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 ValuesI was just reading an article from Angi about home features that are currently yielding the most profit when selling a home. They combed...
Spring is Here...Maybe it's Time for a Spring Cleaning!I think we all reach a point when we look around and ask......"when was the last time I cleaned the washing machine?" or "how long has it...
Storage Facilities 101Storage facilities offer a great solution when you are in transition and need to temporarily store your "stuff". If you are going to be...
What Can You Do at Home to Slow Climate Change?If you are looking to build, remodel or redesign consider some of these energy saving ideas to play your part in slowing climate change....
Don't Forget to Budget for Expenses After You Close on Your New House! Hooray! You've decided to buy a home, you've sat down with your loan officer and you are ready to close on the American Dream! Your...
Energy Conservation Tips for the Fall & WinterWe generally don't have air conditioning on the Central Coast so summers produce fairly low energy bills for us. Our utility bills...
Solar Panel 101I am building an ADU in Pacific Grove and solar panels came up as an option. Here is some information that you should consider when...
What's Behind the Garage Door?When we get ready to sell a home, we spend time staging the interior but we often use our garage as a dumping ground for all our extras....
A Periodic Check of Your Credit Report is a MUST!Credit hacks and data breaches are becoming more regular these days, so checking your credit periodically is important. Equifax, Experian...
What's Trending in Your Backyard?Here are some top trends for outdoor spaces this year. Google Trends data was used to compile the list. Indoor-outdoor spaces: Shaded &...
July 1st - Home Hardening Law Takes Effect in California!It's wildfire season and a new law will go into effect on July 1 which will require owners of properties located in high and very high...
Some Info About Backup Generators in Pebble BeachWe sometimes have power outages in the winter months here on the Monterey Peninsula. Pebble Beach is especially prone to them due to the...
What Goes Around, Comes Around....Avocado Green May be Back in Style!Remember those bold bright 70's colors? I do! We had an orange kitchen with orange cabinets, orange floor and if my memory serves...
Lightbulbs 101 - An Overview of the Common LightbulbI just had some canned lighting installed at my home and boy, what a difference it makes. Our home lacked overhead lighting in all the...
Indoor Plants Promote Wellness...Ready to Bring the Outdoors in?Research has linked indoor plants with reduced stress, increased productivity, and improved quality for the home’s air. Maybe it's time...
Appliance Shortages Continue.....Homeowners have been rushing to remodel and build as well as wash during the pandemic. Washers and dryers, refrigerators, and many other...
Have You Heard of the New Home Hardening Disclosure? A new law went into effect on January 1, 2021. It relates to a new disclosure that is required when a Homeowner sells their home. It's...
Tips for Solar Panels InstallationFederal tax breaks are available for solar panels through 2021 so take advantage while you can. Solar is not for everyone. Do your...
Check Your Insurance Policy - Are You Covered?With the recent floods along River Road & at the mouth of the Carmel River, potential mudslides in the hills and the constant threat of...