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Fishhawk Lake Drive…an Elk Display!


While driving  home to Fishhawk Lake on Friday,  from Vernonia Realty (my part-time office), it was late afternoon and I was passing the farm on Fishhawk Rd. where my lovely horse, Summer is boarded just 2 miles down the road from my home on … Continue reading

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My Real Estate “Business”,Helping Connect Neighbors with Resources


Being the expert realtor here at Fishhawk Lake gives me the opportunity to connect neighbors with resources. Just today, came an opportunity to take good care of my real estate clients who bought the home next door to me last August … Continue reading

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Lake Property Services Right Next Door!


Along with the services I can provide you as your Lake Property Realtor  (and resident) I also like to share information on great services I find that will make your life easier. I bring you: A-1 Service This family business is your … Continue reading

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Oregon Real Estate: There’s a Reason Why Appraisers Call Me


Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker with Vernonia Realty Your Gateway to the Lake! (503) 755-2905 In Oregon real estate and in my market at Fishhawk Lake, appraisals have to be accurate, especially now because they are being scrutinized so closely. I am called … Continue reading

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My Personal Mission Statement


   Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker with Vernonia Realty Your Gateway to the Lake! (503)755-2905  richbox@centurytel.net Businesses have them emblazoned on their walls, business cards, trucks.  Franklin Covey suggests it as part of their success system and it’s common for those employed … Continue reading

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My First Listing and Sale Took Five Minutes!


Four years ago, I got my education completed and became a broker in Oregon just about the time the downturn took place…oh my. Because I had a list of homeowners’ addresses I had done something very old-fashioned and sent out … Continue reading

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Meandering through the countryside…a pictorial from Vernonia to Fishhawk Lake


By: Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker with Vernonia Realty For listings, please see my website: http:/ www.lakehomesatfishhawk.com  Your Gateway to the Lake! I love to take photos, have since I got my first 35MM camera, a Canon AE-1 way back in the 70s. … Continue reading

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Fishhawk Lake Lauded as a Firewise Community!


Firewise Community at Fishhawk Lake Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker Vernonia Realty Firewise Committee Member Being a man made private  lake Fishhawk Lake Reserve and Community, tucked in the basin of the coastal range surrounded by forests and forests and trees and trees, … Continue reading

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Old Woodstoves…Can’t Live With’em, Can’t Kill’em!


Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker with Vernonia Realty Your Gateway to Fishhawk Lake!    New Certified Woodstove, Home for Sale,  71624 Fishhawk Rd. There’s a new law in town, one that’s fightin’ to get rid of  those gosh darn ole woodstoves hangin’ … Continue reading

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Turnkey Property or Leaving the “Extras” Outside the Deal?


Gayle Rich-Boxman Realtor at the Lake Your Gateway to Fishhawk Lake! With 2nd homes, vacation homes, retirement retreats–whatever you want to call it–a common question that comes up for both sellers and buyers is about the personal items in the … Continue reading

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