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Buying a House with a Relative or Friend

Posted on 10/12/2020

Image by Iakov Filimonov from Shutterstock You may be looking for ways to make the transition into homeownership a little more affordable or perhaps you dream of owning a vacation home. In these cases, combining resources with a close friend or relative may be a good option. Working together can provide you with more buying power and lower...

Home Buying Tips

Home Ownership

Bleach: Getting Stains Out of Hardwood

Posted on 10/05/2020

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...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 09/28/2020

Buyers: Preapproval vs Prequalified Letter

Photo by Lukas from Pexels If you're ready to get serious about your home buying journey, one of the first steps is seeing various lenders. As you become more familiar with the process, you'll likely hear the terms preapproval and prequalified mentioned again and again. We'll look at how each letter works and what you should know before...

Buyer Tips

Preapproval

Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home

Posted on 09/21/2020

Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one or more of the...

Eco Friendly

Green Home

Keeping a Habitually Clean Kitchen

Posted on 09/14/2020

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

Another Property Rented - 13271 Montecito, Tustin, CA 92782

Posted on 10/20/2020

Listed by Aegis Real Estate And Reo Inc. - DRE# 01212185

Detached Four Bedroom Home with Two and a Half Baths in the Gated Tustin Ranch Community of Maricopa with Association Pool and Spa. Home has a Nice Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Walk in Pantry and Garden Window. Backyard has a Covered Patio and Built in BBQ. Full Driveway with a Two Car Garage. Great Tustin Unified Schools: Tustin Ranch Elementary, Pioneer Middle and Beckman...

Another Property Rented - 13271 Montecito, Tustin, CA 92782

Posted on 10/20/2020

Listed by Aegis Real Estate And Reo Inc. - DRE# 01212185

Another Property Rented - 2976 Young, Tustin, CA 92782

Posted on 10/19/2020

Listed by Realty One Group West - DRE# 01448866

Absolutely gorgeous house with 5 BR, 3 BA +movie theater/loft. Main floor office (Can be 5th BR). Gourmet kitchen with newer kitchen cabinets, marble counters w/Travertine backsplash & stainless steel appliances. 6 burner professional gas cook top & custom vented hood, double ovens w/warming drawer, built in refrigerator, wine cooler & separate pantry. The adjacent family room is spacious & showcases a built-in media center & slate-stone fireplace. High end detail including hardwood flooring, wide baseboards, crown molding, wainscoting, casement windows, upgraded lighting & sound system. The luxurious master bedroom...

Another Property Rented - 12141 Lamb Drive, Tustin, CA 92782

Posted on 10/18/2020

Listed by Aegis Real Estate And Reo Inc. - DRE# 01212185

4 Bedroom with a Loft and a Downstairs Office (currently used as guest bedroom) in 24 Hour Guard Gated Township Community of San Miguel across from Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Bright and Open Floor Plan. 2 Car Garage. Interior Location on a Cul-de-Sac. Walking distance to Top Rated Tustin Unified Schools. Ladera, Pioneer, Beckman. Community...

Another Property Sold - 2415 Kiser, Tustin, CA 92782

Posted on 09/16/2020

Listed by Aegis Real Estate And Reo Inc. - DRE# 01212185

For Comps...