Ready to Start Your Oregon Journey?
Making a move doesn't have to be complicated. We've simplified the process into three easy steps to help you explore whether Oregon is the right fit for your next chapter.

Step 1: Fill Out the Form

Tell us a little about yourself and what you're looking for in your next move. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or already have a timeline in mind, this helps us understand your goals and priorities.

Step 2: Talk with Charlie

Once we receive your information, Charlie will reach out for a friendly, no-pressure conversation. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss different communities, learn about housing options, and explore what areas might best fit your lifestyle, budget, and future plans.

Step 3: Live Your New Lifestyle

When you're ready, we'll help guide you through the transition so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying your next chapter. From beautiful communities to welcoming towns, We can connect you to opportunities for you to enjoy, to have more freedom, more value, and the lifestyle you've worked hard to earn.

Learn More About Living in Oregon

Complete the form below to receive a RELOCATION GUIDE for additional information about Oregon communities, lifestyle opportunities, housing options, and resources designed specifically for first responders and frontline professionals.

Why So Many First Responders Are Choosing Oregon

Retirement Can Still Be an Adventure

Leaving a career doesn't mean giving up an active life. Oregon gives you plenty of ways to stay moving, whether you're hiking through the Cascades, fishing a river, exploring the coastline, golfing, skiing, or taking a weekend drive through the state's scenic landscapes.
 
After years of having your schedule dictated by shifts, calls, patients, or missions, cho
Keep the Camaraderie After the Career

For veterans and retired first responders, one of the hardest parts of retirement can be losing the built-in community that came with the job. Moving somewhere new doesn't have to mean giving up connection.
 
Oregon has veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers throughout the state. Vetera
Think About Settling for Good

A permanent move deserves a long-term perspective. Healthcare access, housing, transportation, proximity to family, shopping, recreation, and community services all become important when you're choosing where you want to spend the years ahead.
 
Oregon's larger cities and regional communities offer access to healthcare and everyday amenities, while smaller communities can provide a quieter lifestyle and closer connection to nature. Finding the right balance
Let the Outdoors Become Part of Your Routine

Oregon is a natural fit for anyone who wants more time outside. The Pacific coastline, Cascade Mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and hiking trails create opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, golfing, skiing, and scenic road trips.
 
For someone who spent years working long shifts or responding when others needed help, having nature so accessible can change the rhythm of retirement. Your next chapter can include
Charlie Younkin
Charlie Younkin REALTOR® | Broker License ID: 6506049210
Charlie Younkin

For more than 30 years, I have been actively involved in investing in, renovating, and facilitating the purchase of residential and commercial real estate throughout Michigan and Florida. In addition to my real estate work, I manage From the Badge to the Beach, a referral-based relocation program designed to help individuals identify and transition into ideal retirement and lifestyle destinations.

 

Before entering real estate full time, I served for 28 years as a police officer. That experience instilled in me the importance of integrity, accountability, and trust, principles that continue to guide how I work with clients today. Since retiring in 2022, I have focused exclusively on helping buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process with clarity and confidence.

 

With hands-on experience in both Michigan and Florida markets, I provide clients with valuable insight into regional trends, investment opportunities, and strategic property selection. My approach combines market knowledge with innovative search strategies and creative solutions to ensure each client is presented with options that align with their goals.

 

I live in Livingston County and raised my family in Wayne and Macomb counties, giving me a strong connection to the communities I serve. Beyond real estate, I am deeply committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders, frontline workers, and military personnel through my foundation, Lines of Heroes, which provides resources and support to those who serve our communities and our country.