Coming from a family with a strong background in Broadcasting, Tom found his way into the radio market at a young age. He worked his way around a radio station right into a position as the Promotions and Marketing Director for well-known Radio Stations in the Portland market. With this position he created many Radio promotions that are still in force even after he left the industry. You won’t find Tom star struck when meeting celebrities; it was just part of the job. Although he did say that meeting George Strait was at the top of his list for making him the most in awe because he was so kind, down to earth and engaging. Tom is no longer on the air but you will find him DJ-ing parties and events on the side.

After working many hours and years promoting events Tom made the transition into marketing and selling homes. Tom’s fascination with homes and real estate is what lead him into his career as a Real Estate agent. Building relationships with his clients is what he enjoys the most. He finds his brutal honesty helps him gain the trust of his clients and eases the fear of purchasing a home. Learn more about Tom and how he can help you find your dream home at tom.kniperealty.com.

When? Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29 and May 5-6; 11am – 5pm

The tour started especially for homebuyers interested in new construction. The builders represent innovative design, green building, outstanding quality, and a range of prices to suit the needs of families and individuals.

Map your route out of the homes: Ultimate Open House

Join the fun and download the new Ultimate Open House App. Just type ultimateopenhouse.mobi into your iPhone or Android smartphone, and it will automatically take you to either the app store or marketplace so you can download the free Ultimate Open House Mobile App.

Enjoy the open house tour, and check out other KR Open Houses!

This refined professional started out his career in the world of food service as a Chef Trainer. When he is not cooking his own fine cuisine he enjoys dining at the Montage located in the Central Eastside Industrial district or enjoying Jazz music at Jimmy Mak’s. A musician himself, he is a classical pianist and now is dabbling in the art of Jazz piano.

Rod’s journey to Real Estate was an easy transition with the years of experience Rod had acquired in Food Industry Sales. He knows how to put in the hard work building his client base and creating the realization of home ownership for his clients. Cutting corners in a transaction is not an option for Rod and he prides himself with bringing integrity to each and every transaction. Rod keeps his transactions and resources at his fingertips so that his response time to his clients is minimal. He enjoys being on the cutting edge of the technology scene and this is one of the things that brought him to Knipe Realty.

Learn more about Rod by visiting his website at: www.rod.kniperealty.com!

When? July 28^th – August 26^th, 2012

Where? At the Vineyard | West Linn

There will be 7 homes on a brand new street, featuring the best local builders and designers. Teresa’s Vineyard in West Linn is a 12-acre estate where the tour will take place. Just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, West Linn has gracious living, abundant shopping and top rated schools.

Make your visit more entertaining by attending the annual Block Party, July 25^th, before the Street of Dreams opens. Be the first to preview the homes before opening day! Last year Knipe Realty NW was a proud sponsor and can tell you it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Stay tuned for more details, and keep your calendars open!

Wander, learn, dream, and discover at this year’s Street of Dreams. Are you looking for the perfect home to call yours? Contact one of your Knipe Realty NW brokers.

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Born April 14, 1962, Packy was the first elephant born in North America in 44 years. Packy’s mother came to the Oregon Zoo from Woodland Washington where she was bread by an animal trainer named Morgan Berry. Once at the Oregon Zoo, veterinarian Dr. Matthew Mayberry carefully watched over Packy’s mother Belle. Because there were no other recent records of Elephant births, Dr. Mayberry didn’t know for certain how long the gestation period was for an Elephant. With the birth of Packy he was able to figure that gestation is between 20 and 22 months. Packy was born a strapping 225 pounds and was 35 inches tall. Now that is one big baby!

Visit the Oregon Zoo’s website to get all of the details for Packy’s 50^th celebration. There will be games and activities all day long. At 2:00 pm Packy will be knighted by the Royal Rosarians and enjoy his cake made by the zoo’s chef. Don’t miss out on the fun!

A self proclaimed “Oregon Mutt”, Dawn was born in Bend and over the years worked her way to the Portland area. As the oldest of four kids, she says she was the bossy one and her mom’s “mini-me”.  These days Dawn is a very proud mom of her almost 15 year old son Jordan. Together they share a passion for basketball. If Dawn isn’t cheering Jordan on during his games they are together rooting the Blazers on.

At the age of 25, Dawn had gone as far as she could go within the world of lending and felt as if she wanted more out of her career. Limits and caps were not of interest to Dawn so she decided to venture out into the world of Real Estate. This is where she felt she could be challenged and make the impossible possible for new home owners. First time home buyers are her favorite clients to work with. The excitement and appreciation they have drives her to make their dreams a reality.

