One of the things I value about being part of Compass Plus is the sense of community. Through our regular Zoom meetings with agents from across the country, we share ideas, experiences, and resources as we help seniors navigate a… Read More »Back to the House They Love
The house we lived in when the kids were little was every bit as cute (and as small) as they were. During the winter months it often felt cramped, and I found myself wishing for more space. Then spring would… Read More »Your New Favorite Room Has No Roof
I’ve been a realtor for more than 20 years, and early in my career my family moved across town. Our kids were growing, we needed more space, and it happened just as the market was beginning to shift before the… Read More »Boomerang – My Parents Move Back to Port Townsend
If you’re looking for an easy day trip and want a little exercise in the bargain, consider driving just 35 miles east of Vancouver along the river to the Beacon Rock State Park. You will know it when you get… Read More »Beacon Rock State Park
Curb Appeal Starts Here! Garage doors don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they should. On many homes, the garage itself can be a third to half of the front-facing exterior, which means it plays a huge role in… Read More »The Power of a New Garage Door
I continue to marvel at the complexities of getting older. I’m grateful for my CSA education; yet still feeling like I am swimming in jello as I try to navigate things for my parents. This past month was educational in… Read More »Senior Services
The Hood River getaway was so wonderful that, as promised, the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM for short) deserves a feature all its own. I loved this museum far too much to leave it as just a paragraph in… Read More »WAAAM – A Fabulous Air Museum
You take that simple black dress and add a statement necklace and earrings and suddenly it is elevated into a more interesting outfit . . . the same thing happens when you add hardware to your kitchen cabinets. Ok, sure… Read More »Hardware Makeover Magic – It’s the JEWELRY!
I really appreciated my CSA education; it was so much information that every Senior needs to know and yet much of it is not obvious. And guess what happened to ME in March? WOOT WOOT! Birthday Girl turns 65 and… Read More »Why 65 Might Be the Best Birthday Yet
We were craving an easy escape; a weekend away that felt like getting out of town without a long drive—and Hood River delivered perfectly. We stayed at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, which might sound ordinary, but it’s anything… Read More »Escape to Hood River