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It's all about Family, Even if They're Not Blood! (Real Estate at Fishhawk Lake)

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

It's all about Family, Even if They're Not Blood!

Real Estate at Fishhawk Lake

 

Today, I took photos of a "family" of sorts. New vs old. Let me explain.

A family of four owners and lots of extended family decided to finally put their beloved cabin that they built 40ish years ago up for sale. 

They listed with me. 

71461 Fishhawk Road Birkenfeld OR 97016 listed by Gayle Rich-Boxman Realtor Vernonia Realty 

 

There was so much family-oriented energy, love and memories tucked into this roomy and yet enveloping cabin that it was going to take some pretty intuitive buyers to feel that and act on it. 22 days later we had it in sale pending. I think it took them all by surprise! The couple with their young daughter had been searching for months and months online. When this came onto the market, they called immediately and it took no time at all for them to fall in love. They decided within two days to make an offer that was readily accepted by all parties (not an easy task, I thought, but I was wrong)! 

It has gone so smoothly. Today there was a walk-through. Stories shared, laughter, cookies, the patter of a child's feet when exploring new surroundings

Greta

 and petting the seller's dog (who happens to be the same breed as the buyers', one of MANY strange things they've had in common). 

I asked if it would be okay to take a group photo. Well, as you can see by the photo above, it was as if they were already members of the family. This will be an emotional time for the sellers with so much of themselves invested in this home, the second one to be built at Fishhawk Lake back in 1969. 

71461 Fishhawk Road Birkenfeld OR 1969

 

 I truly feel that the sellers could not have picked more fitting buyers to take over their legacy. It was an honor to be part of this seamless process.

If you have a wonderful cabin at Fishhawk Lake that needs to find those perfect buyers, or you are looking for the perfect fit for you and your family, let me be your Gateway to the Lake. 

Call me! 

Gayle C. Rich-Boxman
 REALTOR® Vernonia Realty Direct: (503)755-2905
Specializing in Fishhawk Lake Reserve and Community
"Your Gateway to the Lake!"

 

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

This is a great post about the small town nature of communities.  We don't have that much anymore, so it's wonderful to read.

Sep 21, 2015 05:19 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a beautiful story!  So happy for both sides of the equation!

Sep 21, 2015 05:53 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi there toots!!! I love the family photo - the little girls is adorable and the husband is pretty cute too! Sounds like everyone is a winner in this Fishhawk Lake story.  Can't wait to see you!

Sep 21, 2015 09:17 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I saw the photo of this cabin 22 days ago when you wrote about it, and remember thinking how inviting it must be. Congrats on the seamless sale!

Sep 21, 2015 09:43 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

What a beautiful home! I don't know how they could give it up and I know those buyers can hardly wait to move in. So lovely!

Sep 21, 2015 10:32 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 , I'm sue they had a lot of attachment to the home. It is awesome.

Sep 21, 2015 11:48 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Ed Silva the hand-off couldn't have been smoother, frankly. 

Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker/Owner this is one of the biggest things that you can't "buy" is a sense of community, which we have in spades around here. You "get it"!! Thanks, missy!

Sharon Tara I LOVE happy endings!

Funny, Joanna Cohlan the husband just had eye surgery, as he had been wearing sunglasses the first time I met him the whole time I showed them properties. He's so much cuter now that you can see his eyes! And Greta is darling. (A redhead, like US!)

 

Sep 21, 2015 01:18 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Pat Starnes when I took photos of this listing, I was so excited because it really showed well. Glad that you remembered it! 

Evelyn Johnston my sister and I are 5th generation of a cottage on Murray Isle in The Thousand Islands and we know that our (pretty) spry 84ish year-old mom won't be able to do this much longer, so we had a long talk over our vacation. We CAN'T let this go--it's in our genes! So, we will make sure that we keep the legacy going. I don't know how they let it go, either, frankly. 

It IS awesome, Larry Johnston and the new buyers think that, too!

Sep 21, 2015 01:22 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I always love your posts. They are always intimate and familiar to my market and my business. I love when sellers say they are excited to the see their house sell to the family buying.  A few years ago I even had one sale that has resulted in future rentals back to the former owner for a week in the summer from the buyers.  How cool is that.

Sep 21, 2015 01:45 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Tammy Lankford you and I are the lucky ones to work in such an intimate community where love of water and relaxed living are the primary goals of our buyers...I count myself as a lucky realtor almost every day and I know that you do, too!!!

Sep 21, 2015 02:03 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gayle. What a wonderful post, just a perfect way for the current owners to move on and know their pride and joy of many years will continue the loving care of this home.

Congratulations!

Sep 21, 2015 07:35 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Gayle, what a great story! It reminds us how this business we love is all about the people--not just the property.

Sep 22, 2015 12:01 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a nice story! This is why we do what we do!

Sep 22, 2015 03:12 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a wonderful story, Gayle, and some great photos to accompany it.  That finished cabin appearing to stand above the canopy trees is really special.

Sep 22, 2015 10:33 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I was just taking a second look at the photo with the car in front of the cabin site. The date is 1969.  I hope you took a break from building to at least go to Woodstock. . .LOL

Sep 22, 2015 10:34 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 - wow, great picture from 1969!

And the process was seamless because you were an integral part of the process! Great job that made everyone smile.

Sep 22, 2015 01:52 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Joe Petrowsky the new owners are SO excited!

Tom White  and Kat Palmiotti you both nailed it--this is what continues to make me love what I do. I get to create magic and make dreams come true, kinda like Disneyland at the Lake!

Myrl Jeffcoat I always love your take on things. They might have been a little too far away for Woodstock.

Praful Thakkar I was really quite thrilled to be a part of this seamless experience. Passing on the baton!

 

Sep 23, 2015 01:40 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Sometimes things are meant to be!

But, really, you have to tell me.  These folks didn't have any blood?

Sep 26, 2015 07:46 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Jay Markanich it was several generations and I believe that they will be building or buying closer to some other family members. It was bittersweet, but they are VERY happy to have these new buyers. AND look at you!! What a handsome guy! 

Sep 27, 2015 02:31 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Chris Ann Cleland took that photo at a home inspection last week.

Thanks!

Sep 27, 2015 02:42 AM