PHYSICIAN & PROFESSIONAL RELOCATION
Starting at OHSU, Legacy, Providence, Kaiser, or a private practice—or joining Nike, Intel, or a Portland firm? You don’t have time to learn a new market by trial and error. I run the search, vet the houses like the engineer I was, and compress the process around your schedule.
24 YEARS LOCAL
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEGREE
OREGON & WASHINGTON REALTOR
Nathan Austin is a licensed Oregon and Washington Realtor with an Architectural Engineering degree and a career in structural engineering, serving relocating physicians and professionals across the Portland Metro.
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You evaluate evidence for a living—so do I.
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Structural read on every home before you offer.
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Data-driven pricing. No gut feel.
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Zero-pressure advising when the answer is no.
Evening and weekend showings
Batched fly-in tour days
Recorded walkthroughs with engineering commentary
Async text and email summaries readable post-shift
Physician financing note
Low-down-payment physician mortgage programs exist through several lenders. I connect clients with local loan officers who work with these programs daily; rates, eligibility, and terms remain lender-specific.
OHSU — MARQUAM HILL / SOUTH WATERFRONT
SW hills, Hillsdale, Multnomah Village, and Lake Oswego balance access and housing choice. South Waterfront condos can work well for residents and fellows; the aerial tram changes the commute equation.
LEGACY EMANUEL & GOOD SAMARITAN
Irvington, Grant Park, Alameda, and Sabin are practical for Emanuel. NW Portland offers a direct urban option near Good Samaritan.
PROVIDENCE PORTLAND & ST. VINCENT
Laurelhurst and Mt. Tabor serve the east-side campus; Cedar Hills, Raleigh Hills, and West Slope shorten the St. Vincent run.
KAISER SUNNYSIDE & WESTSIDE
Happy Valley and Clackamas pair naturally with Sunnyside. Beaverton and Hillsboro support Westside schedules.
VANCOUVER HOSPITALS — PEACEHEALTH / LEGACY SALMON CREEK
Felida and Camas are common starting points. For high earners, Washington income-tax math matters—but so do bridge travel and work location.
NIKE / INTEL / TECH
Beaverton, Bethany, Cedar Mill, Hillsboro, and Orenco Station protect west-side commute time without giving up neighborhood choice.
Many of my physician and professional clients want a home with real design pedigree—mid-century modern, hillside view homes, architect-built. That’s my specialty.
“Nathan’s 20+ years of engineering knowledge gave us a level of clarity we didn’t expect from a real estate agent.”
RAMSEY S.
“He made a complicated relocation feel organized, factual, and calm. We always knew what mattered and what came next.”
LAUREN V.
Inspectors and specialist referrals
Contractors and renovation reality checks
Local physician-program lenders
Insurance introductions
Movers and arrival logistics
School-boundary questions
Post-close contractor and home support
You’ll get a neighborhood short-list and a plan within 48 hours.
Do physician mortgage loans work in Oregon?
Yes. Several lenders offer physician-focused programs; eligibility and terms vary, so I connect clients with local loan officers who run them regularly.
Can I buy before my start date or during residency?
Often, yes. Financing documentation and timing need early coordination, but remote tours and a structured process can begin before arrival.
Which neighborhoods are closest to OHSU?
The SW hills, Hillsdale, Multnomah Village, and South Waterfront are common starting points. The aerial tram makes South Waterfront unusually practical.
Portland or Vancouver, WA for a hospital job?
Run the full income-tax, commute, bridge, housing, and lifestyle comparison—not tax alone.
Can you handle the entire purchase while I’m out of state?
Yes. I provide recorded tours, inspection representation, detailed summaries, and explicit safeguards for remote decisions.
Do you work with dentists, attorneys, and other professionals?
Yes—the same evidence-led, schedule-conscious relocation process applies.