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Happy To Be Home Contest Details and Rules

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Happy To Be Home  As in any situation, you find what you are looking for. While uncertainty and concern abound, what can we look for that brings relief, joy, fun, presence to the moment in what might actually be an opportunity? • Are you finding things you love about your home now that you’re forced to be in it more? What are they? • How are you and your family staying sane? • Are you using your kitchen more? • Are you enjoying more time in the yard? • Are you LOVING how spacious your home is so that you can still keep your social distance and sanity/space? 😉 • Do you have a great view? • Is your giant flatscreen and massive L-shaped couch suddenly the best investment you ever made? • What do you love about home either newly or more so than ever before? • Maybe home isn’t just a house for you, but the people you share it with. How are you connecting with them? Times are hard right now, we know, but take some time to remember why being home is where we’ve always...

Fixer Upper vs. Move-In Ready: Which One Is Right For You?

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When it comes to buying real estate, you want to make sure the property you purchase is the right fit for your needs. For some buyers, purchasing a home that needs some work is the ideal situation. For others, getting a turnkey home that’s move-in ready is the only option they’ll consider. And for still others, both seem like reasonable options. The question is: which is for you? There are pros and cons to both  fixer uppers and move-in ready homes. The important thing is to recognize which is the best fit for you, your budget, and what you want out of a home. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of  fixer uppers and move-in ready homes to help you determine which is the better fit for you: Fixer uppers: Fixer uppers are, as the name implies, homes that need a bit of TLC – or fixing up – upon move in. Pros: Discounted price The major draw of fixer uppers is the price. Since they need work, you can typically get a fixer upper at a fraction of the cost ...

Groundhogs and Real Estate (Yes, There's a Connection)

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Do you believe whether a groundhog sees its shadow or not is a true indication of when Spring will come? A lot of people aren’t even sure, which means we’re going to have more winter. But even if you do, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. If it’s sunny, and he sees his shadow, that means a longer winter. If it’s cloudy and he doesn’t see his shadow, it means Spring will come sooner. That seems totally backwards. And then there are lots of different groundhogs… which are you supposed to believe? Groundhogs Don’t Predict Spring Truth is, Spring never actually comes sooner, even if every single groundhog doesn’t see his shadow. It begins on a specific calendar day. Now the weather on the other hand, that’s a different story. The weather will be what it will be. Weather is something people make small talk about. But a groundhog predicting it!? Meteorologists can barely do it. So, most people don’t put a whole lot of stock in what the groundhogs “say” on Groundhog Day. ...

Eye-Catching Ways to Decorate with Plants

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Eye-Catching Ways to Decorate with Plants Using plants as decor is a great way to add a little color and a natural, bright feel to any room. There are endless types of plants to choose from and various ways to display each one, but here are a few great combinations. Geometric Pots - Find geometric pots or planters of various sizes and plant small succulents of different styles and colors in each one. Then group a few pots together on a window sill or shelf or use them individually to adorn a side table or center of the dining room table. Long, Hanging Plants - Purchase a larger, draping plant like eucalyptus, fern, or ivy and hang it from the ceiling using a macrame plant hanger or place it on a high shelf or ladder. These plants are perfect for the corner of your living room or room with a large, plain wall that is in need of a little pop of color. Plant Corner - Have a large corner in the dining or living room and need ideas on how to fill it? Consider turning it into...

5 Tips for Maximizing a Small Kitchen

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5 Tips for Maximizing a Small Kitchen Does your dream home come with a small kitchen? Not to fear! There are plenty of ways to get the most out of the tight space. You just have to get creative. Check out these tips! 1. Lighten up the area. Bright and light always opens up a space. Choose white or bright colors for the walls then pair that with unique overhead and under cabinet lighting. Don't forget to oopen up any windows or glass doors to bring in natural light. 2. Get strategic with storage. Maximize the storage space you have by hanging items on the inside of lower cabinet doors or adding additional shelves to higher cabinets. Install a magnetic strip to a wall and use that to store your knives instead of the counter-top or hang cutting boards and pots and pans from the wall or overhead. 3. Use your oven. Not one to make things in the oven often? Consider using it to store your pots and pans. Then remove the items before you use it. 4. Purchase a mobil...

Five Things That Make Us Happy With Our Homes

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According to a recent survey conducted by houzz.com, here are five things that consistently make people happy with their homes.  1. Big windows and comfortable furniture: Nearly 75 percent of respondents listed these two items as major difference-makers. It’s a no-brainer—people like lots of light and a good place to relax.  2. A big-screen TV: This is more likely to be a key feature for men than women. 40 percent of men said having a big-screen TV makes them happy with their homes, compared to just 17 percent of women. View this home at  https://1964sakinast.estate.tours/  3. Overall design and layout : 87 percent of the 6,000 people surveyed said the design of the home is a major contributor to overall happiness. If you’re unhappy with your home and there’s a project you’ve been wanting to tackle, get to it! View this home at  https://1964sakinast.estate.tours/  4. Home cookin’: 39 percent of respondents said the scent of goo...

Open House - Trick or Treat!

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New listing! Take a peek at this great home and you might even be surprised with a $25 Starbucks giftcard! Take a look at this beautiful home! Get your first peek this weekend! 1964 Sakina St, El Cajon CA, 92019 Trick or Treat at the First Open Houses!  11 a.m - 3 p.m. Saturday 10/26  &  Sunday 10/27 Check out the Facebook Event! A highly desirable single-level, ranch-style home located in a private community off Vista Grande.  This beautiful home has a great layout, with a separate guest room and bathroom away from the rest of the living quarters.  Perfect for a multi-generational family.  This 4 bed, 2 1 /2 bath ...  2,491-square-foot home sits on a level 1 /2-acre lot with a pool  and plenty of room for RV parking and off-road vehicles. Large 2-car garage with a private room for an office or hobby. Near excellent schools and shopping center. Want to learn more  #bettercallbo...