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    Vancouver Neighborhoods

    September 23, 2022 /

    A Growing and Vibrant Collection of Neighborhoods Vancouver Washington is in the Southwest Portion of the State of Washington. It is just north of the Columbia River that separates it from the State of Oregon and the city of Portland. Vancouver and its metro areas encompass Downtown, Uptown Village, Waterfront, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast areas. Downtown (to the SOUTH of Northwest and WEST of Northeast) Downtown Waterfront (SOUTH of Downtown at the Columbia River) Uptown Village (to the NORTH of Downtown) Northwest (to the NORTH of Downtown and EAST of Northeast) Northeast (to the EAST Downtown and WEST of Southeast) Southeast (to the SOUTH of Northeast and EAST of Downtown) And…

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    My first home purchase was as a single woman in 1997. I remember being in the Title Company office on closing day, the Title Officer laughing a little nervously as she handed me the official papers to sign. "Rhonda Spencer, Spinster" read my description. "SPINSTER??" I laughed. "Yeah. They'll get around to changing that when they've figured out that we no longer wear bloomers and need smelling salts" she laughed. I signed the papers and was then legally a "Spinster", and the proud owner of my very first home. Since that time I have gone on to purchase two more homes on my own, and finally another couple after my…

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    If I had a dime for every time I answered the question "How is the market?" with the answer "Strong for sellers!" I'd be a rich woman. Here in the city of Portland Oregon, prices have risen, competition is strong and there seems to be no end in sight. It is indeed a strong and prolonged "Sellers Market". So what does it mean to be in a "sellers market" and do buyers have any chance of getting their dream home among all this competition? First, what does it mean to be in a "sellers market"? A sellers market arises when demand exceeds supply. In other words, there are many interested buyers,…

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“Her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar.”

"Rhonda is fantastic- not only is she responsive to my multiple texts/emails about properties, but she is extremely knowledgeable about Portland, properties, various home characteristics (foundation material, electric, etc etc). Her knowledge helped guide me to a quality home. Additionally, her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar. If you’re looking to buy a home, you need Rhonda! As a bonus, she’s a charming, sweet and lovable person who is always cheerful and smiling. Who doesn’t want that when under the stress of buying a new home?!"

--L. Snyder
Portland Northwest Realty Group
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2021-04-07T12:31:30-07:00
"Rhonda is fantastic- not only is she responsive to my multiple texts/emails about properties, but she is extremely knowledgeable about Portland, properties, various home characteristics (foundation material, electric, etc etc). Her knowledge helped guide me to a quality home. Additionally, her guidance for making a strong offer in a tough market was stellar. If you’re looking to buy a home, you need Rhonda! As a bonus, she’s a charming, sweet and lovable person who is always cheerful and smiling. Who doesn’t want that when under the stress of buying a new home?!" --L. Snyder
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/her-guidance-for-making-a-strong-offer-in-a-tough-market-was-stellar/

“Rhonda has been the biggest blessing…”

Rhonda has been the biggest blessing. My husband and I were first time home-buyers in Portland, OR, and she answered all of our incessant questions with patience and enthusiasm at all hours of the day. She is spunky, humorous, and so easy to be around. She was eager to help us at the drop of the hat throughout this journey. Her expertise put us at ease, and it was easy to trust her to take care of us and advocate for us. We got an amazing house and with her help, everything went smoothly. I can't recommend her enough! She really is the best of the best, and anyone would be honored to have Rhonda as their agent! :)

--The Casteels
Portland Northwest Realty Group
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2019-04-16T13:07:21-07:00
Rhonda has been the biggest blessing. My husband and I were first time home-buyers in Portland, OR, and she answered all of our incessant questions with patience and enthusiasm at all hours of the day. She is spunky, humorous, and so easy to be around. She was eager to help us at the drop of the hat throughout this journey. Her expertise put us at ease, and it was easy to trust her to take care of us and advocate for us. We got an amazing house and with her help, everything went smoothly. I can't recommend her enough! She really is the best of the best, and anyone would be honored to have Rhonda as their agent! :) --The Casteels
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-has-been-the-biggest-blessing/

Rhonda Spencer is nothing short of amazing!

"We worked with Rhonda to buy our first home and she was so awesome throughout the entire process. To say she was on top of everything would be an understatement. She was helpful, knowledgeable, organized, and always available. Most importantly, she worked tirelessly to make sure we were getting what we wanted and what was best for us. If you want an agent that will truly go the extra mile for you and make your experience the best it can be, I highly recommend Rhonda Spencer."

--The Engstroms
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2019-06-06T13:35:14-07:00
"We worked with Rhonda to buy our first home and she was so awesome throughout the entire process. To say she was on top of everything would be an understatement. She was helpful, knowledgeable, organized, and always available. Most importantly, she worked tirelessly to make sure we were getting what we wanted and what was best for us. If you want an agent that will truly go the extra mile for you and make your experience the best it can be, I highly recommend Rhonda Spencer." --The Engstroms
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-spencer-is-nothing-short-of-amazing/

Rhonda made the buying experience smooth…

"Rhonda made the buying experience so much smoother and more enjoyable than I could ever have anticipated. She is a true professional in her field and she was extremely responsive to all questions and requests. I cannot recommend her enough."

---N Wickstrom
Portland Northwest Realty Group
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2019-06-06T14:00:55-07:00
"Rhonda made the buying experience so much smoother and more enjoyable than I could ever have anticipated. She is a true professional in her field and she was extremely responsive to all questions and requests. I cannot recommend her enough." ---N Wickstrom
https://portlandnorthwesthomes.com/testimonials/rhonda-made-the-buying-experience-smooth/

“You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience!”

"We anticipated that buying a house would be a long and stressful process...but working with you was anything but! You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience...thanks for being such a fun and genuine person and for helping us to find our home."

--Lewis, Amanda + Bailey
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2020-06-30T07:50:05-07:00
"We anticipated that buying a house would be a long and stressful process...but working with you was anything but! You have made this a fun, straight-forward and low-stress experience...thanks for being such a fun and genuine person and for helping us to find our home." --Lewis, Amanda + Bailey
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