now. The main advantage of multiple offers to a seller is that the interested buyers are trying to out bid each other and you end up getting the highest price possible for your home. If you have been considering selling your home, there is a good window of opportunity here. Do it now before the banks start releasing their "shadow inventory".

If you are looking to buy a new home, get pre-approved for your loan and call me at (503) 310-4612 to start the search. I have access to all homes that are listed for sale. If you search on your own the "good deals" may sell before you even find out about it. If you are faced with a multiple offer situation, you need an experienced negotiator on your side.

A GREAT START TO THE NEW YEAR!

The 2012 Five Star award winners is a select group of fewer than 7% of Real Estate agents in the Portland area. Look for my name in the April issue of Portland Monthly.

I’m once again very proud to tell you that because of your feedback I’ve been named as a FIVE STAR  Real Estate Agent for Overall Satisfaction for the 2nd year in a row! Recent homebuyers were asked to evaluate Real Estate Agents whom they have recently worked with and rate them based upon nine criteria:

• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Market Knowledge
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Closing Preparation
• Finds the right home
• Marketing of the home
• OVERALL SATISFACTION