Home Improvement Ideas
Don’t Just Upgrade, GREENgrade!
Alright, you’re thinking about upgrading your home. But along with those new faucets, fresh paint, and vinyl tiles, did you ever consider all the eco-friendly improvements that will add pizzazz to your property and boost the health and well being of our planet? These days, the possibilities for GREENgrading your home are virtually limitless. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Home Grown Tips For Landscaping Green
Alright, you’ve decided to enhance the value and the beauty of your Orange County home with some first-rate landscaping. In preparation, you’ve no doubt pondered issues like space, style, and plant choice until your head hurts. But have you stopped to consider the environmental impact of your home improvement project? The good news is that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )What Does Green Mean?
We all want a greener planet earth. But exactly what does green mean? This is a tough question to answer. Seems everyone has a very personal set of standards. As far as housing goes, you know your home is making the green grade when it’s blessed with a high LEED rating, Energy Star certification, or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Green Realtor Has Great Opportunity for Orange County Homeowners
As an Orange County Green Realtor, I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our eco-system. That’s why if you’re a homeowner, I’ve got some really fantastic news. We’re talking a super opportunity to save big bucks and save a little wear and tear on the very thing on which all life depends – [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Flex Your Solar Power – Orange County Solar Options
As we roar into the home stretch of March, I thought I’d squeeze in one more reminder that this is Green & Sustainability Month. Being the environmentally-conscious citizen that I am, I’d like to pitch in by covering one more topic related to the health and well-being of our planet – solar power. Those of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Protect Your Orange County Investment and Your Family
Hey, folks. March is Green & Sustainability Month, and I thought I’d pitch in by sharing a few thoughts about an issue affecting us right where we all live – our home. The issue is an insidious substance known as radon, the silent threat. Radon was the primary topic on a recent episode of Dr. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Orange County Home Staging: Horrible Odors
Keren Shamay of Shamay Staging & Redesign Inc. here. I am currently in AZ at Real Estate Investment school. Today’s topic? Fix and Flip. How to do it the right way. What are the hazards? What problems come up? During one of the discussions we ran across a house that had terrible pet odors. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Room Planning
When looking for a new home and you want to keep your furniture but you’re not sure if it fits into your new room? Here’s a website that can help you out! http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/room-planner.asp Take the measurements of the room and the measures of the furniture and your on your way to having a great fitting room for your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How to Protect the Price of Your Orange County Home
Sometimes the best move is no move. And if you’re one of the many people staying put in your present Orange County home, you have plenty of incentive to keep neighborhood property prices as strong as possible. Remember, however, optimizing home values isn’t a one person show. You and all your neighbors are in this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Is Your Orange County Home Dressed for Success?
Some say looks aren’t everything. But in the competitive world of Real Estate, appearance counts for a lot when your home is up for sale. We’re talking right up there with price and location. A properly staged home can make the difference between a timely sale and forever and ever on the market. Mary Jayne [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Addicted To HGTV?
I recently found myself bored while my husband was out watching sports so I tuned into HGTV to see if anything interesting was on. Luckily for me “Design On A Dime” was being broadcast. This is an awesome show that has really helped me as an Orange County Realtor. Design On A Dime gives tips [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Fantastic Framed Art for Less!!
If you’ve recently purchased your first home you probably have a long list of things you would like to do to decorate. After all, it’s now your home and you want it to reflect your style, personality and what’s important to you. Unfortunately, you may not have the budget right now and we’ve got a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Attention SoCal Fire Victims!!
Hey everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know about this just incase you know of anyone who lost their real estate in the recent Lake Forest Fires or Orange County area. One Time Construction, Inc. is offering a special discount of $10,000 to the rebuilding of your home if you use their services.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Your Realtor should be a community RESOURCE
Hi everyone, Hope you had a great weekend – ours was very nice! We went to a baby shower for a couple of our past clients, which was so fun. (Did you know like 50% of our closed clients have a baby within a couple years of moving in??? OMG!) There were gifts galore – the place was [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Loving Your Orange County Home and Your Pets too!
How do you incorporate “man’s best friend” into your Orange County dream home? Mike and I think we have some answers…and they’re AWESOME! Orange County has very low crime rates and that’s one of many reasons it’s so great to live here. Keeping your home safe while letting your pet access your yard can be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Kitchens aren’t just for cooking!
Kitchen now a days are not necessarily a place to spend in solitude slaving away for your family. Today’s kitchens are like family rooms with all of the comfortable furniture and entertainment aspects. If you’re thinking of redesigning your kitchen keep that in mind. If you are the type who spends their weekends touring the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What to do with Small Rooms when selling your home?
The BIG dilemna. Southern California home builders go crazy when building new homes trying to capture the interest of large families and couples who will be caring for aging parents. In order to maximize the number of bedrooms they skimp on room size. If you live in Aliso Viejo, Tustin Ranch, Irvine, or Ladera Ranch [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Remodeling in Orange County?
I got a GREAT remodeling tip yesterday, from Habitat for Humanity of all places Did you know they have 2 REstores here in OC? Habitat REstores are actually home improvement warehouses that have new and gently used items for sale at ROCK BOTTOM prices. There’s one in Santa Ana, and another in Garden Grove. Supposedly [...]
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