The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Home Remodeling Budget Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales […]
Second Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report for East Contra Costa County
Median Sales Prices in East Contra Costa County Here we are, halfway through 2019 and we have some updated market information for you. Median prices in our local markets continue to rise in all locations except Pittsburg, which has stayed pretty flat. Oakley is just a bit higher after a rise in May and then […]
Dog Parks to Visit in Brentwood 🐾
Looking for someplace to take Fido this summer for a little fun and exercise? Well, look no further. Here are our top 3 picks for dog parks in Brentwood. It will probably come as no surprise to you that Libby and I are dog lovers. Here’s a video of me and Barbie trying out “Dock […]
5 Steps to Making Your Home the Best on the Block
Are You Serious About Selling your Home? We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a […]
First-Time Home Buyer Tips
I’ve put together 15 First-Time Home Buyer Tips for you to get started on your journey toward the American Dream of homeownership. These tips are a great way to get started, but they do not cover everything you need to know about buying your first home. Still, this should give you a good head start. […]
Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization upgrades is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems […]
Buying Foreclosures and Short Sales – Buying Distressed Homes 🏚 [Video]
Hi, sometimes when I meet up with buyers for the first time, they ask me they say, Libby…hey, you know, let’s just look at short sales and foreclosures because I think I can get a really good bargain on that because these are distressed sales and I go, like okay, let’s see what we […]
