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Posted on 10/11/2020

Foreclosure: Remember These Tips Before You Buy

Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay If you're like many prospective homeowners who've been looking at listings lately in preparation for moving forward with purchasing property, you've noticed listings for foreclosures. Some people in your position are attracted by the idea of saving money on foreclosures, while others may simply have fallen in love with a home that...

Buying A Foreclosure

Foreclosure

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Creating Your Home Reading Nook

For those who love reading, the right nook with the perfect amount of light is a dream come true. Often times, these areas are found in a quaint coffee house or an old library. But what about in your home? Here are a few things to think about when creating your dream, reading corner. • Space: You may...

Posted on 09/27/2020

Home Serenity: How to Create Your Own Outdoor Getaway

Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

Posted on 09/20/2020

How to Lift Your Home's Mood with Aromatherapy

Photo by Seksak Kerdkanno via Pixabay Diffusing aromas in your home is a great way to settle in, relax and enjoy a fresh, clean scent that calms the nerves. How Do We Know Aromatherapy Works? Research gives us the scoop. Take lavender, for example. Research shows lavender: Eases nervousness much better than a placebo. Raises people's scientifically measured...

Home Living

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Methods of Holding Property

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Sometimes a couple buys a house together but does not marry. Lawyers and closing agents often title the property as tenants in common. This causes major problems if one partner passes and the other expects the property to transfer solely to them. When a property is titled as tenants in common, the...

Posted on 09/06/2020

Tips for Moving on a Rainy Day

Image by Matheus Bertelli from Pexels Often, you cannot choose the timing of your move. If the rainy season happens to be in full swing, moisture could become an added challenge to your relocation strategy. Even a drizzle could cause damage to your property but you can avoid issues if you are prepared. Below are tips on how...

Posted on 08/30/2020

Bleach: Getting Stains Out of Hardwood

Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...

Posted on 08/23/2020

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Monthly Payment

Image by Tierra Mallorca from Unsplash One of the most important things to check once you decide to start the home-buying process is your credit score. The three major credit bureaus keep track of how you pay for your credit and how much credit you have. Your score fluctuates, sometimes daily, depending on how much you owe and...

Posted on 09/28/2020

Video Tour - 2960 Via Alvarado, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Welcome to the soulful tranquility of this hilltop haven nestled in Luanda Bay amid the coveted picturesque cliffs & beaches of Palos Verdes. This Monterey styled home is infused with Bori hardwood floors, soaring, beamed ceilings, fine architectural details & a soothing seaside color palette. The expansive main floor announces a masterful living space with gorgeous windows that frame exquisite panoramic ocean views. There is also a spacious home office/bedroom, entertaining family room, built-in bar/wine storage, and a formal dining room that flows into the secluded backyard oasis. The tasteful kitchen with it’s comforting...

Posted on 09/27/2020

2960 Via Alvarado, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 is now new to the market!

Welcome to the soulful tranquility of this hilltop haven nestled in Luanda Bay amid the coveted picturesque cliffs & beaches of Palos Verdes. This Monterey styled home is infused with Bori hardwood floors, soaring, beamed ceilings, fine architectural details & a soothing seaside color palette. The expansive main floor announces a masterful living space with gorgeous windows that frame exquisite panoramic ocean views. There is also a spacious home office/bedroom, entertaining family room, built-in bar/wine storage, and a formal dining room that flows into the secluded backyard oasis. The tasteful kitchen with it’s comforting...

Posted on 09/12/2020

Another Property Sold - 2203 Nelson Avenue #a, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Virtual Tour here: https://tours.dansolomonphoto.com/tours/OuosUuCL9f?mls=1 Move-in ready, immaculate 4-bedroom freestanding home in very desirable family-friendly North Redondo. Comes with all the amenities; private back yard, hardwoods throughout, owned solar panel system, EV charger, air conditioning plus bonus home-school space. Located just a block from the neighborhood elementary school, grocery stores and restaurants! Newly remodeled kitchen with quartz counters and beautiful travertine stone flooring opens up to the bright and airy living room which is perfect for enjoying cozy nights at home with the family watching the glow...

Posted on 09/08/2020

Another Property Sold - 2510 Mathews Avenue #a, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Welcome to this well maintained, turnkey, front unit townhome in Redondo Beach. The spacious foyer invites you into over 1600 sq.ft. of well designed living space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 tastefully appointed full baths on the first level. There is A/C and you can charge your car in the garage. The entrance guides you upstairs to the expansive main floor where soaring ceilings, wood floors, stunning architectural details, stylish finishes and natural light make you feel instantly at home. Through the large picture windows, you will experience unobstructed neighborhood views of the recently updated beltway park with walking paths...