Mid Columbia Association of Realtors

Mid Columbia Association of Realtors MCAR® provides valuable resources for the professional development and success of our members.

Your Current Board of Directors are:

Natasha Whitefield President
Natasha Whitefield President-Elect
Heather Wright Past President
Kim Salveson-Pauly Oregon Director
Sandy Dean Washington Director
Jeremy Denny Washington Director
Jen Dillard 2019-2021
Lydia Young-Lehner 2018-2021
Tanner Hall 2019-2022
Juanita Cummings 2019-2022
Jennifer Josephson 2020-2023
Bonifacio Romero 2020-2023
Mary Beth Richman Treasurer

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Realtor® of the Year, Rachel Broughton! 🏆The Realtor® of the Year award honors a MCAR memb...
09/25/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Realtor® of the Year, Rachel Broughton! 🏆

The Realtor® of the Year award honors a MCAR member who stands out for professionalism, ethical practice, service to the association, and involvement in the community.

Rachel has shown exceptional dedication, leadership, and heart in serving both her clients and our community. Her commitment to professionalism truly embodies what it means to be a REALTOR®.

🎉 We’ll be celebrating and honoring all our amazing members at the MCAR Member Appreciation Party & Installation Reception.
📅 November 12, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Event Room at Bargeway Pub. The Dalles, OR

Registration opens soon, so keep an eye on your email and our social media for the sign-up link!

REALTORS® spend a lot of time on the move, driving between appointments, visiting unfamiliar locations and sometimes wor...
09/24/2026

REALTORS® spend a lot of time on the move, driving between appointments, visiting unfamiliar locations and sometimes working after hours.

This week’s safety reminders focus on situational awareness: choosing safe routes, researching unfamiliar areas, staying connected and taking extra precautions when working alone.
The goal isn’t to be fearful. It’s to be prepared.

👉 Swipe through, save these reminders, and share them with someone in your office.

Explore NAR’s REALTOR® Safety resources:
https://www.nar.realtor/safety

✨Meet your MCAR Local Director: Yasmine Beltran✨As a bilingual real estate broker licensed in both Oregon and Washington...
09/08/2026

✨Meet your MCAR Local Director: Yasmine Beltran✨

As a bilingual real estate broker licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Yasmine is passionate about helping clients navigate the home buying and selling process with confidence. Specializing in residential real estate, serving in the stunning Columbia River Gorge region, and ensuring each client finds the perfect deal.

With a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to exceptional customer service, she provides a personalized and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, upgrading to your dream home, or seeking an investment opportunity, she is here to guide you every step.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, she takes pride in breaking down language barriers. Her strong communication skills, attention to detail, and dedication to client success make the buying or selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Outside of real estate, she loves spending time with family and friends, staying active, getting lost in a great road trip, and planning her next adventure.

Her goal is not just to meet your goals but to exceed them by building lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and results.

Connect with Yasmine, and make your real estate dreams a reality!

Rock the Vote 🗳️MCAR is hosting a nonpartisan voter registration table at our September 9th Mock Trial Class!We’ll be se...
08/25/2026

Rock the Vote 🗳️

MCAR is hosting a nonpartisan voter registration table at our September 9th Mock Trial Class!

We’ll be set up before, during, and after class with registration forms for both Oregon and Washington.

Not registered yet? Not sure if you’re current? It’s simple, tap the link in our bio and it takes just a couple of minutes.

🗣️Every voice matters. Stop by the table and make sure yours is counted!

MCAR is a nonpartisan organization. This event supports voter participation and does not endorse any candidate, party, or ballot measure.

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✨Meet your MCAR Local Director: Marin McCauly✨Marin has been licensed in Washington since December or 2021. recognized f...
08/06/2026

✨Meet your MCAR Local Director: Marin McCauly✨

Marin has been licensed in Washington since December or 2021. recognized for her strategic approach, exceptional client advocacy, and deep knowledge of the local market, Marin has quickly become a rising star. Passionate about continuing education and raising the standard of the real estate profession, Marin currently serves as the MCAR Education Committee chair.

Before launching her real estate career, she held executive leadership roles overseeing complex operations, for a major airline, as well as managing high-profile events for a leading professional combative sports organization. That diverse background has shaped the professionalism, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills she brings to every transaction.

Today, she brings that same level of professionalism, precision, and negotiation expertise to every transaction, working tirelessly to help her clients achieve the best possible outcome. Whether representing buyers, sellers, landowners, or those searching for their dream property, Marin is passionate about delivering honest guidance, personalized strategies, and unwavering advocacy, ensuring every client feels confident, informed, and supported from start to finish.

⚖️ Step into the courtroom with MCAR!Join the Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors® for an interactive Mock Trial presen...
07/30/2026

⚖️ Step into the courtroom with MCAR!

Join the Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors® for an interactive Mock Trial presented by Oregon and Washington trial and litigation attorney, Brad Anderson.

