A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Home
I can’t claim that my home is completely minimalist, but it surely isn’t cluttered, and most people I know would call it a pretty minimalist home. One recent visitor saw my kitchen and remarked, “I’ve never seen a kitchen that looked so clean, so clear of stuff!” Well, I do my best to keep it clean, but the key is to remove the unnecessary stuff. For example, on the floor of my kitchen/dining room area are just a few essentials: dining table (clear of any clutter), chairs, so
Types of Homes You’ll Find When You’re House Hunting
If you’re in the market to buy a new home, then you know how confusing the hunt for a house can be. You can picture your dream home in your head, but you can’t describe exactly what you’re looking for to help your agent narrow your search. We’re here to help! Check out this list of the most common types of architectural styles you’ll find on your house hunting journey. Bungalow The word “bungalow” is often used to refer to any small 20th century home that uses space efficient
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Historic Home
From its quirky features to its unique charm, there’s plenty to love about a historic home. For those thinking of purchasing one, there’s also plenty to consider. As anyone who’s watched HGTV can tell you, owning a historic home often comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons of buying a historic home. Pros They offer plenty of character and charm – Stepping inside a historic home is a bit like stepping back in time. From the
The Value of Adding a Guest House
Making use of an unused guest house is a perfect way to earn extra money now as well as add value for the future sale of the property. If you have a guest house that is physically separated from the primary abode, you have the potential to increase your income substantially. This is especially true if you live in a city or state that is a popular destination, although more obscure destinations may be desirable for people wanting to get away from the crowds. It is possible to
3 Myths About Remote Real Estate Investing
Remote real estate investing has come a long way, thanks to technology. Before the internet and apps and FaceTime and all that fun stuff, investors were taking on a pretty big risk if they chose to buy rental property outside their local market. Today...not so much. But even with technological advancements, there are still plenty of naysayers who are busy perpetuating negative myths about remote investing. Let’s dispel a few of those right now! Myth #1 - It’s Too Risky The #1
How To Pick A Color Palette For Your Whole House
After looking at ways to work through paint-color procrastination and how to find color inspiration all around you, we are ready to tackle the last, and possibly most challenging, part of our color series: the whole-house paint palette. If picking one paint color is tricky, how on earth do you find colors for an entire house? How can you know they will go together? Where do you even begin? Join us as we navigate the process of selecting colors for a whole house, and gather in
Buy Your Next Home By Renting Out Your Current One!
The average rental lease rates are extremely HIGH in Orange County. Renters are paying top dollar to rent homes and we found a way that you
The Best Time to Buy a House
The best time to buy a house has long been considered the spring and summer. Meanwhile, their seasonal sibling, fall, often gets tossed to the leaf pile by potential buyers who might think autumn is just about haunted houses and turkey dinners rather than house hunting. But surprise! Fall is not only a great time to buy a house, it might also be the best season to find the perfect property (and not just because you can browse the listings while cupping a pumpkin latte). The b