If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design and remodeling. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home […]
Homeowners’ Biggest Home Remodeling Regrets
Did you ever take on a home remodeling project yourself that you came to regret? Well, you’re not alone! Working with home buyers and sellers for so many years, we hear a lot about their experiences and do-it-yourself is way up there as a major mistake. A lesson learned through sometimes painful experience. I’m going […]
2018 Real Estate Market Report – More Changes!
Well, 2018 was something of a ride in the real estate market! The big thing everyone wants to know first is, of course, how did sale prices do? The short answer is that prices in all our markets were up for the year. The longer answer is, they were not up as much as many […]
What’s Ahead for Real Estate in 2019?
As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?” It’s not only buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are impacted. The real estate market plays an integral role in the overall U.S. economy. Fortunately, key indicators point toward a stable housing market in 2019 with signs of modest […]
9 Ways to Share the Spirit of the Season
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday joy. But there’s no need to stop at your front door. Let the spirit of the season radiate outward from your […]
An Insiders Look at Creating Christmas Wreaths
In case you weren’t aware, my brother Brian and his wife, Robin own and run a Christmas tree farm in Foresthill, California. The Guthrie Tree Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains in Placer County. Every year, Libby and I go up to visit and make Christmas wreaths for our clients. This year […]
5 Things to Do Before the End of 2018
Chickens GIF from Chickenlittle GIFs The end is near! Well, the end of the year is near. 😉 This week is Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. More on that later. Then just 30 days until Christmas. After that, it’s goodbye 2018. But before we bid adieu to this year, there are some things we recommend […]
