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The Stress of Surprise Home Repairs

The Stress of Surprise Home Repairs

  Life is full of surprises. But one that any homeowner is not so thrilled about are surprise home repairs. (Oh no!) Whether it be a water leak, or something just broke and needs replacement, the stress of home repairs can happen at any time and nearly half of...

It Pays to Make these Home Improvements

It Pays to Make these Home Improvements

The bigger the home project, the bigger your risk may be. But don’t fret, the key to a successful renovation is only doing things that add value to your property. Over the years, we’ve helped many property owners rent or sell their home fast by doing a few edits in...

Mortgage Applications Point to Good News in the Housing Market

Mortgage Applications Point to Good News in the Housing Market

When COVID-19 hit the United States, many people began to worry about the economic outlook, including the housing market. Our office was fielding inquiries from people wondering whether they should sell or buy, and whether the market is going to drop as a result of...

To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen

To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re currently thinking about renovating this space, you’re also probably considering buying new appliances. And if you’re asking yourself - to mix or to match, here are some of the most common concerns and we got you...

On Trend: What is a Housiversary?

On Trend: What is a Housiversary?

    Nowadays, people celebrate almost about anything – from Pizza Day to Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. It’s no surprise that we humans came up with the idea of Housiversary too – where homeowners celebrate annually the day they officially owned their...

Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home

Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home

If you’re looking for a sign, this is it – now is a great time to make a home purchase. If you have been renting for some time, you may want to consider buying a house instead, because the money you pay your landlord is basically paying someone else’s mortgage! If, on...

Ways To Be More Effective While You Work From Home

Ways To Be More Effective While You Work From Home

  If you’re one of the many people who’s just getting the hang of work-from-home lifestyle, we’re guessing that sometimes, you find yourself lacking motivation, feeling like you’re in a slump and prone to procrastination, especially when Netflix is a little too...

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Good news for home sellers: You are in a good position right now as there is little supply of homes for sale and there are quite a large number of buyers shopping around. The coronavirus has definitely reshaped the way we do real estate. Aside from observing social...

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

Buying a home is often the largest purchase one will make in a lifetime. And saving $100K on your next home sounds crazy, right? While saving up for a whopping six-figure milestone down payment may be a challenge for some, it is not actually impossible. How to save...

Your Fall To-dos To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Your Fall To-dos To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Winter in California is warmer compared to other parts of the country. But, we need to be ready for storms and freezes. Here’s your fall maintenance checklist to prepare your home for the wet and cool months to come. Prepare Your California Home For Winter Clean up...

Be a Backyard Landlord: What Is ADU Law?

Be a Backyard Landlord: What Is ADU Law?

Building an accessory dwelling unit or ADU in California is one of the best investments right now and homeowners should look into maximizing these laws to their fullest potential. But first, let’s take a look at what ADUs are and how homeowners can generate rental...

Room Colors and How They Affect You

Room Colors and How They Affect You

“Living without color is like living without love... It brings so much happiness and life and love to a space. Color is absolutely nothing to be afraid of.” — world-class interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Colors can have a profound effect on one’s emotions. Invite...

How Prop 19 Works

How Prop 19 Works

Property taxes increase when a property changes ownership. The taxable value of most properties is less than what they could be sold for. This is because the price most properties could sell for grows faster than 2 percent per year. Because of this, when a property...

Low End vs Luxury Real Estate: Which Is A Better Investment

Low End vs Luxury Real Estate: Which Is A Better Investment

Whether you're looking into it now or thinking about investments in the future, you might be wondering which league you want to play in the real estate investing game — the low end or high end? Much like any investment, you must know your numbers. We share the things...

Your Must-Have Homebuyer Checklist

Your Must-Have Homebuyer Checklist

Are you ready to buy a home? There’s more to a home purchase than picking your favorite listing and just moving in. There are several reasons why the process takes a while: the biggest reason is that it’s tough for home buyers to find their dream home at their dream...

VA Home Loan Advantages

VA Home Loan Advantages

One in every ten adults in San Diego County is a veteran of military service. Veterans home loans can help Veterans, service members, and their survivors to buy, build, improve, or refinance a home. You’ll still need to have the required credit and income for the loan...

Stylish Ways of Hiding the Ugly Stuff Inside Your Home

Stylish Ways of Hiding the Ugly Stuff Inside Your Home

Cords, thermostats, routers, plumbing, and pet items are all functional but don’t look that great in the open. Look, you don’t have to redo your home or make any drastic changes — we will share some cheap and creative solutions for this. Feel free to copy these quick...

Money Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Money Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Are you planning to buy a home? Set yourself up for success by preparing and maintaining excellent financial health. Here are the three biggest money mistakes to avoid while you're in the process of purchasing a home. Making Big Purchases If you just bought a car or...