"'Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,"
Be it ever so humble there's no place like home!"
-- John Howard Payne (1791-1852)

Providing my clients with service that guides them safely to their Real Estate destination is what I strive for.  In order to do so I believe it is imperative that I stay knowledgeable, alert and adaptable to the ever-changing Real Estate market and trends.  I'm committed to excellence and consider it a priveledge to be Your Spokane REALTOR.

For Home Sellers:

The most important thing you can do is contact Your Spokane REALTOR.  Getting expert advice on local market conditions as well as neighborhood statistics will help you make an informed decision.  I can provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis and provide you with the tools you need to get your home on the market.

For Home Buyers:

With all the on-line sources available to home buyers one might think there is little reason to contact an agent before you find a home to view.  Afterall, with access to local listings and virtual tours of listings provided on the internet you can search for a home until your hearts content.  The downside to this is the amount of time you have to spend scrolling through house after house after house.  It often can take you into the wee hours of the night if you're not careful. 

By contacting Your Spokane REALTOR your time and energy can be reduced considerably.  When you provide criteria for the home you want automatic e-mail notification will be set up and you will be notified of the homes that meet your desires.  Not only that but for every new home on the market you will be instantly notified. 

Getting pre-qualified to buy a home is a must with today's market.  Home sellers want to know the people looking at their homes are serious.  Contact Your Spokane REALTOR so you can find a lender today!

Relocating to Spokane?

Moving to a new and unfamiliar place can be a daunting task, if not down-right scary!  There are many websites you can visit that to help you get to know Spokane.  Among my favorites are Riverfront Park, Spokane Chamber of Commerce, Spokane Parks and Recreation, and Historic Spokane. 

Of course, finding a good place to live goes hand-in-hand with finding a good place to eat.  For local home-grown dining establishments check out Commellinis, Italian Kitchen, Clinkerdaggers, and Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar.  For entertainment try The Big Easy Concert House, or The Service Station.

I am more than happy to mail you local Real Estate Market Reports, a map of the city (or grid map for selecting an area to live in), school district information and any other information that will help you in familiarizing yourself with Spokane. 

As Your Spokane REALTOR I am dedicated to you and help you succeed in your Real Estate needs!

"It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honor, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world."
-- Gary Allen Sledge (Writer)

I was born in Lebanon, Oregon, lived for a short time in Fort Worth, Texas, and at the ripe old age of 5 moved to Spokane, the place I call home.  I did take an 8 year sidetrip with my family to Colville,  WA but the pull of friends and family brought us back to where we belonged.

I am happily married to my husband, Ray, and have 8 wonderful children.  The picture of my kids is a few years old but is one of my favorites so I use it when I can.  It reminds me of the movie, "The Sound of Music".  The voices and laughter of my children is music to my ears.  Yes, sometimes it's a screech, sometimes exaggerated, and sometimes there needs to be a little change in the tone but there really is no better comfort than the background noise of my children make.  

One of my most favorite things to do is attend sporting events my kids are involved in.  There is just nothing like sitting in the stands of Joe Albi or standing on the Polo Fields in Airway Heights watching my boys play GSL & PopWarner football!  It doesn't stop there, however.  In the coldest months I get to be inside while watching my daughter and sons play basketball for their school teams.  Not to be detered in the Spring when, on any given day there can be snow, sleet, rain, hail, wind, thunder and sunshine all at once, you'll find me wrapped up in my chair as I watch my boys play Little League, or my daughter tennis. 

I love to teach, motivate, encourage and inspire.  I strive for excellence in all that I do and seek out knowledge and information for those things that need understanding.  I value TRUTH.

Why Real Estate?

My jump into Real Estate stemmed from 2 things: Helping my family and helping others. 

I had a "revelation" of sorts regarding Real Estate.  The reality that it always exists; there are always sellers and there are always buyers.  It offers an incredible opportunity for wealth, stability and purpose.  Within that I found a tremendous amount of hope and a value that goes beyond monetary gain.  I concluded that despite the ups and downs of the Real Estate market, homeownership and investment in Real Estate is always a smart choice.  It's the timing that takes wisdom.

As concerns my family, Real Estate offers me the flexibility I need to help meet their needs in both time and money.  Some days are very busy either with work or family or both, but I'm learning the secret of balance.  I do what I do with purpose so that what needs to be done is accomplished successfully.  This is both with home and career, family and clients.

Ultimately my desire is to help achieve a safe and secure place for others to live, whether this is homeownership or the ability to provide that place for others.  I do have dreams within my dreams.  Finding hope for the hopeless and homes for the homeless is at the core of who I am.  We all need purpose, we all need value, we all need someone to care.