The latest trend to address the housing shortage in California is expanding upon your own property. This can be achieved in a number of ways, such as: converting your garage to be a living space with a kitchen and bathroom, making your home into two separate living spaces, or adding a separate stand alone structure in your backyard.
These examples are known as building an ADU, an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Read MoreSo, you want a new kitchen? It’s an exciting process that done right, will give you much satisfaction and improve your home’s property value.
Read MoreHere are 10 things all First Time Home Buyers should know…
1. Finances
2. Talking to a Lender
3. Escrow Costs
Read MoreWith all the shaking we’ve felt in the last few weeks, it’s important that you have an earthquake plan for your family and your home. The biggest preparation you can do is BEFORE an earthquake.
Read MoreA basic inspection will not cover all aspects of the property. It is simply a basic inspection of the main components of the property. The inspector will provide their opinion as to whether a qualified expert needs to be hired when the property shows areas of concern that need further investigation by a trained professional.
Read MoreHow a home looks when selling is very different from how a home looks when you are living in it. Your aim is to make the home look sparkling clean, clutter-free and odor free to allow buyers to see its features. Its hard work, but with planning and taking one step at a time, you can do it relatively inexpensively.
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