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Gorgeous Greens: Ideas for Green Kitchen Cabinets

Gorgeous Greens: Ideas for Green Kitchen Cabinets

You’ve seen it all over this year — green is said to be the “it” color of 2022. If you’re feeling a bit playful and thinking of refreshing your kitchen cabinets, green is a good color to consider. Designers love playing with this versatile color and here’s proof....

The Ideal Home Cleaning Schedule: Are You Doing It Enough?

The Ideal Home Cleaning Schedule: Are You Doing It Enough?

Some places can be a more common ground for germs that’s why experts recommend a regular cleaning schedule to follow. Thanks to Mattress Online UK, here’s what to clean and when. What do you think of this list? Are you cleaning often enough? Let us know in the...

Have a Thanksgiving Table You Can Be Proud Of

Have a Thanksgiving Table You Can Be Proud Of

  Thanksgiving is such a special time for families and food and one place becomes the heart of it to grace this event — the dinner table. Now before you bring out your china, your fanciest glasses, your shiniest silverware, and a centerpiece to impress your...

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...

Timeless Kitchen Accents for Every Kitchen Style

Timeless Kitchen Accents for Every Kitchen Style

“Trends, I hate that word because it gives people the excuse to keep making rash, sometimes expensive changes to their homes, only to regret it or tire of it in a few years’ time,” says Helen Parker, creative director of deVOL, the UK-based manufacturer of...

Fall Is the Most Beautiful Season —Here’s Proof

Fall Is the Most Beautiful Season —Here’s Proof

Colder air, warm surroundings — fall has finally come and we’re totally here for it. Some people are busy dressing up their homes to match this lovely season. Take a look at some of our favorite home fall inspirations that prove autumn is the most beautiful season....

Perks of Owning a Home

Perks of Owning a Home

Labeling yourself a “homeowner” really has a nice ring to it, right? Not only that but there are many other pros to this new role. Here are the major advantages of owning a home. You Can Create Your Dream Home. You have the freedom to make changes in your living...

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it for sale. This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to sell and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision.   Make...

Home Decor Items Under $25

Home Decor Items Under $25

Making your home pretty and nice doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. Check out these little decorative additions to your humble abode — all under 25 bucks! Aromatherapy Candle   Price: $13.99 (On Sale for $9.99 as of this writing) What others are saying: “I...

Tax Facts for Sellers

Tax Facts for Sellers

Much like any business, there are expenses when selling a home. It’s important to know the various costs of selling your property namely the real estate agent commission, pre-inspections, home staging, etc. Today, we’re talking about the taxes that impact your home...

Can Neighbors Affect My Property Value?

Can Neighbors Affect My Property Value?

In real estate, we use the term “external obsolescence”, meaning a depreciation in the value of a home due to factors that exist outside the property itself. And the neighborhood is one. Ideally, you’d want to have a community that has the following: Key businesses,...

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

We shared in a previous blog about the power of color and how it creates mood in a space. Now, we’ll talk about the power of paint on how it can create a visual impact on a room. The amazing people at Liven Design illustrate how you can seemingly change the physical...

Quick Morning Cleaning Routine

Quick Morning Cleaning Routine

Busy moms, we hear you! Hate having to constantly catch up on cleaning every after work or on the weekends? A few minutes in the morning is all you need — seriously! You can achieve a clean and tidy home in a fraction of the time and here’s a cleaning plan you can...

Americana Party Ideas for the Best Fourth of July Yet

Americana Party Ideas for the Best Fourth of July Yet

See how homes around America set up their homes and party like it’s 1776. Get inspired with these home decor and party ideas that capture the spirit of Independence Day. Warning: Lots of red, blue and whites ahead!   Patriotic Picnic Use what you already have!...

Affordable Ways to Create an Upscale Vibe at Home

Affordable Ways to Create an Upscale Vibe at Home

Wanting to switch things up a little bit at home? Home updates can make a big impact on the overall look, and it is achievable without the hefty price tag. Here are some ideas for affordable updates that can impress:   Paint Cost: around $300-500 A fresh coat of...

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

Home inspections are a great way to learn a lot about the home you are buying or selling. Preparing for a home inspection is an essential part of the home selling or buying process. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for a home inspection, credits to the...