@RobbinsRealtyGroup
Experienced Team. Exceptional Service. Sharing our fun adventures in all things real estate in Oregon 🌲
We have two homes new on the market today! 🥳
4 Benefits of downsizing to a smaller home:
Do you like peanut butter? I DO! Today is National 🥜Peanut Butter Day🥜 and I'm sharing the easiest, yummiest PB treat recipe with you.
Our number one priority is providing an exceptional experience to everyone we work with. We think it's vitally important that our clients, service providers, and partners walk away from a transaction with us feeling like they had the best experience. We are so proud of the service we provide and are constantly working to improve our processes and procedures - it's a constant goal of ours to be better today than we were yesterday.
Have you tried @wailuashaveicepdx ? It's a North Shore experience right here in PDX! Such a yummy and refreshing treat. Can't wait to go again! 🤙
Imagine you had a "task fairy" who came to your 🏠 every night for an hour to do one household chore (same chore every night, she's a one-trick fairy). I would have my fairy fold laundry and put it away. Can you imagine? 🙏
Ask RRG (a new series)
Milo's blending right into our family...and our home decor. 🐶💚
The power of staging and professional photos! It makes all the difference for my listings.🙌
Here's a quick rundown of the very basics of home mortgages:
@scholls_lawncare_landscape are my heroes! These guys are THE BEST! Seriously I cannot recommend them enough.
Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day!💚
I've said it before and I'll say it again...I get to work with the BEST people and this family is no exception! I'm so grateful to have been able to house shop with them and their four ADORABLE girls. We couldn't be more thrilled for them to have found a special place to call home...and conveniently close to me! 😉😉 That was on purpose! Love having such good people nearby.💚
This was a Valentine’s Day to remember! Waking up to a balmy 43 degrees inside my house, where I could see my breath was no joke. Second day of no power and heat. The night before was quite jarring hearing the sounds of “snap, crackle, and pop”. Trees snapping and cracking, and electrical transformers/power lines popping is tough to sleep through. Huge beautiful trees have fallen all over West Linn. Over 200,000 people without power in Portland metro from the winter ice storm. Ice about 2 inches thick has covered everything in West Linn. The electricity is projected to not come back on for 2-10 days.
💕Happy Valentines Day friends! I hope you have a special day with those you love! I also hope everyone is safe and staying warm.💕
Now that our fingers and toes have thawed 😆 we just want to say a big thank you to everyone that came out to the shred event last Saturday. It was wonderful to see so many of you!
I love consulting with people about which home updates will help their home sell with the highest return on their investment. Plus I can hook you up with the best designers and contractors to get the job done.
Woohoo! RRG has two new houses live on the market! 🥳
Psssst. It's almost Valentine's Day!💝
We rarely get to see each other in person, but @jeniferkimberly and I got to do a listing presentation together a couple of weeks ago and it was so fun! We’ve known each other for years, since our boys were in kindergarten together, and I’ve been a big fan ever since!
If buying a 🏡 is on your radar for 2021, here is a friendly nudge🤜 to move you forward and a breakdown of the six steps to the home buying process:
☝️Don't forget about our Shred Event happening Saturday from 10am to 1pm in the Ruidoso Ct. cul-de-sac in West Linn. 📃📄✉️
What are your thoughts on carrot cake? I feel like it's one of those things either people love or they hate.
I know the groundhog said 6 more weeks of winter, but I'm still going to ask...
At RRG we always like to say “our friends become our clients and our clients become our friends.”💚
Not to be dramatic, but we have a crisis on our hands...an inventory crisis! 😮
This beauty just hit the market this morning! Gorgeous one level living in Happy Valley with lots of model home upgrades, plenty of storage, and a bright open floorplan.
I made the mistake of clicking #pantrygoals and came away feeling, well, equal parts motivated and shameful.😆
✨Next up: this darling Cape Cod in Milwaukie, listed by RRG agent @jdreit . Click the link in my bio to see all the photos and details of this charming cottage.✨
🚨 New listing alert! RRG agent @heatherallredjones listed this Villebois cutie this morning.
