Rooted Here.
Long before Compass arrived in Wisconsin, the people who would help shape its presence here were already deeply connected to the communities they served. Five years later, eight longtime…
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The Family Lake House
There is something uniquely sentimental about a family lake house. It is more than a piece of real estate. It is where children learned to swim off the end of the pier, where grandparents…
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Renovate, Restore, or Reimagine?
8 Steps to Updating a Home Without Erasing What Makes It Special Every home tells a story. In Walworth County, some have been telling theirs for more than a century. From grand lakefront…
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A Legacy Lives On
A Classic Greek Revival Home returns to its grandeur. WRITTEN BY CHRYSA SMITHPHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT AMUNDSON Some say you can’t go home again. But for Bill and Beverly Birck, that couldn’t be…
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Strategic Shade & Comfort
FROM MIDDAY HEAT TO EVENING RETREAT:COOLING DOWN YOUR OUTDOOR SANCTUARY As the mercury climbs and the midsummer sun settles directly overhead, the dream of lakefront living can sometimes feel…
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Green Grocer
ORGANIC GROCERY STORE, DELI, COFFEE SHOP & BAR Written by Dave FidlinPhotography by Bob Coscarelli When the doors first opened more than a decade and a half ago, entrepreneurs Dawn Marie…
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Five Years of Guiding You Home
Celebrating the Compass Anniversary Summer in the country is a season of reflection, celebration, and coming home.As we look out over the sun-drenched waters of Lake Geneva and the…
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The Perfect Match
IN LAKE GENEVA, A HOME AND DESIGN FIRM BEYOND MEASUREMENT WRITTEN BY CHRYSA SMITHPHOTOGRAPHY BY ALIZA BARAN Meet Philip Sassano. The Managing Principal and Lead Designer of the Harvard, IL…
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Local Favorites
of the Agents of Compass Wisconsin From the historic charm of Richmond to the serene shores of Williams Bay and Lake Como, Compass agents have curated the ultimate guide to the region’s…
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Rebirth on the Water
When Renewal Means Remembering Rebirth, renewal, and renovation are not just construction concepts—they are acts of stewardship. Lakefront homes are more than structures; they are part of a…
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Sewn Together
Nearly 40 years in, Lidia and Nick Pastiu of Nick’s Upholstery are partners in the art of preservation. WRITTEN BY KELLY AIGLONPHOTOS PROVIDED BY NICK’S UPHOLSTERY & LIDIA’S…
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Crafting a Lifestyle
A Milwaukee Riverfront Condo Transforms into an Owner’s Luxurious Club Lounge Written by Chrysa Smith Photography by Aliza Baran When Kristine Cherek and Kirk Larsen got the idea to turn their…
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