Overview
Looking for the best real estate team in Hood River, OR? Ryan + Blakeslee pairs process and precision (Shay) with vision and creativity (Carl) to help clients make smarter moves in residential, luxury, investment, land, and commercial.
Shay Ryan-Blakeslee brings real investor experience, including her first flip at 24 in Nashville, multiple pre-1920s renovations across Portland, Hood River, and Smithville, and income properties in multiple markets. Having lived in Nashville and Portland before settling in Hood River in 2017, she understands both fast-moving metros and resort-town dynamics across the Columbia River Gorge and beyond. Her leadership experience in product line management and merchandising at Nike and Keen shaped her analytical “3 buckets” framework: marketplace, consumer, and competition—driving pricing strategy, positioning, and negotiation.
Carl Blakeslee complements the team with design sensibility, creative marketing, and a builder’s perspective, transforming listings into compelling stories and helping buyers visualize potential. Together, they guide clients through data-driven decisions across homes, condos, acreage, and mixed-use opportunities.
Performance includes $16,920,108 in career volume across 23 sides, $4,404,000 / 5 sides in the past 12 months, and $5,226,534 / 7 sides year-to-date. The team is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee and supports relocations with a vetted network of lenders, inspectors, contractors, and designers. Community recognition includes MCAR’s DEI Leadership Award.