1. 7575 SW Kolbe Ln. in Wilsonville. One level living at its finest with lots of high-end amenities on the most gorgeous 1 acre lot. 3 🛏 and 5 🛁.
2. 2070 Ridgebrook Dr. in West Linn. Great floor plan, with lots of natural light and tall ceilings on a large corner lot. 4 🛏 and 2.5 🛁.
Check out the link in my bio for all the photos, floor plans and more.
1️⃣ Make a fresh start. Craft the lifestyle you want.
2️⃣ Free up your lifestyle for traveling. Especially if you downsize from a house to a condo.
3️⃣ Boost your retirement savings. The profit from selling your home can go towards funding your retirement.
4️⃣ Save money on frivolous purchases. You'll stop wasting money on home items that fill space rather than perform a function.
Robbins Realty Group has resources to help you with all aspects of downsizing including relationships with trusted advisors in estate planning, estate sales, mortgage, elder law, and more. Call us today, even if you just have questions about downsizing. We are always happy to help guide you.
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1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1lb. powdered sugar
2 cups crunchy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies (or gluten free version)
Mix with hands (or I just put it in my Kitchen Aid mixer) and mix until crumbly and well incorporated. Pack into 1" balls with your hands. Roll in powdered sugar and chill until ready to serve.
YUM! Try them drizzled with a little bit of white chocolate too. 😍
We are always thankful for clients who recognize this and leave such nice reviews. It means the world to us! 💚
What would you have your task fairy do? 🧚♂️ 📸: @katemarkerinteriors
"I'm buying a new home and I am so excited to decorate! Is it okay to purchase furniture while I am waiting to close?"
Check our the link in my bio for the answer. Hint: Be careful, a mortgage loan is NOT guaranteed until the day it funds!
📸: @simplysingharath 😍
I am a believer in staging and recommend it whenever I think it will benefit my sellers. Staging is especially important in vacant homes...an empty house is a sad house and nobody wants a sad house! Staging gives buyers a vision of what the space can become. ✨It's like actual magic!✨
Professional photos are non-negotiable when it comes to the RRG way of selling homes. I just cringe when I see listings with bad, amateur photos.😖 Good photos help buyers go from online to in the door...from listed to SOLD!
✔️Excellent photos with professional, fast service: @retomedia.re
✔️Fabulous, affordable staging: @inspiredspaces.pdx
💰What Is a Home Mortgage?
A home mortgage is a loan given by a bank, mortgage company or other financial institution for the purchase of a residence. The lender who extends the home mortgage retains the title to the property, which it gives to the borrower when the mortgage is paid off.
💰How does a home mortgage work?
When you get a mortgage, your lender gives you a set amount of money to buy the home. To qualify for the loan, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. You agree to pay back your loan – with interest – over a period of several years. You don't fully own the home until the mortgage is paid off.
💰Who Gets A Mortgage?
Most people who buy a home do so with a mortgage. A mortgage is a necessity if you can't pay the full cost of a home out of pocket.
Setting a budget upfront — long before you look at homes — can help you avoid falling in love with a home you can’t afford. That’s where a simple mortgage calculator can help. Check out the handy-dandy mortgage calculator at the end of our most recent blog post (link in profile).
The number one piece of advice I can give you is to reach out to a mortgage professional as soon as you start considering buying. They will lead you through the process and help you avoid any hiccups. Give me a call or DM me if you need a referral...I can hook you up with the BEST!
📸: @katemarkerinteriors😍
They had the many fallen trees and branches cleaned up on our culdesac. The storm caused major destruction, it looks amazing now.
A million thank you’s @scholls_lawncare_landscape!
@natevial24 you run a fabulous company.
"You can always give something, even if it is only kindness." ~Anne Frank
For a list of beautiful ideas on how to spread kindness, click the link in my bio...or just go with whatever comes to you in the moment. You'll know what to do!