What made Dawn choose Knipe Realty? Interestingly enough, she was sent by her old company to spy on the competition. Once she met with Jeff she couldn’t keep up her gig and told him why she was there. Impressed with what she saw she even forfeited a trip to Mexico she had won from her old company to make the move sooner than later.

In Dawn’s words…”KR is my happy place. This is the most content I have ever been.”

Code Orange Easter Egg Drop- Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:00am-Noon, Brentwood Park in SE Portland

This is one that the kids will talk about for a long time. 15,000 eggs will be dropped by a helicopter! They have multiple age groups and staggered hunt times. Along with the egg hunt there are other activities such as face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Hop at the Hunt- Saturday, April 7, 2012 11:00 am, Lake Oswego Hunt Club

So many things to do….This event is featuring the Easter Bunny, Pony Rides, Barn Tours, LO Fire and Police and “Bella the Rabbit. You can also register at the entrance to win a giant chocolate bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt in Jaquith Park, Newberg- Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:00am (sharp!)

Join Newberg Fire Department in teaching the community and it’s children fire prevention along with hunting 8000 Easter eggs stuffed with prize tickets and candy.

Easter Egg Hunt in Memorial Park, Wilsonville-April 7, 2012, 10:00 am

Bring your basket and hunt the perfect egg! There will also be gift basket giveaways and numerous prizes.

Easter Fun at Bridgeport Village- April 7, 2012, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Come and visit the Easter Bunny and see the The Ladybug Promo Squad from OVO by Cirque du Soleil. Easter gifts will be handed out along with free face painting.

Happy Hunting!

Wilsonville is nestled between Portland, Oregon’s largest city and Salem, the state’s capital. Once a small farming community, Wilsonville is now a fast growing city of 19,000+.

On the business side, Wilsonville is home to some of Oregon’s largest and most influential corporate citizens, including Xerox, Mentor Graphics, Precision Interconnect, Hollywood Entertainment, Sysco Food Services of Portland, Costco, GI Joes Inc., Rite Aid, Vision Plastics, Fry’s Electronics, Nike, Flir and many others. For residents, Wilsonville provides many city services including police, mass transit, senior services, parks & recreation, a newly expanding library, new civic center and new city hall. With the city’s commitment to smart community planning and development, Wilsonville will continue to maintain its family friendly, small town feel as it grows and continues to be recognized as a beautiful place to both live and work.

Wilsonville Schools

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District covers 42 square miles in the south metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon. The district includes two towns, West Linn and Wilsonville, and a rural area of Clackamas County. The district is a K-12 public school system with approximately 8,000 students.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District prides itself on substantial staff development opportunities for its teaching staff. It is the district’s belief that a well-educated staff serves its students well. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores are among the highest in Oregon, and Oregon consistently ranks first or second in SAT scores nationwide for states in which fifty percent or more of the graduating seniors take the test. Approximately 90 percent of all West Linn-Wilsonville graduates go on to two- and four-year colleges.

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Sherwood’s central location makes it a great place to live outside the city but still have very reasonable commute times. Plus Sherwood has great schools for your kids, and countless parks they’ll love playing at! With so much to offer, it’s a great place to relocate your growing family. The old-fashioned charm of Sherwood is highlighted in downtown with its mix of old and new buildings, great places to grab a cup of coffee, and an overall wonderful atmosphere. You’ll also love being close to some of the best shopping in the Portland Metro area with Woodburn Company Stores, Washington Square, and Bridgeport Village Mall all within 20 miles of your home.

Sherwood offers its residents the best of both worlds with its quaint old town and its thriving uptown with Sherwood Ice Arena, Regal Cinema, and a great variety of restaurants that will soon be your favorites. If you’re ready to start looking for your next home in Sherwood, visit our web page –> Search for –> Homes and Condos. The listings are updated every 15 minutes so you know you’re always getting the newest listings on the market.

Newberg, Oregon is just 25 miles southwest of Portland on US Highway 99W, surrounded by the Chehalem Mountains and the Willamette River. This cherished suburb is conveniently near many assets of the Portland metro area, with a greenbelt of farmland and rural forests nearby.  Newberg is home to about 23,000 people with a diverse, economic base.

With many recreational opportunities, countless rivers and forests within driving distance, citizens are proud to call Newberg home.  This community is fast growing, but still manages to maintain a relaxed pace with many friendly people living there. Several golf courses are located in the county and world-class wine tasting as well. Newberg is said to be the Napa Valley of Oregon.

The Cascade Mountains are a one hour drive east, with plenty of outdoor activities from skiing, camping, fishing to hiking. With a one hour drive west, you’ll find breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline, and many beautiful beaches.

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