In this special Christmas season, I wanted to take a break from being your wise guide and instead reflect on a wonderful tradition.🌟 So Welcome, friends, to a fun and heartfelt Christmas tradition! 🌟 We are in the festive time of year of Christmas and you most likely have traditions ongoing in your family. If […]
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Maybe you’re in the market for a home and are having a hard time finding the right one that fits your budget. Or perhaps you’re already a homeowner in need of extra income or a place for loved ones. Whether as a potential homebuyer or a homeowner with changing needs, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for short, may be able
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Now, more than ever, many grandparents want to be near their grandchildren to make up for any lost time. But how are they getting that “Grandparent Wish?” The data tells us many are moving to make sure they’re getting more quality time. Grandparents Are Moving To Be Near Loved Ones Recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people
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With Creative Repurposing: Amidst the urban sprawl, the skeletons of old factories, warehouses, and offices are getting a new lease on life, not as bustling business centers but as contemporary homes with tales to tell. This journey from commerce to comfort has its unique challenges and rewards. Embracing Architectural Challenges: Every brick and beam in
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Greetings, fellow ghouls and goblins! As the air grows chilly and the nights become longer, it’s the season of pumpkins, candy, and eerie -tingling fun. If you’re opting for an indoors celebration this year, there’s no need to let the haunted vibes disappear like ghosts in the night. Here’s a pot of bubbling ideas to
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Is your living space on the cozier side? No worries! In fact, smaller homes have this unique charm, a certain warmth that larger spaces sometimes lack. However, it’s not uncommon to face the challenge of making the most of the available space without making it look cluttered. That’s why I’m here today, bringing you some
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Labor Day may be the symbolic end of summer, but California enjoys the best of both summer and autumn throughout this month. First of all, September typically brings some of the warmest and sunniest days of the year—so heading to the beach either to catch a wave or watch the experts is the perfect way
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It’s easy to find information on kitchen renovations that have a great return on investment …. New flooring, refinished cabinets, update fixtures. It’s not so clear the improvements that aren’t such a great return. Like me, you don’t want to spend cash on a no return investment.  So here we go on 6 features
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Homeowners insurance is what is known as a “package policy” – this means it covers both actual, physical property and legal responsibility for injuries that happen while on that property There are 3 common levels of coverage: actual cash value, replacement cost, and guaranteed/extended replacement cost Beware weather exceptions – standard policies do not cover
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Recent news stories may have made you aware of the “step-up in basis” and the current administration’s desire to eliminate or adjust it. If you are considering engaging in estate planning or you may be inheriting assets, it is important to understand what the step-up in basis is and how it may affect you. What
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