Women's Council Of Realtors

I recently was appointed as the 2011 President of the Women’s Council of Realtors of Lane County. The WCR is a successful network of Successful REALTORS empowering women by providing an environment of collaboration and positive energy focused on helping each other to be more successful in the Real Estate industry. As an established career professional who values integrity, respect for fellow Realtors, and appreciates continuous career development I am committed to excellence and bringing excellence out in others.

I believe that business success brings influence, credibility and greater opportunity. I advocate involvement in the real estate industry, and in the broader community, believing that it helps us grow individually at the same time as our involvement brings about positive change. I am excited for this opportunity to grow within such a great organization and look forward to future mentoring other women exercising their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

I am excited to announce my first WCR of Lane County event. Please join me at the Mallard Hall June 9^th to hear and ask questions of distinguished Eugene-Springfield Broker/Owners at our Panel. You can rsvp with me at kel@ranstadgroup.com. I also invite you to become a member of this empowered group of Real Estate Professionals. Check out our website at http://lanecountywcr.com. Feel free to contact me to discuss all the resources this membership has to offer!

Eugene and Springfield Oregon Areas

The Eugene-Springfield Oregon area has several different neighborhoods that are small communities within the cities. Most areas are divided by major landmarks such as Highways and Rivers. These areas typically have their own high schools, shopping centers, neighborhoods, and really seem to have their own unique sub-cultures.

Eugene has the South Eugene Hills property with small locally owned shops, South Eugene High School, a Rec Center, and access to many hiking trails and natural parks. West Eugene is home to Church Hill High School and is located near the Lorane-Crow-Veneta Area where you can enjoy our locally owned wineries and Fern Ridge Lake. The River Road-Santa Clara area is home to North Eugene High School and is separated from West Eugene by Hwy 99 and Ferry Street Bridge by the Willamette River. Many enjoy the larger lots in this area and the separation from "main stream" Eugene." Ferry Street Bridge is home to Sheldon High School, as well as the popular private High School Marist High. Ferry Street Bridge is surrounded by the Pape' Beltway, Delta Highway and I-5. Ferry Street Bridge is known for great shopping. It is here you can find the Valley River Mall, Oakway Center, several strip malls, and is just across the highway from the Gateway Mall. It is also home to the University of Oregon's Autzen Stadium and miles and miles of gorgeous bike paths.

Springfield has four distinct areas in their town as well. Springfield Oregon is separated from Eugene by I-5. The Hayden Bridge Area of Springfield lies along the McKenzie River. Hayden Bridge has been a draw to many dense employment companies such as Symantec and the River Bend Hospital. Thurston is surrounded by the Thurston Hills is bordered by the McKenzie River. Located near Dexter Lake and incredible fishing up the McKenzie River Thurston is home to Thurston High School and the upscale Mountain Gate subdivision. Glenwood itself is an area of transition. Located near the University of Oregon, Glenwood is located to the south of Springfield and is one of the few areas approved for future development. Springfield itself is home to Springfield High School and the Gateway mall. When one thinks of "downtown" Springfield this is the area they are referring to.