Window Shopping: How to Lower Bills and Save Energy
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One of the best places to start creating a more energy-efficient home is to look at your windows, especially in older homes. For more energy efficient options, you’ll want windows that are not made out of wood so you don’t have to deal with dry rot or having to… Read More
Local Spotlight: Lefty’s Coffee Co.
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To celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day, which happened on Saturday, I’d like to shine a spotlight on a wonderful small business and local favorite called Lefty’s Coffee Co. in Los Olivos, California. When you visit Lefty’s Coffee Co., there’s a charming bookstore inside, where you can purchase recent publications, interesting… Read More
Should You Remodel? The Pros and Cons of Home Renovations
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If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, I’d recommend meeting with a real estate professional to plan out your short- and long-term goals. Good candidates for remodeling are people who have a property they want to remain in for a long time and they are remodeling for more space,… Read More
Strategies to Help Everyone Thrive in a Multigenerational Household
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By Guest Blogger Andrew Needham It may be difficult to understand the complexity—and beauty—of family until your household includes a toddler, a teenager, a parent juggling two jobs, and a grandmother who still insists on folding fitted sheets into perfect squares. The multigenerational home is a growing trend,… Read More
Trend Alert: Is Traditional Taking Over Modern Minimalism?
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In a recent video I watched on Instagram, a designer described how people are “ditching sleek and going cozy,” opting for gallery walls, stacks of books and bookshelves, more elaborate decor, patterns, and overall, the kind of traditional designs that were popular before modern minimalism. What I see… Read More
Thinking about Retiring? A New Home Can Help
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Over the past five years, median existing-home prices have jumped about 38%, according to a recent Forbes article. And with rising prices comes plenty of opportunity to tap into your home’s equity to fund your retirement. As a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist® (designated through the National Association… Read More
Cheers to Women in Wine!
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In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate all the fantastic female winemakers of Los Olivos. These powerful women are bottling their passion for wine and (lucky for us) sharing it with the world. Cue: Your favorite Beyoncé track as you read on … Jessica Gasca –… Read More
How to Get Your Home ‘Red-Carpet Ready’
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And the Oscar goes to … your home! With awards season in full swing, I thought we could talk about ways to get your home “red-carpet ready,” so it shines like a star on the MLS. Speaking of the MLS, a few days ago I was reading an… Read More
What Is Pet-friendly Decor?
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According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 66% of American households own a pet and 19% of recent home buyers said they “considered their pet when deciding what neighborhood to live in.” In my own business, I see lot of pet-owning buyers who consider not only the neighborhood when… Read More
Cut the Chaos: A Stress-free Guide to Moving for Your Job
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By Guest Blogger Andrea Needham Planning a career shift demands clear decisions and a focus on what truly matters. This guide presents actionable measures to reduce complexity during your move. Consider strategies integrating continuing education, careful budgeting, and local insights to support your professional growth. A deliberate approach… Read More