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Home Improvements That Pay Off
There are home improvements that pay off the most. If I asked you what particular remodel or change to the home you thought would increase your home’s value the most… what would you say? Would it be a new kitchen, a remodeled bathroom, or...
What Men and Women Want in a Home – It Differs!
I know you are not surprised to hear that when looking to purchase a home, men and women want very different things. Big closets, fancy state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, man caves, billiard rooms, large closets—those interests actually divide across...
You Asked: Do I Have to Sell a Home to Buy One?
Should I sell a home to buy one? With such wonderful real estate prices and interest rates still, right now, lots of homeowners want to make a transaction—to a bigger home, to a retirement home, or to a different neighborhood among other things....
How to Spruce Up Your Kitchen on a Budget
Do you need a kitchen update? The kitchen is currently thought of as the heart of the home. Many prospective homebuyers make this their first stop when they check out a home, so make sure your kitchen looks clean and updated. There are great...
10+ Money-Making Home Improvements
Are home improvements and remodeling necessary and worth it? If I asked you what particular remodel or change to the home you thought might increase your home’s value the most… what would you say? Would it be a new kitchen, a remodeled...
What You Can Do About Real Estate Fraud
Fraud seems to be rampant these days. It’s just about everywhere. The other day my elderly aunt was stopped in the Whole Foods parking lot by someone whose car was all banged up, and he told her that she has hit his car with hers; he was just trying to get...
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
“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
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...