Quick tips to prepare your home for holiday guests As the holidays approach, the decorator in us gets excited about how to deck the halls and drape the tinsel to create a festive home for the season. Social media is full of inspiration, but before you embark on decorating projects, the following are a few […]
4 DIY tips to save money and get ready for winter Many people look forward to the cooler weather. The brisk autumn winds and colorful leaves signal that once again it’s time to take out the sweaters and scarves. There are the hot soups and pumpkin-flavored drinks to keep one warm as the weather gets […]
November 24, 2017 – Napa, CA-based real estate agents Connie and Jamie have recently begun highlighting the 2018 California Housing Market Forecast from the California Association of Realtors. The Forecast points to a modest gain in existing single-family homes of 1.0%, reaching up to 426,000. The data also shows that the average rate for a […]
Common Household Items that Can Cause a Fire You never want to smell smoke in your home and realize there’s a fire. That’s why it is important to be diligent about fire safety. Experts recommend that homeowners be especially careful with the following common household items: Portable heaters. Never leave one in a room unattended. […]
Do open houses still work? Buyers are using the internet to search for properties more than ever before. In some cases, they can even go on a “virtual” tour of a home using their smartphone or desktop computer. So, you might be wondering if the oldfashioned Open House still works these days? The answer is […]
Tiny Changes to Transform Your Rooms for Fall As winter approaches, it’s time to snuggle down and make the most of being at home. Although it can be hard to motivate ourselves to make major interior changes as temperatures drop, there are plenty of little tweaks that will make a surprisingly big difference. So ring […]
10 Tricks to Dress Up Your Living Room 1. Arrange your room around a great rug. A stylish geometric rug doesn’t have to cost a fortune, but it can be the piece that pulls your room together and makes your interior design feel finished. Arrange key furniture pieces around it for maximum effect, as they’ve […]
7 Ways to Make the Most of the Coming Fall Weekend 1. Put fall leaves to good use. Spy some beautiful fall foliage outside your door? Before you rake and bag it, consider other uses for the leaves. They would make good mulch for your lawn or garden. Or, if the leaves are still more […]
There are few places on earth that are more beautiful, varied, or better for raising a family than the amazing Napa Valley. Working with real estate agents in Napa, like Connie and Jamie, you could find a truly stunning home in Napa which would be perfect for yourself and your kids. However, some houses for […]
When you’re about to sell your home, it may be disheartening to see so many other properties for sale in your neighbourhood. You may be thinking, “That’s a lot of competition! Will our property get noticed?” Fortunately, there are many proven strategies for standing out in a sea of For Sale signs. First of all, […]