9 Helpful Tips for Spring Cleaning 2021
Is there anything more satisfying than coming home to a squeaky clean home? Yes, all that scrubbing and decluttering can be a bit time-consuming and overwhelming, not to mention energy-draining, but we’re one year into the pandemic, and a well-sanitized surrounding...
Nine Important Tips When Moving into a New Home
So, you just bought a new house– Congratulations! The ultimate challenge isn’t over just yet! There is a lot to consider when moving into a new house, let alone a new neighborhood. And while most people focus on moving steps like packing and unpacking to be the only...
Virtual Tours 101: 9 Ways to Prepare for a Virtual Showing
In the year 2019, the real estate market welcomed a new and innovative way of showing homes which eventually became a helpful tool in keeping the industry alive amidst the coronavirus pandemic– virtual showing and tours. Yes, ladies and gents, what was once imagined...
10 Home Essentials To Help You Transition To A Smart Home
It seemed like only yesterday when Disneyland featured a famed exhibit called “The House of the Future,” where the impressive piece portrayed a home made out of sturdy plastic, filled with gadgets and innovations. It boasted a full array of ‘groundbreaking’...
10 Important Features Today’s Homebuyers Look For in a Home
As the world continues to rebound and make small leaps amid the pandemic, the housing market redeems itself with its slow-but-steady, strong growth this 2021, most specifically for rents, home prices, and of course, housing sales. Yes, the pandemic has served as an...
10 Questions First-Time Home Buyers Commonly Ask
Are you buying a home for the first time? A house may be the single biggest investment a person will ever make, so it’s essential to purchase the right one for your needs, financial capacity, and life circumstances. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck with a financial burden...
Nine Biggest Turnoffs for Potential Homebuyers
With the influx of beautiful homes in the current housing market, it doesn’t take much for a potential homebuyer to walk into a home (or even just drive by it) and be completely put off from buying it. Turnoffs could hinder you from getting top dollar– and possibly...
Tara’s Tips: 10 Low-Cost Upgrades To Increase Your Home Value
Are you thinking of putting your house up on the market soon? Home staging can be both exhausting and expensive, especially if we're looking at major renovations. What many homeowners, especially first-time sellers, don't realize, however, is that there are several...
Tara’s Tips: 10 Easy Ways To Transform Your Home Into Your Own Spa
Do you miss taking a break and having a relaxing spa day? You may feel anxious about your health and safety every single time you go out. And admittedly, your home is the best place you can be during the pandemic. Even if it has been a year since COVID-19 first broke...
Tara’s Tips: What To Expect in California Real Estate in 2021
The California Association of Realtors has released its highly-anticipated California Housing Market Forecast for 2021 last October, and if you're looking to put your house in the market or buy one for the family real soon, you've probably been waiting on these real...
Set Up An Ideal Homeschool Space With These 4 Simple Tips
The recent events of 2020 have resulted in major shifts in the way we live, work, and learn. These inevitable changes have intensified most homeowners' desire to redesign their spaces, and setting up a viable homeschool space seems to be at the top of the list....
PROPOSITION 19 is APPROVED!
Californians, get ready for some good news! CA VOTERS PASSED PROPOSITION 19 This provides needed housing and tax relief for seniors, wildfire victims, and generating much needed revenue for schools, fire districts, cities and counties as they face budget shortfalls...
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