With the new year on the horizon, here's a chance to upgrade your living space while also putting money back in your pocket. A two-for-one opportunity like this is hard to resist. When you invest the time and planning, home improvements can deliver a genuinely rewarding return. Let's kick off 2016 with fresh goals, drawn from a report on the most popular remodeling projects.
As Manager of Home Services, my daily schedule constantly shifts into different roles, largely because each client has unique service needs. I genuinely enjoy my clientele and am always eager to welcome a new client — a new client means new experiences!
One of my most recent experiences (and coolest) was dropping off one of my newer clients' vehicles to Premier Jet. Premier Jet is a full-service flight support company. Their flight support includes complete line service, aircraft fueling, detailing, flight planning, weather status, flight following, communication services and more.
After arriving, I dropped off the vehicle for my clients prior to their arrival on the tarmac of McClellen-Palomar Carlsbad Airport. Right where all the
…When my husband and I chose to move into a 1928 coastal home that had never been renovated, we knew work lay ahead. Over the past two weeks we took on floor and tile restoration along with refinishing the kitchen cabinets.
After a few trips to Home Depot, we felt well equipped to begin our projects. I tackled the cabinets first. Drill in hand, I removed all the rusty old handles, then applied paint thinner and tirelessly scraped through at least five layers of paint — from baby blue to yellow to shades of green. After hours of sanding, I was delighted to uncover gorgeous hardwood!
Learning the wonders of paint thinner I decided to see what other treasures I could
Have you heard about Smart Home Technology? This infographic from the California Association of Realtors shows rising consumer demand for smart home tech — a trend catching the attention of homeowners and tech companies alike.
Earlier this year, our bloggers interviewed Jeff Debrosse, creator of IRIS — a home robot that acts as a security, hospitality, and command center for the residence. Our team wanted to learn what consumers appreciate about this robot and about Smart Home Technology overall.
You can see devices like these installed in model homes of new construction, while some devices that you can integrate into older homes. One of the most commonly known device is Nest, a digital "smart"
…Adam and Jamie are hard at work preparing a Rancho Santa Fe home for listing. Along the way they're gathering bids and hiring and managing multiple contractors, from landscapers to HVAC companies. Finding the right contractor isn't always simple and can carry real risk. Take a look at this helpful infographic on How To Hire A Contractor.
As professional real estate agents, we believe it's our job to make sure your home is well cared for and protected throughout the entire buying or selling process.
Get your to-do list in order with this first-time homebuyer mortgage checklist!
Keeping track of all the small tasks a move involves is a project in itself. We've put together a go-to list so you won't miss a single one. Make your next move a breeze with these quick moving tips!
The blog covers home improvements and remodeling projects, home management and concierge services, historic home restoration, smart home technology, hiring contractors, the home buying process, mortgage checklists, moving tips, and community events around Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego's North County Coastal communities.
Posts are authored by Jamie Danielle, Realtor, and the Real Equity Advisors team, sharing insights from their work with buyers, sellers, and home management clients.
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