Spring Cleaning – Part I

The sunny weather and beautiful wildflowers are here to tell you it’s spring, and with spring comes spring-cleaning.Maintaining a home requires time, effort, and a…

Choosing the Right Neighborhood in 2014

People often spend a lot of time thinking about the house they want to live in, but not as much time considering the neighborhood. Here…

How to Prepare for a Move

Moving can be exciting, but it tends to come with a few drawbacks (like getting all your earthly possessions from one location to another). So,…

Selling a Home “As Is”

Based on questions I frequently hear, it appears people are confused about whether homes can be sold “as is” in California. I’ve heard sellers say,…

Pets: We Can’t Live Without Them, But Our Buyers Can

Most of us wouldn’t trade our pets for anything, but when it comes to selling your home, why limit your audience to pet lovers? I…

Bring the Heat: Fireplaces, Inserts, Wood Stoves, Pellet Stoves, and More

I am happy to announce that I have to get back to Schat’s Bakery to pick up some more gift cards because I’m getting several…

Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2014 is Earth Day. To celebrate, you may want to go green and save a little green in the process. You can help…

Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence is a funny thing. As adults, we understand that wanting something doesn’t necessarily make it so (for example, no matter how much we…

Would You Like Free Money? Consider a Reverse Mortgage

Would you like to receive a check from the bank to supplement your income after you turn 55 years old? If you own your own…

Getting a New Roof: Not Too Exciting, But Awfully Important

Of all the things to spend money on, a new roof has to be one of the least exciting. And yet, delaying a new roof…