Make it a special day.💚
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My sweet family who owns @schollsvalleylodge (which was vacant due to Covid) let us come and stay (including our neighbors). We experienced homemade Pho, sledding, giggling with my cousins, warm showers, the glow of a fire, and lots of love!!! Witnessing family, friends and community members rallying together to help each other warms my heart! Truly, I’m teary with gratitude for the love and compassion I have witnessed today and through this whole storm.
The first few photos are a sample of the fallen trees down throughout West Linn. The other photos are of cousins giving loves to our puppy 🐶 Milo.
Milo lived his best day ever today meeting a new dog friend, playing in the snow, roaming through the halls of the lodge, and getting cuddles with cousins.
My thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 are with everyone effected by this winter storm 💚❄️!
📷: @camimonet 😍
We 💚 our community and serving you is our favorite way to show it...though next time we'll choose a warm, sunny day. ☀️
Call or DM me today for a free consultation...now's the time to start, even if you're just {thinking about} thinking about selling! 🤨
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#oregonrealestate @westlinnoregon #westlinn #lakeoswego #lakeoswegorealestate #tualatin #wilsonvilleoregon
1. 19448 Stillmeadow Dr. in Oregon City. This is @heatherallredjones listing. It has tons of updates and a bright, open floorplan with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms
2. 6117 Canter Ln. in West Linn. Great floor plan, tons of natural light, updated kitchen and bathrooms with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms on a nice flat lot
Link in profile to see more info on each home. 🔗
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Yes, I know, you are fresh out of at-home date night ideas but don't stress.😅 We've got your back with a list of fun, fresh ideas for a special stay-in date with the one you love. Check it out! (link in bio)
I love any chance I get to be with my RRG peeps!💚
1. Meet with a lender to get pre-approved.
2. Secure down payment funds.
3. Begin your house hunt
4. Negotiate an offer and contingencies.
5. Schedule a home inspection.
6. Close, get the keys, and move in!
It's time to make 2021 YOUR year to own a home! And of course you don't have to do this alone. RRG will be here to guide you every step of the way. 💚
Bring up to two banker boxes or 4 brown grocery sacks of paper to be shredded while you watch. We can't wait to see you there and help you get a jump start on your spring cleaning.
Please feel free to share this and tag friends in the comments. All are welcome!💚
For me it's a big fat LOVE. Yum!
I had the best carrot cake of my life this past summer in Midway, UT and I crave it all the time now. Today is #nationalcarrotcakeday so I am sharing a delicious recipe with you in case you're craving it too. Click the link in my profile to get the recipe.
Mmmmm. Cake. 😍
Is it summer yet? 😂
I'm realllly looking forward to it! How about you?
A few years ago we helped some clients from out of state buy this home. They’ve become our good friends and now these wonderful friends are our clients again. I’m so happy we can help them sell the beautiful home they’ve worked so hard to update, but sad that they are moving away.😢
Their home has been on the market for less than 12 hours and we have 21 showings lined up! 🔥
Swipe to see how lovely it is and click the link in my bio for floor plan, video, more photos, etc.
Demand for houses is ⬆️ HIGH (low interest rates being one of the main reasons) and inventory is at an all-time low. ⬇️
If you’ve considered selling I can’t stress it enough...NOW is the time!
Call me! Text me! DM me! Let’s come up with a strategy to get you TOP dollar in 2021! 🙌🏼
Click the link in my profile to watch the whole video and see all the details.
Let's just say that creating the system is easy, but maintaining it is a different story. Same goes for the refrigerator...the cold pantry. 😅
Now accepting your best tips for MAINTAINING a tidy
pantry. HELP!
📸:: @sarahshermansamuel
It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,216 sq.ft. The main floor has a large family room, formal dining room and office and the laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor where the bedrooms are. The main bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet.
Check the link in my profile for all the photos and details of this great home.
