backyard Summer Fridays: Outdoor Seating Areas That Wow This isn’t your Grandmother’s veranda!  Take a peek at these great outdoor seating spaces. Enjoy! If you have to sit, you might as well do it outside and during summer! Here are a few of our favorite outdoor seating areas from homes for sale on coldwellbanker.com In limited web research, I’ve gleaned that on average, […]
Buyer's Market How to Tell the Difference Between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market This is SO IMPORTANT  for you to know as a Buyer or Seller so that you can strategize your plan of action wisely and accurately. Of course, your agent can easily explain this to you, but you need to understand it! Make no mistake, if you don’t pay attention to the difference in these two markets, […]
decorating DIY: Decorating Your Home With Photos Photographs…your real time window to the past…even better than a memory in your head. Decorate with them? Absolutely! Decorating with photos is an awesome way to spice up your home in a really dramatic way without spending a whole lot of money. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a lot of money; your own photos […]
backyard Pool School: A Study Guide Armed with a little know how – you can make your pool season trouble free! 1. Evaluate the Task at Hand Always check for leaks at the start of the season—all you need is a bucket. Just fill it three-fourths of the way full and mark the water line inside, place it in the pool, mark the […]
burglary 4 Steps to Take After Your Home Has Been Burglarized Your worst nightmare…arriving home to find that you have been the victim of a burglary. Home Invasion. Loss of your precious privacy and belongings. While nothing can take away that feeling, here are a few steps you can take while you recover from the shock of it all. What would you do if you came […]
bid How To Win A Bidding War Without Overspending Right now we are in a Seller’s Market here in Solano County. Oftentimes that means multiple offers over list price. It can be a frustrating and exhausting process. Read on for strategic tips! It’s possible to win a bidding war without paying a cent more than you budgeted for.  How To Win A Bidding War […]
buying 7 Things To Know Before Becoming A Landlord Thinking about investing in a rental property?  Here are some great tips that will get you started! First-time homebuyers are a declining group. Historically, 40% of homebuyers have been first-time buyers, but that percentage continues to shrink, even as millennials continue to show more interest in becoming buyers (eventually). If you’re already a homeowner, your wheels might be […]
buying What to Consider Before Buying a Home on the Golf Course Traditionally considered the ultimate location, here is what you need to know before you purchase a home on the golf course! Is there anything on par with living on a golf course? Before you buy that home on the fairway, there are a few things to consider. From maintenance to memberships, privacy to views, life […]
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buying Five Tips to Identify Fixer-Upper Homes Worth Investing In You may know someone who did very well during the market crash in 2008 purchasing fixers. Its a complex issue that you need to study up on before you even consider taking that plunge! When shopping for a fixer-upper home, some properties have potential beyond their appearance. Keep the following tips in mind as you […]
appliances How to Keep a Small Kitchen Organized Everyone LOVES a big kitchen. Lots of room to whip up your culinary delights! The truth is that anyone can adjust and create beautiful meals in a small kitchen. Its all in the organization! It can be tricky keeping a compact cooking space tidy, but these ideas can help keep a small kitchen organized. Contrary […]
babies Home Safety: How to Protect Your Family at Every Stage of Life Safety…ALWAYS a concern. Here are some really practical tips throughout a lifetime of staying safe. Good to know! We all want to keep our families as safe as possible, but home safety requirements change as your family grows and evolves. From newborns to pets, a variety of different strategies can ensure your home is as […]
buying No Kids? Here’s Why You Should Still Buy in a Good School District Ever hear the old adage “Location, Location, Location”?  Well, here’s more proof! Learn why buying in a top-notch school district can benefit you — even if you don’t have kids. Living in a good school district doesn’t just bring better teachers, better books, and better test scores — it also can help preserve home values and […]
Buyers 5 Mistakes Buyers Make In A Hot Housing Market     We are in a hot Real Estate market right now with little inventory. These tips could make the difference in the success of your next purchase! Buying in a hot house market is sometimes inevitable, but you can save money by avoiding these mistakes. It’s the never-ending saga of homebuyers everywhere: just when you […]
Buyers What Is Equity and Why Is It Important? This is information, that you, as a homeowner or buyer, really need to know. Read on for the ins and outs of equity! Have you heard that owning a home helps ‘build equity’ but still not sure what that means? Get the information from the experts at Coldwell Banker. You’ve probably heard people throw around […]
DIY 2017’s Most Important Summer Home Maintenance Projects These projects are what you should be focusing on this summer regarding maintenance on your home. Being proactive when it comes to your home’s maintenance can save you time and money! Focus on maintaining these 5 areas. With the bright sunlight and warm temperatures that accompany summer, you may be spending more time outside — […]
Buyers Why You Really Need a Home Inspection This is such an important topic and a MUST READ for buyers! Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make – learn how getting a home inspection can help you get the most value for your home. Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make, and you […]
buying The Basics of Buying Investment Properties   With this terrific checklist, you, too, can be on your way to being a savvy investor! Everyone wants a magic and immediate path to wealth. The bad news? The path doesn’t exist. Wealth is attainable through more conventional means. If you come to understand the real estate industry and if you deepen your own firsthand […]
backyard Are Shipping Containers the Future of Swimming Pools?   Shipping containers have long been found to have a myriad of uses, from storage to houses. Who knew a shipping container would make a terrific pool!! One Canadian couple is making a splash transforming shipping containers into backyard swimming pools. (We always knew those shipping containers were universal!) Paul and Denise Rathnam launched Modpools earlier this year and […]
backyard 8 Ways to Make Your Backyard a Summer Paradise Your backyard should be your summer sanctuary…your perfect place away from the rest of the world. Here’s how! Summer is the season to be outdoors. It’s the perfect time for backyard barbecues, neighborhood socials, and late-night evenings on the patio. You don’t need to travel to a luxurious and exotic location to enjoy spending time […]
distressed properties What is the Difference Between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure?   Distressed sales can be difficult but the more you know about the differences in them, the better your ability to navigate those waters if you are in the market! Here is how to dip your toe into the water on foreclosures and short sales while heeding all the risks when buying a home. Not sure […]