Monthly Archives: January 2023
How Home Improvements Can Increase Your Property Taxes
Remodeling can grow your home’s value but also raise your property tax. Here’s how it happens and what it can cost. You transformed your dingy basement into square footage you’ll actually use, with an entertainment room, a guest bedroom and a three-quarter bath. Yay! Dream realized. What’s more, the makeover will help boost your home’s... Read More
Storm Prep: Where to get sandbags in the Bay Area
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday for the entire San Francisco Bay Area as an atmospheric river is expected to bring massive flooding to the area this week. Residents looking to hunker down and wait for the storm to end will want to load up on sandbags if possible. Here are some... Read More
7 Popular Bathroom Upgrades
Homeowners are spending a median of $9,000 on bathroom renovations, which is 13% higher than last year, a new study finds. Homeowners are spending more money to spruce up their bathrooms as the pandemic-fueled home renovation boom continues. The national median spend for bathroom renovations jumped nearly 13% year over year to $9,000, according to... Read More