Photo by Sarah Biesinger via Shutterstock You’ve probably heard how important it is to go hands-free in your car, but it can be just as important and useful to be hands-free in the kitchen. If you’re busy washing dishes or prepping for dinner, you can use hands free devices to do everything from answering calls to looking up...

If you intend to purchase a house soon, it helps to prepare for the home buying journey. In fact, if you identify potential issues before you start your quest to find your dream home, you could avoid them during your property search. Now, let's take a look at three common issues that plague homebuyers, along with tips to address...

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via PixabayIt can be extra work, but holiday dinners are well worth the effort. Marinating your turkey not only adds flavor but helps keep it moist. You can’t go wrong with the Scarborough Fair herbs--parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. But a standout addition with something spicy like a Cajun herb mix or chili pepper will...

Most of the time, we build homes to our taste rather than to their environment. And while it’s important to have a home that you love to look at, it’s also necessary to take your local climate and surroundings into account. One of the best up-and-coming home architecture styles features something called “passive solar” design. In today’s post, I’m...

Most people that obtain a mortgage loan against another property usually plan to buy a second house. This means that they are not ready to sell or move out of their existing place of residence, but they wish to have a second house that they can occupy later, use as a vacation retreat or as an income property....

New homeowners often wonder why the insurance costs of their homes are on the high side. Even long-time homeowners might notice an increase in their home's insurance cost. The pressing question remains; "Why is my homeowner’s insurance so high and how can I reduce it?" Every homeowner has a budget with which they run their homes. It will...

Not long ago to protect our homes from intruders we would lock the doors, the windows, close the blinds, leave a light on and possibly set the alarm. Today houses are full of devices that make our lives convenient such as computers, laptops, printers, smart televisions, streaming media devices, gaming consoles, smart appliances, digital assistants, mobile phones, tablets,...

Contrary to huge homes and apartments seen in the latest TV shows and movies, not everyone wants a mansion for their next home. The downsizing and tiny homes craze sweeping the nation might be the best solution for you or your buyer. Smaller homes appeal to more than just singles and new homeowners. Empty nesters, divorcees, newly-retired and...

Home improvements are often considered arduous tasks. Of course, the thought of improving certain aspects of the home crosses the mind at some point in time. But, you may discard such ideas when considering the technicality associated with home improvements.The issue of time, funds, energy, workforce and a host of others crop up as soon as a home...

If you’ve done even cursory research on selling your home, you’ve heard “curb appeal,” “curb appeals,” and “curb appeal.” Since you know that buyers hear “location,” “location,” and “location,” the best thing you can do to make your location stand out is to flaunt your stuff. That doesn’t mean you have to undertake significant landscaping projects or renovations....

Listed by Alliance Bay Realty - DRE# 01331330

Great for first time buyers or investors. Nice home with 2 bedrooms 1 bath. Lots of potential. Plenty of parking space. Conveniently located close to Bart, shops, restaurants, schools and parks. Avocado, guava and other fruit trees. Needs some...

Listed by Intero Real Estate Services - DRE# 01359333

Honey, stop the car!! Great home for 1st time buyers! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath in a huge corner lot. Granite counter top, dual pane windows, laminated & tile flooring, freshly painted interior, new water heater, new sliding doors. New tile, new interior walls, new windows & a sliding door added to the spacious bonus room. Stucco exterior, new lawn in the front yard, solar panels and more! Close to Eastridge shopping Mall, shopping centers, restaurant, schools, park & church. Convenient access to 101/280/680 freeways. Ready to move in!. Don't miss this...