Maurie McGuireNot all home improvements are equal in the return they provide from your initial investment. These five projects will reward you the most when it comes time to sell:
Remodeling : Return on Investment
on February 19, 2019
Remodeling Regret
on February 14, 2019
TV shows make remodeling work look simple, but nearly 2/3 of homeowners who’ve attempted to DIY house projects, have regretted not calling Ann expert on at least one of their projects. Some even admitted to hiring a professional after failing on their own attempt.
Santa Barbara South County – Real Estate Market Overview – January 2019
on February 12, 2019
The Santa Barbara South County real estate market shows trends and recent sales data for the Santa Barbara & surrounding areas. According to the 28-Year Price Trend shown below, the average price range took a slight decline between 2015 and 2016, when we started to see a small increase in 2017, then a large increase in… more
Drop in Mortgage Rates Opens Home-Buying Affordability Window
on February 8, 2019
‘The Bottom Is Here’: Surprise Drop in Mortgage Rates Opens Home-Buying Affordability Window By Deborah Kearns Swings in mortgage rates can sometimes make or break your home-buying prospects. When rates rise, it can squeeze your house budget to its limit and force you to reevaluate your plans. And when rates fall, you’re in a better… more
California Gardener’s February Checklist
on February 7, 2019
California Gardener’s February Checklist Celebrate 5 California classics: plants that defy winter with bright flowers, luscious fragrance and, for some, delicious taste By: Bill Marken Somehow February more than any other month reflects just how distinctive California’s gardening blessings are. We have so much to admire and to plant. Consider the five below California classics… more