Homeowner’s Benefit & Woes
Tips on Keeping Your Home Safe During the Holidays (and all year long)
Although my family typically does not travel this time of year, there are numerous holiday parties, lunches, and end-of-the-year gatherings for those staying in town. The last thing any of us wants is a break-in. Here are some tips for keep...
What’s The Favorite Room In Your Home?
George and I moved into our home 18 years ago. At the time our La Canada home was a fixer with “good bones”. We didn’t need to knock down walls, it just really cried out for updating. But I could see the potential and that’s wha...
How The Water Shortage Is Creating Havoc With Southern California Curb Appeal
Every home seller knows that the first order of business in preparing your home for sale is creating curb appeal. Upgrading a home's landscape from average to excellent can raise its overall value by about 10%. The water shortage is creating ha...
Salt Water vs. Chlorinated Pool
When we moved into our La Canada fixer-upper, we knew we wanted to put in a pool. But first things first. We focused on the inside and remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms. That took time, energy, and most of our budget. So, the pool had to wai...
Home Remodeling Trends
Were you one of the five homeowners who tackled a remodeling project last year? What are some of the home remodeling trends? Ready to transform your fixer-upper? First, tackle popular home improvement projects! Start with a kitchen remodel. Sw...
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home: While most home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contem...
Are You Prepared for an Earthquake?
Are you prepared for an earthquake? Earthquakes are a fact of life in our Southern California neighborhoods. Are you prepared? You need to be! If a significant quake doesn’t rely on immediate help from the government or the Red Cross (remem...
Cities Where Residents Never Want to Leave
There are cities where residents never want to leave. However, they often outgrow the existing housing stock, and new neighborhoods and communities need to be carved out. Less than twenty years ago, La Crescenta needed more affluen...
