When we moved into our La Canada fixer-upper, we knew we wanted to put in a pool. But first things first, we remodeled the kitchen and baths. Several years later, we could afford a swimming pool and had a standard chlorinated one built. O...
Were you one of one out of five homeowners who tackled a remodeling project in the last year?
At least once a week, I receive an inquiry regarding a recommendation for a roofer, exterminator, electrician, real estate attorney, or??? Of c...
While the majority of home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contemplating selling your home in th...
Are you prepared for an earthquake? Earthquakes are a fact of life in our Southern California neighborhoods. Are you prepared? You need to be! If a significant quake doesn’t rely on immediate help from the government or the Red Cross (remem...
There are cities where residents never want to leave. However, they often outgrow the existing housing stock, and new neighborhoods and communities need to be carved out.
Less than twenty years ago, La Crescenta needed more affluen...
Did you read my post last week about our journey to buying our dream home?
For those of you who own a home, you will agree that when you first purchase your home, you are worried about making the mortgage payment. The first year or two are...
I am not a sports fan – I have never been, and other than the Detroit Pistons, there are no professional teams that interest me. Super Bowl weekend events and parties are not one of my favorite activities. I can’t sit around the television ...
Whether you are selling your home, or simply want to spruce it up for the holidays, curb appeal is crucial. Here is my list of the top five ways to give your home curb appeal:
Once you have made your initial investment in landscaping it’s ...