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Posted on 05/09/2021

How to Create a Greener Home in 6 Easy Steps

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Making your home a little more green won’t take much time or effort, but the results will pay off for years to come. You’ll consume fewer products, be exposed to fewer chemicals and even spend less money every month. Incorporate one or more of these easy green ideas into your home routine to...

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Posted on 05/02/2021

Luxury Homes: Buying vs. Building

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Now that you decided to move into a luxury home, you need to determine whether you are going to build one or buy a luxury home that already exists. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. Also, in most cases, building is going to be more expensive. Still,...

Posted on 04/25/2021

What You Should Know About Paying Your Mortgage Off Early

Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Owning a home can be an amazing experience. But interest from your mortgage accumulates over time, leaving you to seemingly pay an arm and a leg to finance your home. But while you may think that paying off your mortgage early is a great idea, that isn’t always the case. You May...

Posted on 04/18/2021

Keeping a Habitually Clean Kitchen

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Posted on 04/11/2021

The Differences Between a Condo and a Townhouse

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels When it comes to home ownership, you have many options beyond buying a single-family home. A condominium and a townhouse are two such options. Before you consider making one of these your permanent home, it's important to understand the differences between them. Condo Ownership When you purchase a condo, you own the entire...

Posted on 04/06/2021

Video Tour - 16521 Grunion #303, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Top floor penthouse, single level, end unit! Vaulted ceilings give terrific volume and lots of light to the spacious interior. Large private deck accessed from your living room or primary suite. Full size laundry hookups inside your unit. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large primary suite features a walk in closet and dual sink vanity in bathroom. Great location within complex. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, banking, and other community serving businesses. Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and CVS nearby. Secure, gated community features swimming pool, spa, and clubhouse. This unit is surrounded by peaceful streams and walking paths....

Posted on 04/06/2021

16521 Grunion #303, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 is now new to the market!

Top floor penthouse, single level, end unit! Vaulted ceilings give terrific volume and lots of light to the spacious interior. Large private deck accessed from your living room or primary suite. Full size laundry hookups inside your unit. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large primary suite features a walk in closet and dual sink vanity in bathroom. Great location within complex. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, banking, and other community serving businesses. Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and CVS nearby. Secure, gated community features swimming pool, spa, and clubhouse. This unit is surrounded by peaceful streams and walking paths....

Posted on 04/04/2021

Should I Buy a Home With an HOA ?

Photo by Bryan Clayton via Pixabay If you buy a townhouse or condo, you’ll find that you’re more than likely a member of a Homeowners Association, or HOA. What that means, in a nutshell, is that you, along with everyone else in your community, own the exterior of the buildings and the common areas. If your roof fails,...

Posted on 03/28/2021

When Should You Sell Your Home?

There is no right or wrong time to sell a home. However, it is important to remember that selling a home is a life-changing decision. And as such, the decision to sell a home should not be taken lightly. If you are unsure about whether now is the right time to add your house to the real estate market,...

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Posted on 03/26/2021

Video Tour - 1775 Ohio Avenue #106, Long Beach, CA 90804

All on one level, end unit with GIANT private patio/backyard! Lives like a house. Just a handful of these units with backyards exist, and they rarely come for sale. Coveted interior location within the private gated Views of the Pacific community. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open floorplan. Hidden behind folding doors, you’ll find hookups for full size washer & dryer inside your unit. Generous kitchen with LOTS of storage cabinets, stainless steel range & microwave, plus high-top kitchen breakfast bar. Beautiful durable large tile flooring throughout. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan in dining area of the great room. Gas...

Posted on 03/26/2021

1775 Ohio Avenue #106, Long Beach, CA 90804 is now new to the market!

All on one level, end unit with GIANT private patio/backyard! Lives like a house. Just a handful of these units with backyards exist, and they rarely come for sale. Coveted interior location within the private gated Views of the Pacific community. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open floorplan. Hidden behind folding doors, you’ll find hookups for full size washer & dryer inside your unit. Generous kitchen with LOTS of storage cabinets, stainless steel range & microwave, plus high-top kitchen breakfast bar. Beautiful durable large tile flooring throughout. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan in dining area of the great room. Gas...

Posted on 03/21/2021

Three Products that Improve Your Daily Home Life

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...