I have been an Oregon native since I was 6 months old. My husband and 3 children were all born at Sacred Heart Hospital here in Eugene. I married my husband, John, 2 months after graduation, and the following year we had our first child, Jackie. She was followed by another daughter, Julie, and a son, Jeff. I am now blessed with 8 gandchildren, 1 grandaughter and 7 grandsons, who are adored by their grandmother! 

I started my real estate career on August 19, 1985. I began selling homes immediately and had 6 pending sales when I was involved in a serious car accident 3 months to the day from when I started. I took my first listing from a hospital bed in my family room, and have always continued to have that kind of work ethic. I have always sought to provide outstanding customer service and marketing for my clients, and as word of my performance has spread, so has my production. 

I love being a broker, and I have always loved people and houses. I enjoy being able to make things happen. I have developed strong negotiation skills over the years and have grown a strong client base. I have also built a very good name and reputation for myself and my Team. This equals power with lenders, inspectors, appraisers, contractors, and service providers. 

I have been active in helping make our community a better place to live. My business is a member of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce. I actively support & contribute to Food for Lane County, Habitat for Humanity, Nothwest Christian College Athletics, Open Adoption of Lane County, Scar/Jasper Mountain, Eugene Mission, Girl Scouts, Eugene Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, and many other organizations. I have served as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School and Bible study teacher, and have worked on several committees dealing with real estate issues. I am an avid U of O duck fan, and hold 4 season tickets! Go Ducks! 

I have consistently been one of Eugene's top producers. I met the requirements for the Eugene Million Dollar Club my first full year in real estate (1986), and have been a club member since 1987. I was one of the first agents in our area to have an office assistant and a buyer's agent. My team now includes my daughter Jackie Hawks (#1 Buyer's Agent 2002 - 2006), Julie Lostritto (Buyer's Agent), sisters Carla Kropf and Beth Cuddeback (Buyer's Agents), Manuel Hernandez (Marketing), son-in-law Chris Hawks (Marketing), Chris Lupton (Transaction Coordinator), and my daughter Julie Adams is also an Office Assistant and my bookkeeper. My dynamic and personable team was #1 in all team categories at the former Coldwell Banker Curtis Irving Realty in 2004 through 2007, and have been the #1 Team in Lane County!  

And we continue to grow. My Team and I closed in excess of $31 million in sales in 2005, over $37 million for 2006, and over $36 million in 2007, despite the slow-down in the housing market! I am always grateful to my current and past clients for their part in my success, and to show my appreciation I have held an extravagant party for my clients with a great dinner buffet, lots of prizes, a deejay, dancing, etc., every year since 1995! 

I would love the opportunity to help you purchase your home, sell your existing home, or both! My 20 years of experience, combined with my top-notch Team, can offer you a level of expertise that can't be beat!