About Newport's Newport Historic Bayfront

Last night I went to a holiday party at the Embarcadero Resort in Newport, Oregon on the bayfront. It had a fabulous view of the marina and many of the boats were adorned with Christmas lights, making for a festive setting.

By the end of the evening, I had met a dozen new faces and handed out a few business cards. The topic of conversation at many of the tables was real estate, and because I had already introduced myself as an agent to a couple of strangers early in the evening, I was introduced by those folks to others who were also talking about real estate and wanted to chat once they realized I am a working Broker in the area.

Just by chance, in another part of the restaurant, a few other Newport agents were having dinner. I stopped and said hello as I left and was able to discuss a possible transaction with one of them who had an interested buyer for one of my listings.

What began as a simple night out for good food and conversation turned out to be unexpectedly business related...which proves that you CAN mix business with pleasure!

Whether buying or selling, you need a real estate professional who is going to go out there and be a part of the community. Call me if you need help buying or selling in the Lincoln County area!

When I was a kid, I had a red toy tractor that looked exactly like the one in this photo I took recently in Newport, Oregon. It's interesting how some things come full circle! The Yaquina Bay is full of visual surprises, like the salmon that were jumping in the backround the day this photo was taken last week.

This was shot looking toward the west from the widest part of Yaquina Bay. From here you can see the Bayfront and the new NOAA facility. That large (barely visible) white ship in the center backround is a research vessel that just came in from Alaska after being out at sea for over six months. Just around the bend beyond the harbor is the beautiful Yaquina Bay Bridge.

Something you should know about! Next week on Dec. 3rd is the "Lighted Boat Parade" which is a magical evening sail of boats decorated with Christmas Lights, which will light up the bay behind this tractor. They serve hot chocolate as you sail under the bridge and around the bay over sparkling night water. It is one of the finest holiday traditions in our area!

Newport is a great place to live and work! Contact me for more information about a primary or secondary home on the coast.