If you’re in the process of buying or selling a condo or house in the Bay Area, you’re likely taking the opportunity to purge: that lamp that doesn’t match your new couch, the lidless Tupperware, the random textiles you brought back from your trip to Asia ten years ago and those clothes that you were…
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here’s our 30-day plan to get your house ready for sale: Day 1: Change light bulbs and update light fixtures. It’s easy to forget about all the bulbs that have burned out over the years, but you want your home to be as bright as possible. Lighting makes an incredible difference to…
Going green is great for the environment, but that’s not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are…
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.