Looking to transform your bathroom into a stylish, yet peaceful retreat? Check out these popular new bathroom trends that are going to be BIG this year! 1.Floating Vanities A wall-hung vanity is clean and airy and doesn’t seem like a big heavy box on the floor.” And regardless of its setup, floating vanities make it […]
How To Move With Kids: Helping Your Children Cope With A Big Move
Moving is extremely stressful for everyone involved. Figuring out how to move with kids adds additional stress and emotions to an already taxing situation. Whether you’re moving across the country or just to a different neighborhood, use these tactics to prepare your kids emotionally and make moving as smooth as possible for them. Start with […]
What’s The Most Sought After Exterior Home Feature?
Forget outdoor living space—ample windows are what homebuyers really want. When it comes to buying a home, the exterior of your home is a major selling point. It’s your first impression and this feature can make the difference between love-at-first-sight and onto-the-next. And according to a recent study by Homes.com, the one curb appeal component […]
Does a Finished Garage Add Value or Is It Just a ‘Nice to Have’?
Does your garage need a little bit of help, but you’re wondering if going the extra mile will add real value to your home? The answer? The truth is a clean, well-organized garage will most likely impress buyers enough that you shouldn’t expect to need to do a big remodel. However, what you need to […]
Buying Your First Home
Owning vs. Renting One of the most common and significant necessities that life offers is owning your own home. There is always a sense of security, satisfaction, contentment and fulfillment attached to owning a home. There is nothing sweeter in life than buying and owning your own property. Owning a house is a lifetime […]
How to Sell your Home Fast and For the Best Price
A good agent will not list your home at an inflated price just to get you to sign with them. A good agent will want your home to sell quickly, fairly, and to the right buyer. A good agent will tell you the truth about how to maximize the potential to get more money from […]
What to Expect When Listing Your Home
Though these are generalizations pooled from years of experience, it is quite common to find yourself in some of these situations. Your home is your own palace, your lives are lived in it. Naturally you are going to have attachments and emotions around certain aspects of selling your home. If you can, remove yourself from […]
Holding an Open House to Sell Your Home
Let your home smile at buyers when the agent shows the house. You want to create an atmosphere where they can see themselves in your home, so remove personal items like photographs, and let your home shine! Think Ahead – When you leave the house in the morning or during the day, leave it as […]
Drought Tolerant Plants for Curb Appeal
Summer is almost here, California is in a drought, and San Diego is no exception. With water being in short supply, why not consider getting rid of your water hog lawn and plant some of the following drought tolerant plants? Not only will they cut back on your water bill, they can also bump up […]
Buyer and Seller Fees in a Real Estate Sale
Navigating home buying/selling can be a daunting task. There are so many things to do and remember. A good Realtor will help you make sense of all the steps. But what are some general expectations? Here’s a handy list to help you figure out who pays for what in the home buying/selling experience. The Seller […]
