The #1 California Home Improvement is Fire Hardening
The Getty Center and Getty Villa emerged from the 2025 Los Angeles fire disaster as examples of fire hardening best practices.Yes, they had staff to…
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Don’t Let Fears of Home Buyer Remorse Stop You
"Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase. Their most common regret: buying a home that requires too much maintenance."(Clever Real…
If You’re Thinking of a 1031 Exchange But Don’t Want to Be a Landlord…
If you own rental property whether an entire rental or you are renting part of your house out or some other type of investment property…
Forget fiction. Home buying is a real life hero’s journey.
Do you feel like home buying has its ups and downs and winding road with plenty obstacles and hopefully triumphs?Congratulations! You are living Joseph Campbells…
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Stage Your House As an Easy Home Makeover
Does your house have the comfortable feel of an old shoe? Are you embarrassed to have people over? Or if you do, are you constantly…
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Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update Sell Your House?
Is the reward worth the risk of collaborating with a flipper / developer to update an older home in an affluent neighborhood before selling?The idea…
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Kitchen Remodeling Tips From Rockridge Architect Jason Kaldis with Rockridge Kitchen Tour Pics
Imagine opening up your home to show off your remodeled kitchen. That's what 8-10 Rockridge homeowners do every other year along with their builders, architects,…
My DIY Bathroom Remodel With Home Designer Software
Thinking of a budget remodel to update or fix things about your house that you don't like?Join the club! There's nothing like living in a…
The Wild West of Touring Homes is Now Less Wild
You know that viral SNL Zillow video where they say "pick up your phone, open the app, and tell us what you reallllly want."Ah, those…
6 Things NOT To Ask At An Open House If You Have a Buyer Agent
Open houses provide an invaluable opportunity for prospective buyers to explore properties firsthand at your leisure.Open houses are usually held on weekend afternoons, open to…