West Coast Real Estate Services, Inc. Florence, Oregon · 541-231-7343
Katrina RuppFlorence · Oregon Coast Real EstateSearch Homes

Buy with Katrina

Finding the Right Home Starts With the Right Guidance.

Buying a home should be exciting. It should also be informed.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating to the Oregon Coast, downsizing, or looking for your next investment, my job is to help you see the whole picture: the property, the market, the costs, and the considerations that can affect your decision.

A search, and a process, built around you.

A Search Built Around You

We’ll talk about your priorities, timeline, budget, and what matters most in your next home. I’ll help identify properties worth considering and keep you informed as opportunities arise.

Local Knowledge That Matters

Coastal properties have their own considerations. From zoning and property use to manufactured housing, financing, utilities, and location-specific concerns, I’ll help identify the questions worth asking and connect you with qualified professionals when specialized answers are needed.

A Thoughtful Offer Strategy

Price matters, but so do terms, contingencies, financing, and timing. We’ll review the available market information and develop an approach that fits your circumstances.

Support Through Closing

Inspections, appraisals, financing, title, deadlines, and closing details can feel overwhelming. I’ll help coordinate the moving pieces and keep you informed throughout the process.

New to the Oregon Coast?

Buying here can be different from buying elsewhere. Depending on the property, it’s worth understanding flood and tsunami hazards, weather exposure, septic and well systems, insurance, land-use restrictions, and maintenance. You don’t have to know everything. You need someone who knows which questions to ask.

Location and natural hazards

Review flood and tsunami information for the specific property and learn the local evacuation routes.

Zoning and intended use

Confirm permitted uses, access, setbacks and any restrictions with the appropriate planning authority.

Utilities and property systems

Understand sewer or septic, water or well systems, and the inspections or records relevant to the property.

Insurance and ownership costs

Ask about insurance availability, financing, taxes, HOA documents and ongoing maintenance before committing.

Condition and coastal exposure

Use qualified inspections to understand moisture, weather exposure and the home’s current condition.

Your coast. Your next step.

Let’s start your home search.

Tell me about your priorities, your timing and the kind of place you want to call home.

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