You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the rewards. For example, if you arrive early to a retail store for a big blowout sale, you're likely to get the deals before the inventory runs out. The stragglers who come later… Continue reading Getting an Early Start on Selling your Home
Imagine you’ve dreamed of living in a particular neighborhood, perhaps for years, and then, when you're finally ready to make a move, finding out that the area is competitive and buying there is definitely a challenge. A disappointment? Not necessarily. There is a lot you can do to buy into a popular neighborhood, even in… Continue reading Buying a Home in a Competitive Neighborhood
Ideally you should have a week or two available before you list your property in order to stage your home and make it look its best for buyers. But, what if you listed quickly and within hours of the For Sale sign going up a buyer wants to view your property? In that scenario, you… Continue reading Staging your Home in a Hurry
Imagine going to a restaurant with your family for dinner. You're planning on ordering a nice pasta and salad. Your heart is set on it. But, after you go to the trouble of driving there and getting a table, you discover that pasta is not on the menu. That’s disappointing! Of course, it’s only a… Continue reading Does the Area Have What You Want?
There’s so much to do and decorate during this time of year so make things easy on yourself with a festive yet basic Thanksgiving. I know the temptation to skip to Christmas right after Halloween, but I can’t disregard one of the most important holidays of the year: the one where we focus on gratitude.… Continue reading A Festive Yet Basic Thanksgiving
Property Features Square Feet: 2900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 ½ Swimming Pool & Spa Central AC & Heating Ceilings: 12 feet + Garage: 3 cars Located in the guard-gated community of Madrid, directly across from Tustin Ranch Golf Club, this 2,900 sq. ft. single-level house sits on an over-sized lot at the end of… Continue reading Mediterranean Single-Level House in Tustin Ranch $1,599,000
There is hope for all you small walk-in closets! Size does NOT matter. Investing in a wardrobe is worth every penny! It’s all about maximizing your space with shelves, double rod hanging systems, storage containers and even more shelves! Even if you don’t have a big budget for a complete makeover, you can get some… Continue reading Closet Makeover
kitchens are the centerpiece of most houses, and some of today’s kitchen trends are using ‘children’ as inspiration with the goal to make them more self-sufficient. These latest designs include… Accessible pantries dedicated to healthy snacks so children can select their own snacks from an assortment of healthy options Installing under counter refrigerator drawers that… Continue reading The Rise of Child-Friendly Kitchens
When you are in the process of decluttering your home I think it is important to be open minded. Encourage yourself to let go of old habits and stop looking at every item in your home as a piece of sentimental value. Take on the tips in this video in bite-sized chunks, you don't have… Continue reading Tips to Declutter Your Home
Even though I love every color of the rainbow and my Christmas tree looks like a unicorn, I tend to gravitate toward modern Christmas decorations when I’m out shopping for the holiday. My motto has always been 'less is more'. I love the simplicity, sharp edges and abstract shapes of modern décor! And nowadays I love incorporating a… Continue reading Christmas sELFie
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