A Buyer’s Market? More Home Listings, But . . .
We’re seeing more home listings, but it’s not a buyer’s market, due to high prices According to a new housing inventory report from Trulia, we’re seeing more home listings across the country today which might sound like great news for homeb...
The Top 10 Home Kitchen Design Trends for 2019
What do you want in a home kitchen design or renovation? You might be surprised about the trends in home kitchen design for 2019. Some are old, others are new. Whether you’re planning to stay in your home or list it in the coming year, a trophy ki...
Santa Barbara Salt Cave
Santa Barbara Salt Cave is the largest underground Crystal Salt Cave in North America I’ve blogged previously about the healthy lifestyle we live here in Santa Barbara but the incredible facility and spa called the Santa Barbara Salt Cave, takes ...
6 Things Homesellers Should Avoid
Here are Important Things for Homesellers to Steer Clear of It’s a seller’s market but for homesellers, that doesn’t mean anything goes. You still need to take the time to prepare and market your house. Before you begin your house selling jo...
Moving Advice: What To Keep and What to Leave Behind
My moving advice includes 10 items to leave and 5 things you’ll want to keep safe I’ve shared moving advice in previous blogs including “6 Moving Mistakes to Avoid,” but I haven’t shared the fact that moving is the perfect time to get rid ...
6 California Real Estate Laws Buyers Need to Know About
From taxes to disclosure requirements, California real estate laws include some unique practices Whether you plan to purchase your own home or buy investment property in the sunshine state, California Real Estate laws affect your transaction. Buying...
Buying a Home vs. Leasing One
3 questions to ask when deciding to buy or lease a home If you’re in a quandary about whether to buy or lease a home in today’s volatile real estate market, you’re not alone. According to The Pew Research Center, more U.S. households are leasi...
Top 4 “Real Estate Facts” Debunked
Experts agree: conventional wisdom surrounding so-called real estate facts is not always accurate We’ve all heard them, and everyone assumes these nuggets of wisdom are true, but should we rely on what are often considered real estate facts? Exper...
New Real Estate Trend: Buying a House Sight Unseen
Would you ever buy a home based on a real estate trend? Buying a home without seeing it first is – as crazy as it sounds – a new real estate trend. According to those in the know, it’s becoming a new normal in America. Of course, most peopl...
Extreme Lawn Care: Are You a Competitor?
10 Summer lawn care tips from the extreme lawn care guru I’ve blogged before about the importance of curb appeal but extreme lawn care is new to me. Would you pick blades of grass by hand or vacuum your lawn? Some homeowners across the country do....