This engaging class will explore two issues that can create serious risk in real estate transactions: dual agency and adverse possession. Rather than simply hearing a lecture, attendees will role play, get involved, watch the facts, arguments and legal issues unfold through a realistic mock-trial experience.

You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how to:
• Recognize potential dual-agency conflicts and liability
• Identify adverse-possession concerns before they become disputes
• Improve client communication and documentation
• Ask better questions and protect both your clients and your business

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026

🖊️Check-in & networking: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
🎤General Meeting: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
📖 Class: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

📍 The Dalles Armory | 402 E. Scenic Drive, The Dalles
This is a class you won’t want to miss.

♾️ Registration link in bio

A special thank-you to our class sponsors.

Dave Smith / Summit Home Inspections Dave Smith

Ray Broughton / Rocket Local Mortgage — Ray Broughton

✨ Meet your MCAR Local Director: Kim Chamness ✨Kim has been licensed in both Washington and Oregon since 2002 and has ca...
06/10/2026

✨ Meet your MCAR Local Director: Kim Chamness ✨

Kim has been licensed in both Washington and Oregon since 2002 and has called the Gorge community home for more than two decades. Drawn to the mountains, rivers, and outdoor lifestyle that make our region so special, Kim brings a deep appreciation for the beauty, diversity, and community spirit of the Columbia River Gorge.

This is Kim’s second time serving on the MCAR Board as a Local Director. She also currently serves on the MCAR Education Committee and the Skamania Chamber Board, continuing her commitment to supporting REALTORS®, strengthening local connections, and giving back to the communities she loves. She is also an Owner, OR Managing Principal Broker & WA Designated Broker of Windermere Real Estate Columbia River Gorge.

Kim’s passion for real estate comes from the people she meets and the opportunity to help others find a place they can call home.

✍️Register for Our June Class!Join Marissa Beach for a powerful, insight-driven class designed to help real estate profe...
05/28/2026

✍️Register for Our June Class!
Join Marissa Beach for a powerful, insight-driven class designed to help real estate professionals better understand the cultural, economic, and demographic trends shaping one of the fastest-growing segments of our industry. Drawing from NAHREP, Freddie Mac, and expert panelists, this course explores market growth, culturally relevant homeownership practices, cross-cultural communication, and professional strategies for serving Latino/a clients.

This is more than market data—it’s an opportunity to expand your perspective, strengthen your business, and build the skills needed to serve diverse communities with greater confidence and impact.

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Hood River Alliance Church - 2650 Montello Ave Hood River, OR 97031

Schedule:
8:45 am– 9:00 am: Check In
9:00 am - 9:30 am: General Meeting
9:30 am– 12:30 am: Class
12:30 pm- 1:30 pm: Light Lunch + Networking

Come ready to learn, grow, and lead in a changing market. Scan the QR code or Click on the link in our bio to register.

✨Meet your 2026 MCAR Board of Directors✨Shay Ryan-Blakeslee has been licensed in Oregon and Washington since 2019 with W...
05/20/2026

✨Meet your 2026 MCAR Board of Directors✨

Shay Ryan-Blakeslee has been licensed in Oregon and Washington since 2019 with Windermere CRG.

Over the past few years, she’s found herself increasingly drawn to the behind-the-scenes work that helps both agents and the industry grow. Since 2023, she has served on the Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors Board of Directors, previously chaired the DEI Committee, and now contributes to DEI, Education, and Elections/Nominations.

Shay is a graduate of the Oregon Realtors Leadership Academy and most recently served as Director of Agent Development at Windermere CRG, where she built training programs and worked closely with new agents as they found their footing.

In 2025, her husband Carl joined her in real estate, and working alongside him has quickly become one of her favorite parts of the job.

She cares deeply about mentorship, education, and doing the kind of work that makes the industry better and is grateful to be part of this community.

🩸❤️ SALVESEN’S SWEETHEARTS BLOOD DRIVE ❤️🩸 “Always Give from the Heart” — and this June, we’re doing exactly that. 💕 Joi...
04/24/2026

🩸❤️ SALVESEN’S SWEETHEARTS BLOOD DRIVE ❤️🩸

“Always Give from the Heart” — and this June, we’re doing exactly that. 💕

Join us on June 2nd from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Hood River Alliance Church (2650 Montello Ave, Hood River, OR) for a very special blood drive honoring an incredible woman, **Kim Salvesen** 🐦

Blood supplies are critically low — and YOUR donation can save up to 3 lives. Every drop matters. Every donor is a hero.

🎁 BONUS: Donors receive...
💳 $15 e-Gift Card from American Red Cross

📍 Hood River Alliance Church
🗓️ June 2nd | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🔗 Registration link in bio or visit

Register now for your spot and come with a full stomach, bring a friend, and let’s fill those shelves with love. 💪🩸

Tag someone who gives from the heart! 👇

Address

214 Wasco Loop, Suite 3
Hood River, OR
97031

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+15414362956

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