East Coast to West Coaster

As someone who moved from the hustle of Washington D.C. to easygoing Denver, I know there is a bit of a difference in culture, especially moving across the United States. When living in Colorado, and visiting family that live on the East Coast frequently, I’ve realized that each region has their own culture, style, and environment that is uniquely their…

Giving Back

Giving back to your community is one of the most important steps in creating a home for yourself in a new environment. Giving time to serve in your community only has positive benefits that go a long way to helping you and others within your new town.  In addition to helping you plug into your new community,  you will feel…

What Makes a House a Home?

What makes a house a home? A foundation, roof, four walls and a door make a house. It is a place designed for refuge and meets the basic human need for a safe place to rest. Imagine a world where people are satisfied with this rather bland floor plan. For this world, a house has no more need for innovation…

Three Tips to Ease the Anxiety of Moving

Congratulations! You’re moving, and along with all the excitement that comes with this new chapter in your life is the reality that you and your family’s lives are about to change. As a kid, I survived two moves to completely different regions of the country. While no family’s moving experience is the same, hopefully the tips I give…

Mother’s Day

Sunday May 14, 2017 is Mother’s Day. There are so many things to write about mothers. I think of those children who have lost their mother. Especially a young women from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Her mom died before her high school graduation. She is an amazing and accomplished young woman whose life and family were turned upside down. It has…

Home Improvements: A List of What Pay Off and What Don’t?

I am often asked by clients and friends what home improvements pay off? Each year Remodeling Magazine puts out a report on Cost vs. Value, average returns homeowners see when they upgrade and what they’d see as a return if they sold. They further break it down into regions. It is important to know that there are givens that must…

Pets and Relocating – Things to Plan & Do Prior to Packing

When you decide to move don’t forget about your furry friends. They are an important part of your family you don’t want to leave behind.  The ASPCA states approximately 6.5 million animals enter US animal shelters nationwide every year.  The top two reasons for relinquishment of dogs and cats per a study by the National Council on Pet Population are…

FUN CITIES IN THE USA-VISITING AUSTIN, TEXAS

There is a wealth of places to visit in the United States. One place you will want to put on you list is Austin, Texas. Austin is the capital of Texas and yes, the state capital building is one of the largest in the country. Don’t miss seeing it! Here are some things to put on your list to do…

Is Beautiful Cheesman Park a Haunted One?

Cheesman Park  is one of Denver’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods.  It was annexed in 1883 by the city of Denver and by the early 1900’s some of the city’s wealthiest people began construction of stately homes and mansions that would surround the park.  In the 1930’s, the attraction of the neighborhood caused it to become denser with the…