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August 15, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Did you know that getting testimonials and reviews of our services is one of the most important things that we can do for our business? And in the current market, it’s even more important than ever. Let me explain why. Social proof. That’s what they call it now. We used to call it “word of […]

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Ken and Libby Guthrie’s Big Boat Adventure

August 15, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Part 1 – “The Dry Dock Report” This month’s article is going to be on a new subject. Back in July, Libby and I took delivery of our new boat. A number of people have been curious about our experiences so far and have been asking us questions about it. So, we thought we would […]

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44 Effortless Ways to Make Your Home Sell Faster

July 18, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Below you will find 44 suggestions of things you can do to improve your home’s appearance and help you prepare to sell your home faster! Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, so if you have your own sellers tip, please leave it in the comments section at the end of this post. Outside […]

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5 Home Improvement Tips on How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value

June 22, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Many homeowners these days would like to do some home upgrades, additions, or remodels. But before they sink major bucks into their home improvements, they want to know if they’ll get their money back. Perhaps you’re one of these homeowners. So, let’s explore some of the top home updates that both make your home nicer to […]

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Avoid These Expensive Mistakes When Selecting Trees for Your Landscape

June 21, 2017 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

Now, I’m not a landscaper or what could be called a master gardener but over many years of experience, I have learned some things. One of these is that people should be very careful what trees they plant in their yards. In addition, people should be very careful about where they plant the trees they […]

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How Credit Cards Affect Your Mortgage Application

May 15, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

So you think you’re finally ready to buy a house, but you have some credit card debt you’re thinking of paying off first. You’re wondering if your credit cards will affect your ability to get a mortgage. That’s a smart thing to wonder!  Getting your credit in order before you apply for a home mortgage […]

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The Sawa Spa at Trilogy Brentwood Ca

April 18, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

The Sawa Spa at Trilogy

It is true to say that Libby and I have been very long term residents of Eastern Contra Costa County. In that time, we’ve come to know some great people and businesses in the area. Beginning in this post, we would like to share with you some real standouts. We would like to begin with […]

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