If you’re looking for a quick, beautiful outing near Vancouver, a visit to Moulton Falls Regional Park is always a good idea. This time of year, the water is high and the falls feel especially dramatic: fast, loud, and full of energy.… Read More »Moulton Falls: Big Views, Easy Trails, Zero Excuses
I have already featured PAINT as my favorite biggest-bang-for-your-buck update — but today I want to focus on the exterior paint color. Because a home’s curb appeal is truly the first impression. The photos below show the house (left) as… Read More »It’s All About Curb Appeal – Exterior Paint Color: Same House. Whole New Personality
I always tell people, when they need something (paint, repair, new roof, junk hauling — whatever it might be) “ask a realtor.” Seriously. We’re like walking directories of great local pros. Over time, we collect the best of the best.… Read More »Estate Sale Hero: Jenny Brown
Destination . . . Airport? Considering this space is for “fun things to do” in the area, you might think AN AIRPORT does not apply as a fun place to hang out, but I’m here to argue that point. And… Read More »Love at First Flight: Why PDX is Probably the Best Airport on the Planet
In the example photos, we replaced the wall-to-wall carpeting and tile kitchen tile with an affordable luxury vinyl with a hardwood-floor look. Changing the flooring in a home can be truly transformative. Replacing carpet with luxury vinyl, in particular, can… Read More »From the Ground Up: A Flooring Transformation
Welcome to part 3 of my parents great adventure in their transition from spacious home to assisted living. The second month in their new home was also BIRTHDAY MONTH for both of them. My dad turned 90 on the 21st… Read More »My Parents Big Move, Chapter 3
A Night at the Opera in Portland: Experiencing Everest Read the book, see the movie… then experience the opera? For those of us who remember Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, published in 1997, and later watched the film Everest, this production feels like… Read More »Portland Opera House
You get only one chance to make a first impression, so it’s important to make it a good one. When your home is on the market, showings will gather at the front door, spending time to open the lockbox before… Read More »Front Door Facelift: Creating the Best First Impression
Earlier this year, I completed my Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) training as part of Compass Plus, Compass’s division focused on serving older adults. The education proved invaluable—especially recently, when I helped my parents move into an assisted living home. Moving… Read More »My Parents Move, Chapter 2
Replacing the kitchen countertops is one of the quickest ways to elevate style, add functionality, and give the heart of the home a refreshed, contemporary look. In the photo above, our clients replace their granite countertop with quartz and the… Read More »Surface Appeal:How New Countertops Transform the Whole Kitchen