The heavily-populated areas of California are prone to earthquakes - virtually all of Los Angeles metro and the Bay Area are in high-risk zones: But San Diego County's coastal region is relatively safe from earthquakes: Another reason to move to San Diego!
Here’s some food for thought. Americans who own homes that are closer to a Trader Joe’s grocery store—as opposed to a Whole Foods or ALDI grocery store—saw higher home price appreciation, according to data from released this week from real estate analytics firm ATTOM...
Thinking of selling? Make your house dog-friendly - they have clout! LINK Millennials really love their puppies, and now, it's starting to show in their home buying. According to a recent survey by SunTrust Mortgage, 33% of Millennials were influenced more by dogs...
This is solely about the transferring of the property-tax basis between parents and children, not income tax. http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/faqs/propositions58.htm What are Propositions 58 and 193? Proposition 58, effective November 6, 1986, is a constitutional...
Buying a house just gets you started - there are the other goodies too. In the tony coastal regions, add a zero to these numbers! http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/07132017_home_buying_behavior.asp An excerpt: Specifically what do home buyers purchase? The biggest...
If you have hardwood floors in your home, then you likely know the fear of ruining them. Hardwood flooring can really take a home to a whole new level. It is so classy and sophisticated, yet also so homey and comfortable. They really are the perfect floors. That is,...
This video exposes a vulnerable spot in your garage door for thieves to enter. Hat tip Pat!
What Do You Put Under That Staircase? Hello again blog readers! Sometimes a home can lack enough square footage. Home owners start turning attics into bedrooms, windows turn into bookshelves, and the space under the staircase can become anything you want! Today my...
It's hard to believe it's already been 3+ years since we did this:
Everyone loves Tony, and he is prolific at using social media to inspire people. I respect what all three guys said below, and I'll add: Do something! LINK For generations past, home ownership was a significant rite of passage that signaled stability, commitment,...
