Conversations With Cathy

April is here and how nice to see the flowers and trees starting to bloom. The real estate market, too, is doing some serious branching out, which is long overdue. Let's get straight to the facts: the market is warming up fast, so LET'S GO! COMPASS NEWS: LET'S ADVERTISE! Compass Finds a New Outlet for Exclusive Listings, and our clients are the big winners. "Compass has forged a "first-of-its-kind" partnership with Rocket, the companies announced

WE'RE BACK FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Bob and I spent two weeks in Antarctica this month and to say it was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement. I did, however, manage to work besides distractions from playful penguins, aggressive seals, blowing whales, calving icebergs and majestic mountains. We couldn't help notice that even wildlife has very specific real estate requirements and honestly, they're not that different from ours! PENGUINS:  LOCATION, LOCATION

Did you make any resolutions? We all know they rarely work. So let's cut to the chase. Let's talk about New Year's Revelations (because Resolutions rarely survive January). Here's my top 5 to start your 2026 on the right foot... REVELATION #1 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS DON'T WORK   If they did, gyms would be full in March and no one would be buying chocolate on Valentine's Day. REVELATION #2 LET'S WAIT AND SEE IS NOT

Bobfest III marked Bob's milestone birthday weekend in October, but there were plenty of other "fests" to celebrate along the way. As I look back on the year through my favorite photos, they reflect that in between work, I did fit in some fun, some travel and some special moments at home, a reminder of why loving where we live matters.   Coldfest Started the year in Victor, Idaho where temps hit -30! The Tetons

My listing was featured in an article by Allyson Ackerman in CHRON. A historic stone lodge sitting right along the shores of Lake Austin has hit the market for the very first time—and it's asking $16 million. The property sits in the heart of Rivercrest, one of Austin's most storied (and star-studded) neighborhoods—and yes, it was once home to Matthew McConaughey. In fact, the actor reportedly bought his estate from a member of the same

I love November! To me, it's all about family, football, fall weather (sort of), and food. And for some, real estate is still front and center. For buyers, fewer people house-hunting means less competition, and buyers out now are serious and focused. For sellers, a home on the market in November means it stands out. Even the holidays don't stop the serious buyers; many are actively on the hunt. Your house might be the BEST

(Here's why buying or selling before the holidays works) Fall Buyers are focused, financially prepared and want to settle in before Thanksgiving and year-end travel. Fall Sellers can capitalize on Autumn aesthetics to make properties more appealing. Cooler weather gets more buyers out, too. Both Fall Sellers and Fall Buyers may be looking for potential tax breaks and are eager to make a deal. It's more pleasant for everyone to move in Fall weather!  

As Summer fades into the crisp promise of Fall, September presents a prime time to participate in the real estate market. With the buzz of back to school and back to college football, new energy is in the air. September is the perfect month to SEIZE so many opportunities. Want to know what they are? Well, read on! Seize Real Estate Opportunities (before all the sideliners jump in) Buyers are tired of waiting and proof