SOME COMMONSENSE TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAINT COLOR
November 15, 2024
We’ve all experienced the hassle of thinking we have the right paint color for our...
Home Improvements
DESIGNING & BUILDING A DECK…DIY OR HIRE A PRO?
October 25, 2024
Why build a deck? If you are someone who enjoys being outdoors and are wanting...
HOW HOME IMPROVEMENT CAN BE A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE
October 25, 2024
Unless you are living in your “forever” home, you are likely considering selling your house...
IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL
September 20, 2024
Repaint the exterior: It’s amazing what a new coat of paint will do to make...
International Destinations to Inspire Your SoCal Living Room Remodel
September 12, 2016
Southern California is renowned for Spanish influence on house designs, but also for incorporating eclectic...
Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Home Child Friendly
August 11, 2016
With kids in your near future you're going to change things to make your home...
Easy Remodeling to Give Your SoCal Home Some Hollywood Celebrity Style
January 22, 2016
For your home, remodeling like a Hollywood celebrity home doesn’t have to break the bank. You don’t need a mansion, just good ideas. Here are some simple home remodeling ideas to help you keep up not only with the Joneses, but also the Pitts, DiCaprios and Depps.
Read Between the Lines – Built-In Bookshelves
Whether you’re flipping through the pages of Architectural Digest or browsing online through the homes of your favorite stars, something present in almost every celebrity home is built-in
Top Ways to Give Your Home a High Tech Makeover
December 30, 2015
An efficient and automated home is far more affordable and achievable than ever before.
Isn’t it time to spoil yourself with a high tech home remodel? Especially when upgrades can save you money while making life so much more convenient.
For Starters… Integration
Smartphones, tablets, and touch panels that are either handheld or built in can be used to operate so many things: lighting, home security systems, heating and air conditioning, home theater,
Tips for Maintaining Your SoCal Short-Term Rental Investment Property
December 5, 2015
Joining the short-term property rental market can be highly lucrative, especially in Southern California. People flock here year round for vacations and for business, and many are sick of the impersonal nature of hotels. Therefore, renting out a property through agencies like Airbnb is big, big business.
Your place will not look after itself. To maximize your tenancies and financial returns, follow these tips for maintaining an investment property. You may even be looking at remodeling or renovating in order to boost revenue potential.
Think Beyond Esthetics and Ambience
You can add all the special touches you like for your casual renters – flowers, chocolates, fancy linen, etc – but even more important is how well you maintain your investment place. Even a slight “relaxation” in maintenance can
Ask the Experts: I Might Sell Soon – Is it a Good Time to Remodel?
November 17, 2015
Owning a home is a wonderful thing. Selling it, however, can be stressful. Should you remodel to sell your home? Remodeling can either net you a decent return or it can mean cash out of your pocket.
This is your home and you want to get the most out of the sale, so the idea of remodeling is about earning a larger return. But is it a good time? Is it worth the cost?
What Are the Comps?
Before you remodel to sell your home, look into the comparative listings (sold and for sale) in your neighborhood. Compare homes of similar age and size. Study what each have in common and what’s different. From here, you’ll get your first idea of what specific home remodeling projects will produce return on investment (ROI).
Big Projects vs Small
When you remodel to sell your home, you need to think about a realistic return. At a time like this, a major remodeling
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