Hi, I’m Nicholas.

My story

A successful transplant

I made my trip along the Oregon trail in 2009, in search of a Venn diagram overlap between the things I love and people who also love those things (which happens to be all things Portland).

Professionally, I was a recent university graduate of the sciences, fluent in Russian, with a knack for learning systems and noticing things that are anecdotal… this generally meant that I was momentarily unemployed.

As restlessness kicked in, and the novelty of running around town solo-touring waned, I found a relationship which led me to the fulfilling pursuit of awesomeness that has given deeper purpose to every day.

As an agent, I use all of my favorite personal traits daily: my sense of humor, my sensitivity, my innovative nature, and an ever-growing fascination with studying what I call “The Human Biome.”

Things I love about Portland

The quirky business districts. I grew up in a large city where every 10 square miles boasted three large chain grocers, six nationally known department stores, and dilapidated storefronts for small service industries.

Visiting the Alberta Street business district, walking up and down Mississippi Street, and getting lost in Hawthorne Boulevard vintage shops has become an ever-changing variety show of treasures. For the creative mind, looking into every window and judging the possibility of finding what you need feels much more adventurous.

The natural beauty around Portland. My first exposure to the Columbia River came from the drive between Boise and Portland. Maybe the lack of sun or the excessive snow made the drive along the river, under the canopy of sun-soaked trees, seem like a dream.

Where I’ve lived

I started life as a Texan, chose to educate myself in the contrasting climate of Idaho, spent a couple of years overseas in St. Petersburg, Russia, then ran through a few more educational years in Utah.

I’ve made several difficult moves, across multiple states, across oceans, through bad weather, into larger spaces and into smaller spaces. All of this transition taught me an appreciation for simplifying intentions when considering a housing change.

The wonders of The Human Biome

I’m excited by the intentions behind why people choose one house over another, so I treat my work as continuing education on the human biome. I see groomed trails to beds, tactile responses for barefoot conditions, and evidence of how things were used, and I love assessing areas for improvement.

Everyone’s unique perspective fuels my curiosity for life. Beyond the daily actions of living, I frequently see the artistic canvas of living itself.