With extensive experience in real estate development, brokerage, and investment, Dorothea Oldham brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to clients seeking to buy, sell, or develop properties. Having developed land in California and along the Oregon Coast, Dorothea has also designed and built residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Her expertise extends across multiple states and even internationally, with a history of buying and selling real estate in Germany, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota.
As a seasoned investor and property owner, Dorothea has successfully managed commercial and industrial buildings, rental properties, and conducted numerous 1031 exchanges. Holding real estate licenses in multiple states throughout her careerincluding Arizona, Minnesota, Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, and OregonDorothea is now a Principal Broker in both Oregon and Montana.
A Life of Experience and Adventure
Born and raised in West Berlin, Germany, Dorothea developed a passion for new horizons at an early age. After moving to Hamburg to train horses and work in management training, the entrepreneurial journey continued with a relocation to the United States, first to Sedona, Arizona, and later to Los Angeles. It was in Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s that Dorothea first began investing in real estate, launching a career that would span decades.
In 1985, she moved to the Southern Oregon Coast, furthering her real estate development work while raising four children and obtaining an Oregon real estate license. The new millennium brought another chapter with a move to Flagstaff, Arizona, followed by Red Lodge, Montana, where she established an independent real estate company in 2003. Now based near the charming town of Rogue River, Oregon, Dorothea continues to serve clients with an active Montana license and a newly renewed Oregon license.
A Legacy in Real Estate
Real estate is more than just a profession for Dorotheait is a family tradition dating back generations. With a grandfather who worked as an architect in Berlin and helped rebuild East Prussia after WWI, and a grandmother who was a real estate broker, the industry is deeply rooted in her background. Growing up visiting construction sites and learning about structural integrity firsthand, Dorothea has carried this legacy forward, ensuring that every client receives knowledgeable and personalized service.
Driven by a desire to exceed industry standards, Dorothea founded this real estate practice with the goal of providing more than just transactionsoffering genuine assistance, resources, and expertise to those embarking on her next chapter.
A Passion for Helping Others Find Her Dream Property
Understanding the challenges of relocation firsthand, Dorothea is dedicated to making the process as seamless as possible for clients. Whether helping individuals and families transition to mountain living, find a ranch, establish a small farm, or cultivate a self-sufficient lifestyle, she is committed to guiding clients through every step of the journey. Southern Oregon’s Zone 8 growing climate makes it ideal for homesteading, and many residents enjoy raising chickens, goats, horses, or even miniature cowsroughly the size of a Golden Retriever!
