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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...

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...

Do you desire a closet that looks like it’s straight out of a magazine? Then we have you covered! Follow the tips below to masterfully organize your closet and give yourself peace of mind. Group like clothing items together. Group same-length dresses, long-sleeved shirts, blouses, pants, etc. together in your closet to both save space and create an aesthetically-pleasing look. Add an extra bar. Need more hanging room? You can find additional closet bars in-store or online for under $20 and installation is fairly quick and easy. Then hang t-shirts, blouses, jackets, and more on the lower bar. Keep things uniform. Although you may have to spend a little more upfront, purchasing matching hangers, organizers, and storage boxes will give your closet a cleaner look. Invest in special hangers, dividers, and organizers. Purchase a few items to make closet organization a breeze, such as a space-saving pants organizer, shelf dividers to keep t-shirts, towels, or sweaters in place, or multi...

Are you moving? You have a big job ahead of you, and you’ve probably decided that it’s time to delegate some of the heavy lifting. If you’re planning to relocate, and you’re searching for the right moving company, you might think more in terms of “hiring” than “shopping” as you compare prices and services. After all, you’re entrusting your chosen movers with family heirlooms, valuable personal property, and your confidence that they will deliver your belongings carefully and professionally. Here are the seven steps you need to follow to find the best candidates for your moving gig. 1.) Be prepared Before you cast your net, have a good understanding of what you’ll want your moving company to handle. Some items, such as over-sized safes, appliances or fixtures require either specialized movers or advance preparation before your relocation company arrives. Make a checklist of items you think might fall into this category so you can ask your moving estimator. Are you planni...

A home inspection may feel like a final exam, but it's not quite so clear cut. Your inspector's report won't include a clear-cut A+ if a house is a keeper or an F if it's a money pit. What is included in a home inspection report is a set of neutral facts intended to help you decide on a home's final grade. Oh sure, a seasoned inspector will know if a home is a safe bet or full of red flags. But they're actually bound by a set of rules that limit what they can tell you. Here's what they can't say: #1 Whether They Would Buy This House Here's the big one: Many buyers think an inspector will give them a thumbs up or thumbs down, but they can't. Giving real estate advice violates the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors' code of ethics. Clues to look for:  Count up your issues. "The average inspection turns up around 20," says Larry Fowler, a home inspector in Knoxville, Tenn., who has done around 10,000...

There are many reasons to own a home, here are 6 of them. Have you ever thought about owning a home, but don't feel like you could? Give me a call I would love to talk to you and help connect you with the resources that could make ownership possible for you and your family! I have 14 years experience in the real estate industry and have helped hundreds of people realize their home ownership dreams. #bettercallbob #dre01701639 Contact me if you'd like more information: Bob Sanchez REALTOR® DRE #01701639 | Coldwell Banker West M:    (619)277-6293 E:    bobqsanchez@gmail.com www.SanDiegoRealEstateWithBob.com

Home improvement professionals say they’re fielding more inquiries from homeowners about adding accessory dwelling units—often nicknamed “granny flats.” A fifth of remodeling contractors say they undertook projects over the last year to create an ADU by converting an existing space, and a similar number say they created an ADU by building a new addition to a property, according to a new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders. ADUs are smaller units added to a property, and they can be pricey to build. Only 6 percent of remodeling contractors report completing an ADU project for less than $25,000. Three-fourths say ADU projects cost at least $50,000, and 28 percent report projects costing at least $150,000. ADUs usually require a building permit, but local and state ordinances vary significantly across the country. Some areas will not allow them at all. There are no federal standards or programs that track ADUs. ADUs have been cited by industry experts as o...

Have you wondered if putting in an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or Granny Flat, is right for you and your family? Learn more here and register for my upcoming event to learn if this is right for you and your family. Space is limited, register now here now! Contact me if you'd like more information: Bob Sanchez REALTOR® DRE #01701639 | Coldwell Banker West M:    (619)277-6293 E:    bobqsanchez@gmail.com www.SanDiegoRealEstateWithBob.com

When you embark on the home-buying process, your heart is filled with all the dreams in the world. It’s really easy to get caught up in the “I have to have ___________, so I’ll cut back somewhere else ” game, even when you don’t actually know where that somewhere else is or if you can realistically cut back there. This post will show you how to pare down the excess and make sure to get the things you really NEED. Make a List of Wants Start by making a list of everything you want in your house. If you love it, jot it down. Have your spouse or partner do the same thing in a separate document. Once you have everything down, start sorting your wants by order of importance. What’s your No. 1? Do you need large windows? How about a sunroom? Double sinks in the master? You get the idea. Come up with your top 10, and then compare your list to your partner’s top 10. What things appear on both lists? Those items should carry more weight because you both want them in your home. Hi...

Bob Sanchez REALTOR® DRE #01701639 | Coldwell Banker West M:    (619)277-6293 E:    bobqsanchez@gmail.com www.SanDiegoRealEstateWithBob.com

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available. THE DOWNSIDE The downsides of a small down payment are pretty well known. You’ll have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance for years, and the lower your down payment, the more you’ll pay. You’ll also be offered a lesser loan amount than borrowers who have a 20-percent down payment, which will eliminate some homes from your search. THE UPSIDE The national average for home appreciation is about five percent. The appreciation is independent from your home payment, so whether you put down 20 percent or three...