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Every Drop Counts - Water Saving Tips for the Central Coast

Although winter is approaching and we are keeping our fingers crossed for a good rainfall, water-conversing habits never get put on hold....

Wildfire Season is Here! Is Your Property Ready?

My heart goes out to everyone on Maui who is battling the terrible fires that broke out a couple of days ago. It is a sobering reminder...

Energy Consumption Culprits

In today's world, energy consumption is a big concern especially with global warming and our extreme weather events. In an effort to...

Keeping Things Cool in the Hot Summer Months

If you live on the Monterey Peninsula, you know how lucky we are to have cool temperatures during the summer months. When it's hot...

A Little Information About an ADU

As housing needs evolve and communities seek innovative solutions, the concept of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) has gained significant...

Important Ordinances in the City of Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove, located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, is a charming coastal city known for its natural beauty, Victorian...

How Do Water Credits Work in Monterey County?

Although California has had a banner year for rainfall, water scarcity and sustainable water management are a huge focus for the state...

Embracing Northern California: Interior Design Trends Inspired by the Coast and Redwood Forests

Northern California's interior design trends are often inspired by the region's breathtaking natural scenery, including the rugged...

Power Source During A Storm

This year has been a particularly stormy winter and many areas of the Monterey Peninsula have lost power for a few hours or a few days....

What Are the Top Home Features for 2023?

Curious about home trends for the upcoming year? Zillow researched the most mentioned words on public listings to find the top trends for...

Some Things to Think About Before You Buy an Old Home

The idea of preserving the integrity of an old home is very appealing to me and I always feel so sad when I see the loss of the home's...

Doing Our Part During A Drought!

I was going to spend the Labor Day weekend up at Mount Shasta but things took a different turn when I arrived on Friday. Unfortunately, 2...

Finding Better Ways to Build Our Homes

I recently completed a small ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on the back of a home in Pacific Grove. The home was just 638 square feet so...

Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Indoor Air Quality

Did you know that on average Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors? That's a huge amount of time so it's important to make sure...

3 Good Reasons to Get a Home Inspection

Inspections are an added expense and in a competitive market, buyers often waive the investigation contingency in order to secure the...

To Stage or Not to Stage, That is the Question!

Selling your home takes preparation. You rely on your agent to guide you through the process and sometimes, they suggest "staging" to...

Accessory Dwelling Unit - A Personal Journey!

Accessory dwelling units or ADUs are becoming increasingly popular across California. I recently completed a 638 SF ADU in the backyard...

Calculating Your Home Value Using Cost Basis

To find out how much your home has increased in value, you have to identify its COST BASIS - everything that you spent to improve value...

Wildfire Season is Fast Approaching! Are You Ready?

Wildfires used to occur in the late summer and early fall but things have changed over the past few years and it seems that fires occur...

Home Features That May Boost Sales Values

I was just reading an article from Angi about home features that are currently yielding the most profit when selling a home. They combed...