First-time buyers
Cindy has guided generations of first-time buyers through their very first offer. She explains the steps in plain language and never makes you feel silly for asking.
Buying Guide
Buy with someone who has done it 1,500 times
This guide walks through how Cindy helps every buyer, from first-timers to families moving up to new construction. She has spent more than 35 years on the Portland east side, and she will tell you the truth about every home, every price, and every neighborhood.
New construction
A career specialty
The process
Six steps to your new front door
Every home search follows the same road. Here is the map, and Cindy drives it well.
- 01
Get clear on your finances
Review your credit, savings, and monthly budget before you look at a single house. Knowing your real limits makes every later step easier.
- 02
Get pre-approved
A pre-approval letter tells sellers you are serious and tells you exactly what you can borrow. Cindy can connect you with lenders she trusts.
- 03
Define the must-haves
Bedrooms, commute, yard, schools, parking, neighborhood. Rank them, because almost no home checks every box, and the right agent keeps the list honest.
- 04
Tour neighborhoods, not just houses
Drive the streets at rush hour and on weekends. Walk the shops. The east side has a neighborhood for every lifestyle, and we will find yours.
- 05
Make a competitive offer
In today's balanced market, a smart offer is about price, terms, and timing. Cindy's decades of market knowledge shape every number.
- 06
Inspect, negotiate, close
Independent inspection, appraisal, and a careful read of every page. Then the keys are yours, and the celebration starts.
For every buyer
Whatever your next step, she has been there
New construction
Her career specialty. She has worked with builders and subdivisions for decades, including the Street of Dreams, and knows exactly what to watch for in a new build.
Downsizing and move-up
Empty nesters, growing families, and everyone in between. Cindy has helped clients' children buy first homes and helped their parents buy smaller ones.
The specialty
New construction, in depth
Most of Cindy's career has been spent in new construction and subdivisions, and she has even worked the Street of Dreams. Few agents understand the builder side of the business like she does.
That experience pays off for buyers. She knows how to compare base prices against upgraded builds, which communities hold their resale value, and what the contract really says before you sign it. Read the full guide on her blog, written from 35 years in the trenches.
Pick the builder, not just the brochure
Drive the completed phases. Talk to residents. Look at how older homes held up before you commit to a floor plan.
Plan for a longer timeline
New builds close in months, not weeks. Upgrades and lot choices come early, so set your budget before the options list does.
Bring your own representation
The agent in the sales office works for the builder. Cindy works for you, and she has seen the process from both sides of the table.
- Character bungalows and tree-lined streets inside Portland.
- The region's busiest new-construction corridor in Happy Valley.
- River towns like West Linn and Oregon City, with views of the falls.
- Practical, well-served suburbs like Clackamas with big-convenience living.
Ready to find your home?
The search starts with a conversation, not a listing. Tell Cindy what you are looking for and she will help you find it, honestly and without pressure.