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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...

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

There are times when buyers can score a great deal on fixer-uppers. Sometimes, when a property just requires too much TLC, it eventually turns out to be not a good investment after all. Before making an offer, keep a keen eye on some signs of a money pit property:...

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

When your entire life is happening inside your home, especially these days, it matters how that space feels and functions. Your space should feel like an oasis -- a refuge from all the not-so-good things happening in our lives. In fact, there are simple tweaks you can...

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

So many people throughout the United States and throughout California are impacted by COVID-19, the coronavirus. Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation.  We hope...

A Must Read to Eliminate VA Home Loan Confusion

A Must Read to Eliminate VA Home Loan Confusion

VA loan questions are some of the ones we get asked most often. Our active-duty military and honorably discharged veterans have some really great possibilities available for them in the real estate space, and there are some lesser-known facts about how to take...

Grossest Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean

Grossest Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean

Quick question: What do you think is the grossest thing in your house? Whatever your answer is, just the thought of it likely made you scrunch your face. Thinking about cleaning it likely seems like a nightmare. We get it — life happens, you lack the time and energy...

Not Your Usual Halloween Home Decor Ideas

Not Your Usual Halloween Home Decor Ideas

Spooky season is upon us and we’re here for it! If you’re looking for something more up-to-date and unique, take a look at these Halloween decor ideas for inspiration. We are also sharing tips for wicked yet chic decorating this time of year.   Make a statement...

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...

Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

  A photogenic home makes a good first impression and attracts more potential buyers. So sellers, take note — the following are ways to prepare your home for the listing photos.   Make it sparkle We clean up when guests come over, right? So much more when...

How to Know if You Can Really Afford to Buy a Home

How to Know if You Can Really Afford to Buy a Home

If you’ve decided to buy a home and want to learn more about the financials, then you’re in the right place. You’re probably wondering how much you can afford. The following items are the most important money matters to consider. Know Your Debt-To-Income (DTI) Ratio...

Your Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Your Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Experts recommend an annual check-up to make sure your home is in tip-top shape and will be less prone to surprise repairs. Wrap up the year neatly and get your home ready for the coming year with the following to-dos: Ensure Main Water Shutoff Functions as Expected...