Category: Home Tips
The Power of Real Estate Concierge Services: Beyond Buying and Selling
As your Realtor, my ultimate aim is not merely to assist you in buying or selling a home. My goal is to provide a seamless, stress-free experience that saves you time and effort. This is where the power of “concierge services” comes into play. The Added Value of Concierge Services Purchasing or selling a home... Read More
Where to Get Free Boxes
25 Places to Find Free Moving Boxes Near You If you’re moving soon, you might be wondering “where can I find moving boxes near me?” Better yet – where can you find free moving boxes? After all, brand new moving boxes aren’t cheap. From hiring a moving company to renting a storage unit, the process... Read More
10 Tips for Successful Spring Cleaning: How to Freshen Up Your Home for the New Season
Tidy up your home, but also to make it a healthier and more environmentally friendly space Read More
How to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim
Filing a home insurance claim in a timely fashion can put money in your pocket faster. Maybe it’s a loud crash overhead. Maybe it’s shattering glass. Maybe it’s a steady drip of water from your kitchen ceiling. Any of these sounds could mean that you quickly need to learn how to file a home insurance... Read More
Bay Area will end sales of gas furnaces and water heaters. Here’s what it means for you:
The move affects both existing homes and new construction. Here are the details If you live in the Bay Area and your natural gas-powered water heater stops working after 2027, you will be required to install an electric model instead. Bay Area regulators voted Wednesday to adopt rules to phase out the sale and installation... Read More
Maximize Your Home’s Value: Don’t Make These 6 Home Staging Mistakes
When you’re selling your home, you want it to look its absolute best for potential buyers. You’ve seen gorgeous images of impeccably decorated homes in magazines, on TV and on social media. They inspire envy, or maybe just inspire — and they are all staged. Home staging brings out your home’s most impressive assets so... Read More
14 Home Decor Trends You Won’t Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
Home design trends come and go, but some turn into classics that shape the way we think about style and decor for years to come. When you’re decorating your home, a good rule of thumb is to go a little more traditional with major furnishings and to incorporate the new trends you respond to with textiles... Read More
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
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
10 Horrifying Home Design Trends: 2022 Edition
10 Horrifying Home Design Trends: 2022 Edition Find out what designers say and consumer surveys show are becoming tiresome trends in the home. October 10, 2022 Design Trends By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Every year, there are new and evolving home design fads that should “scare” you to death. Last year, there were moss-covered accent walls (gasp!), acrylic... Read More