Smart Homeowners Prepare for Winter
Check and/or add new weather-stripping to doors. Clear out weep holes in window sills so water will drain efficiently Test furnace and replace new filters Have your fireplace cleaned and inspected. Replace batteries in existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (Consider replacing with the new tamper-proof detectors offering a 10-year-lifespan battery. Clear/clean out clothes dryer […]
Atrium Reinvented!
Clients Rick and Karen recently purchased a South Livermore Wine Country duet with an atrium attached to the kitchen and dining room. As an empty space surrounded by two walls and two sliders it lacked beauty and offered nothing but glare. After several months in the home, Rick and Karen started to plan upgrade the […]
2016 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report
If you are thinking about selling your house or you just want to update and don’t know where to begin, consulting the 2016 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report may give you some insight. Remodeling and improving can be overwhelming. By accessing the report you may be able to clarify which items are worthy of your […]
How to Make Your House Less Appealing to Termites
Don’t let your one of your most valued possessions become a home to dry wood or subterranean termites. These pests cause millions of dollars of damage to San Francisco Bay area homes every year. For best practice, schedule a inspection with a trusted vendor every three years to learn if you are pest free or […]
5 Fabulous Tips for Selling this Summer
If you’re planning to put your house on the market this late spring or early summer you need to get your house, and yourself, ready to capitalize on the sizzling spring and summer selling season, when so many more homes are offered for sale in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here are 5 items to […]
Number One Home Improvement Begins at the Entrance
About 101% of your investment in a new front door will help add value to your home. So use your imagination and don’t feel guilty because this is one thing that you can change to separate your home from others and create a guiltless home improvement project!
Designs Trending in 2015
Everything old is new again…Gold, Cowhide, Wallpaper and Blue! Recent report from Digs Home Trend Forecast has interior designers selecting some familiar items in the home projected to be popular with homeowners everywhere. Mirrors, fixtures, door hardware and knobs will soon see a new version of gold with a shiny finish making a strong statement. […]
Thinking of Selling Soon, Let’s Meet!
Those that have the most motivation for a successful sale will have me review the property months before selling. These savvy sellers will ask what they can do to maximize their planned sale. Sometimes I am a little surprised as to what plans might include: for example ripping out an existing yard to get some […]
What Home Buyers Desire in 2014…
The National Association of Home Builders report that appliances and improvements with Energy Star-rating are the number one item home buyers seek when purchasing a new home. Appliances and windows with energy and cost-saving capabilities are two of the most important items buyers seek in the new homes they purchase. In the recent survey homebuyers […]
April Means Home Rejuvination Inside & Out
April is a month of renewal. It’s time to dust off the outdoor furniture, tidy up and refresh decor. With Earth Day on the calendar, it’s also a great time to adopt a few green habits. Here are some ideas to get your home and yard in the spring spirit. 1. Set up outdoor furniture. If […]