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Posted on 05/04/2022

The right type and amount of lighting in each part of your custom home can make a big difference in the way it looks. Having a well-lit home also provides additional safety. When you’re working on your custom home design, plan to go through lighting fixture options. While there are plenty to choose from, it’s important to understand...

Decor

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Posted on 04/27/2022

5 Real estate terms for first-time homebuyers

For many first-time homebuyers, knowing common real estate terms can help prevent the feeling of information overload. Once you learn the language real estate agents use, you may feel much more comfortable in your quest to find your dream home. Here are some helpful real estate terms to know: Contingent You’re likely to encounter the term “contingent” when...

Appraisal Value

Closing Costs

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Posted on 04/20/2022

House cleaning: Moving out of a rental property

Thorough move out cleaning is the only thing standing between you and your security deposit. While many rental companies and landlords might provide a checklist for house cleaning at move out, it's still easy to miss important details. Unfortunately, some of these details can be costly. Moving is high on the list of life's most stressful events, and...

Cleaning Tips

House Cleaning

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Posted on 04/06/2022

Diamond Bar, CA Real Estate Market Update 4/6/2022

Click here to view Diamond Bar, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 04/06/2022

Weekend projects to mark off your to-do list

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by a lengthy to-do list, try breaking it into manageable weekend projects for your home. It’s easy to put off some tasks because they seem difficult, but many are simpler and quicker to accomplish than you might expect. Here are some examples of weekend projects to mark off your to-do list this weekend: Deep...

Project

To Do List

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Posted on 03/30/2022

DIY Ideas for Decorating Your Vacation Home

Your vacation house is your home away from home and you should decorate accordingly. Whether you have a quaint cottage nestled in the woods or a sprawling beachfront estate, you may want to take some time during the off-season to craft some DIY decor for your vacation home. Here's a few ideas to help you get started: DIY...

Arts And Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 03/23/2022

Top Eco-Friendly Features to Look For in a New Home

If you are in the market for a new home, you probably have a lot on your mind. You might be dreaming about how many bedrooms you will need and how you could decorate those spaces. You might be spending your days imagining what your new backyard will look like and thinking about how you could enhance your...

Posted on 03/16/2022

If you’re wanting a fun and inexpensive way to create custom home decor, search no further than decoupage. Decoupage is the art of gluing layers of paper to other surfaces to achieve unique designs and textures. All you need to get into decoupage is a good paint brush and a jar of Mod Podge or other decoupage glue....

Arts And Crafts

Decoupage

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Posted on 03/09/2022

Art deco design interiors explained

Art deco interior design has been popular for over 100 years and is still trendy today. If you're interested in learning more about this style and what makes it special, there are some key elements to understand. Here is a basic guide to art deco and how to use it in your own home: Motifs Patterns and motifs...

Art Deco

Colors

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Posted on 03/07/2022

Diamond Bar, CA Real Estate Market Update 3/7/2022

Click here to view Diamond Bar, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/02/2022

3 Space-Saving Plant Ideas for Your Bedroom

Photo by Max Vakhtbovych from Pexels Keeping plants in your bedroom can have positive effects on your mental and physical health. It can also transform the entire look of a room and enhance a relaxing aesthetic. However, if you have a small bedroom, it’s hard to factor in house plants while avoiding unnecessary clutter. Here we will go...

Houseplants

Indoor Plants

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Posted on 02/23/2022

Understanding Home Inspection Contingency Clauses

In real estate, a contingency is any clause in the purchase offer that gives the buyer a way to back out if certain requirements aren’t met. There are many types of contingencies used in home sales all covering different circumstances to protect the buyer’s best interest. The most common type of contingency is a home inspection contingency, which...

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