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Irresistible Valentine’s Day Inspired Home Ideas
It’s the month of love, so staple color palette like softer pinks, rich chocolate browns and shades of regal red are back. But there are other ways of making a space look romantic without overusing these usual paper heart decorations and petals on the floor. Here are...
Love Movies? Here Are Some Epic Home Tools to Watch ’em
With the Academy Awards just around the corner, we came up with a list of things we think every film buff would love to have in their home. You can showcase your love for movies in your space with these decor items and home gadgets. Cinema Light Box Click to buy Write...
Secrets to Selling Your Home Fast this 2020
Thinking of selling your house this 2020? Here are 10 proven ways to get top dollar fast when selling your home. Ways to get top dollar fast when selling your home Find the Right Real Estate Agent Finding the right real estate agent to partner with is the first step...
Real Estate Investing for Everyone, Including Millenials
Growth - that is the general theme especially in the beginning of the year. Most would want to improve themselves, take on a new challenge or increase their income. And an idea that could spring up is real estate investing. Millenials are breaking the norm and have...
7 Ways to Save the Environment at Home
With the new year come all sorts of New Year’s Resolutions: form many, becoming more aware and environmentally-conscious is one of them! Being eco-wise is good economics in our home, finances, and with the earth. Besides recycling, there are simple things we can do in...
Resolutions For Your Home In the New Year 2022
At this time of year, you are likely setting goals of what you’ll be able to accomplish this year. What about your home goals? In the spirit of new beginnings, we’re sharing New Year’s home improvement ideas that you may want to consider for your home this year to...
Holiday Decor to Inspire You
Christmas is just around the corner. Are you in the mood yet? If not, we’ve got some holiday decor ideas to help you get there! Classic Christmas Tree Timeless fir, red ribbon, dazzling lights, Christmas balls and an angel topper - it simply never gets old. Image by...
What You Need To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2020
The American dream doesn’t just happen overnight so you have to be prepared. If you’re considering buying a house in 2020, here are the things you should do now: Talk to a Lender Find out among the many loan programs or mortgage lenders what you can qualify for, what...
5 DIY Home Improvements That You May Be Doing Illegally
Itching to do DIY home improvement projects already? Hold it, as you may want to check to see if you’re violating any state or local laws. Some jobs call for a licensed professional, and at times, you’ll need a building permit. Of course, as a homeowner, it's your...
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
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
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...
Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home
If your muddy dog suddenly runs inside the house, you wipe the dirt up. If the trash is full, you take it out. We all know how to care and keep our homes clean, but let’s face it -- there are areas in the house that we tend to forget. We get it — life happens, you’re...
Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property
Are you thinking of buying a home? Aside from the things you need to prepare before making a purchase, you also need to prepare some questions and mental notes when looking around for a home. Here are some important considerations when buying a house in California....
Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)
Our homes may not look as futuristic as the ones in The Jetsons yet, but we sure have gone far, and technology continues to evolve rapidly. Now, almost everything in your home can be connected through WIFI. Our application of robotics and artificial intelligence keeps...
Real Estate 101: Home Appraisal vs. Valuation
When someone wants to buy or sell a house, they need to know how much it's worth. Home appraisals and valuations are methods used to determine the value of a home, but they differ in terms of how they are done and their purposes. We’ll help you understand the...
Keep Ants Out of Your Home for Good
You are a champion in keeping your home spic and span. But, still baffled to find your home still being pestered by ants? Here’s an awesome infographic from Infographic Bee to help you get rid of them safely. Observe Ants can enter your home through the...
20 Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean but Should
There are several often-overlooked things in your house, probably collecting years of dust and dirt at this point that also deserve your attention and care too. Here are things in your home that you’ve probably never bothered to clean but you probably should. ...