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
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
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
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
Wildfire Relief Effort Update: Keeping Hope & Optimism Alive
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As everyone is assessing the damage from the devastating wildfires, the idea of keeping hope and optimism alive is so important. All of this doesn’t get solved overnight, and progress is happening in waves — relocation, transitional housing, and the realization that it will be a long road to… Read More
Your New Year’s Resolution: Smarter Water Usage & Sustainability
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If you live in L.A., you might have received the ‘My Water Insights’ report in the mail as part of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power’s ‘My Water Insights’ free home water management program. In case you didn’t know about this program, it includes customized bi-monthly home… Read More
Holiday Home Tips: How to Sparkle, Shine and Keep Your Jewelry Safe
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Whether you’ve been gifted a stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, a gorgeous Hermès Kelly bag or a prized–and diamond encrusted–possession that’s been in the family for generations, it’s important to ensure your most precious items are safe in your house … especially during the holiday season. As reported… Read More
In Gratitude for Tur(n)key Homes
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There’s a common misconception that real estate goes on vacation from around Thanksgiving time to Super Bowl Sunday, (what I call the “holiday hangover”), which is the unofficial start to the real estate new year. To that I say, no way! The real estate market certainly slows… Read More
Interest Rates Today: What You Need to Know
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Here's how the latest Federal Funds Rate cut might impact your real estate goals. Read More