The fireplace in these photos was one of my favorite before-and-after transformations. It was years ago, but the example is still so pertinent. And who doesn’t love a “before” picture with a cat featured? The contractors removed all the dated… Read More »Fireplace Makeover
In August, I was in Denver to attend the 2026 CSA Conference and LEARNED SO MUCH. The Breakout Sessions were educational and the Key Note speakers were inspirational. As we landed in Denver, exciting news was shared that Compass Plus… Read More »2026 CSA Conference
Where to Spend and Where to Save For years I worked closely with a group of investors who were flipping houses. This was during the “foreclosure years” of 2009 – 2012 when homes were being sold in foreclosure auctions and my… Read More »Bathroom Facelift
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about living in Vancouver is how quickly you can escape to nature. Whether skiing in the winter or biking/hiking in the summer months, the options are plentiful and close by. For mountain… Read More »Mountain Biking
It was a little over a year ago that I completed my Senior Advisor classes became a Certified Senior Advisor. I was astounded by the wealth of helpful information and kept thinking “you don’t know what you don’t know.” It… Read More »Plan While You Can
Clear the Clutter, Reveal the Home! We’ve all heard that less is more, and it’s so true! We see that in every staged home — there is so much appeal to a room that is uncluttered. But we live in… Read More »The Art of Subtraction
Ok, this is going to sound crazy . . . . Certainly this space is all about things to do around Vancouver, but one of the great things to do is . . . well, LEAVE (!) by taking advantage of our… Read More »Weekend Getaway in Iceland (really!)
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
When we relocated here in 2021, we came from Danville CA which is east of San Francisco in the Bay Area. We were an hour’s drive to Napa and about 30 minutes to Livermore wine country. Napa is always lovely… Read More »Local Winery Scene