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...

We generally don't have air conditioning on the Central Coast so summers produce fairly low energy bills for us. Our utility bills...

I am building an ADU in Pacific Grove and solar panels came up as an option. Here is some information that you should consider when...

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....

Credit hacks and data breaches are becoming more regular these days, so checking your credit periodically is important. Equifax, Experian...

Here are some top trends for outdoor spaces this year. Google Trends data was used to compile the list. Indoor-outdoor spaces: Shaded &...

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...

We sometimes have power outages in the winter months here on the Monterey Peninsula. Pebble Beach is especially prone to them due to the...

Remember those bold bright 70's colors? I do! We had an orange kitchen with orange cabinets, orange floor and if my memory serves...

I just had some canned lighting installed at my home and boy, what a difference it makes. Our home lacked overhead lighting in all the...

Research has linked indoor plants with reduced stress, increased productivity, and improved quality for the home’s air. Maybe it's time...

Homeowners have been rushing to remodel and build as well as wash during the pandemic. Washers and dryers, refrigerators, and many other...

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...

Federal tax breaks are available for solar panels through 2021 so take advantage while you can. Solar is not for everyone. Do your...

With the recent floods along River Road & at the mouth of the Carmel River, potential mudslides in the hills and the constant threat of...

1. How do you come up with your list price? I look at recent comparable sales in your area as well as your current competition among...

Some interesting new ideas are trending for homes in 2021. As we all know, the Pandemic has played a huge role in how people live and...

Isn't it funny how we suddenly take a new look at our house when we get ready to sell? We notice the dingy paint, the broken cabinet door...

If you just purchased your home and are excited about your garden, here are a few tips to help you get started. Maintaining a garden...

Here are some classic kitchen remodel suggestions that add "bang for your buck". 1. Quartz & Quartzite Now a days, the options are...