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backyard Are You Making These 5 Lawn Watering Mistakes? Ahhhh, the sweet smell of cut grass in the air…a true harbinger of summertime. Keeping that lawn green can be tricky without these great tips on watering! Proper watering nourishes lawns, just as proper hydration nourishes our bodies. Yet too many of us are failing at both. We’re not going to lecture you about drinking […]
Bills How to Get a Better Deal on TV Service Without Cutting the Cord Like it or not, television access can be expensive. Especially with the limited time only offers once they adjust upward (why do they never adjust downward??)  Take a look: Although the idea of cutting the cord on expensive cable or satellite TV costs sounds amazingly liberating, the unfortunate truth is that this would mean losing […]
backyard 5 Signs Of A Dog-Friendly Neighborhood Where would be without our PUPPIES!!  They are family members too. Looking for a dog friendly neighborhood?  Here’s how: Look for these puppy-friendly factors before making your move. With more than 36% of U.S. households including a dog (according to a 2012 survey from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation), it’s no surprise that finding a […]
buying I Can’t Get a Traditional Mortgage… What Are My Alternatives?   Quandry: You are faced with circumstances that may prevent you from obtaining a traditional mortgage. Don’t panic…you have alternatives! You want to buy a house, but your credit history isn’t in tip top shape, or you cannot show a consistent cash flow even though you have a lot of money saved in the bank […]
backyard How To Open Your Pool With the hot days of the season upon us, its time to dive in!  First things first…here is a helpful how to list on opening your pool. Spring is in full bloom and this can mean a lot of things for many different people. For example, if you own a pool you’re surely thinking (probably […]
babies 9 Questions To Ask When Searching For A Family Home These are serious questions you need to ask when purchasing a home, especially if you are a first time homebuyer! Here’s how to find a house your growing family will love for years to come. Unless you’re planning on doing your own version of Fixer Upper, the general home-buying rule of thumb is to look […]
credit cards How Can You Change Your Credit Score in 30 Days? The heat is on! You want to improve your credit and you want to get it done NOW! If raising your credit seems impossible, take a step back from the big hairy goal and tackle the beast one step at a time. There’s no “instant” button, but there are things you can do now that […]
buying Be a Detective: Google the Address When House Hunting Here are some GREAT tips to get the skinny on houses that have made it to your hot list. Fire up your Google! Search-engine sleuthing is worth the effort to unearth the niceties — and perhaps negatives — when searching for your new home. There’s probably not a day that goes by that you don’t […]
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curb appeal 8 Steps You Need to Know Before Redecorating Your Home Breaking out the paintbrushes, fabric samples and hitting Home Goods and Pinterest for some good ideas?  Here are some 8 steps you need to know before you get started! Here’s how to prioritize your game plan for your room makeover. If you have a DIY decorating project on your horizon but don’t know where to […]
buying Relocating? Here’s How to Feel at Home Faster Moving is always stressful. You just want to settle in already!  Take a breather and checkout these tips! Moving to a new city, whether it’s 30 or 3,000 miles away from your last one, can be stressful to say the least—perhaps even more so after you’ve dealt with the last of the packing boxes, because now […]
construction 5 Types of Additions and How They Add Value Want to add value as well as space to your home? For the skinny on remodeling…Here’s how! A person’s home is their castle, but sometimes that castle isn’t big enough to accommodate all its occupants. Maybe you’ve got a baby on the way or an older parent is moving in with you. Maybe you need a […]
Fairfield Sunrise Residences – Inviting & Contemporary New Rentals in Fairfield! Discover the Enchantment…. This secret garden contains brand new studio and one bedroom units, modestly priced from $1475 – $1575. They are nestled among relaxing greenbelts within a quiet, gated community. Our interiors include elevated ceilings, rich Euro-frame java beech wood cabinetry, stainless appliances, granite counters, microwave, washers/dryers and much more. These inviting living spaces are convenient […]
Family Fun Celebrating 60 Years of Brilliance! Vacaville’s Fiesta Days Coming Up Soon! When? History Vacaville residents seem to get in the mood for pageants and festivals once spring rolls around. For the past 101 years, they have turned out for many different spring and summer celebrations. Vacaville Pageant Day on April 30, 1916 was a grand production, “a poetic idea successfully carried out by the united efforts […]
buying 3 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Seller’s Agent   So you are thinking about checking out some open houses this weekend? Here are 3 very good tips to arm yourself with as you are going out the door! When it comes to talking to the seller’s agent at an open house, a little mystery goes a long way. More isn’t always better — […]
buying 4 Big Reasons to Become a Homeowner This Year And the results are in!  This is the year you’ve been waiting for…read on grasshopper! Still on the fence about becoming a homeowner? While owning a home comes with many responsibilities, its financial and personal benefits can prove it to be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. 1.Tax Breaks One of the greatest perks of […]
credit score Pop Quiz: How Well Versed Are You in Home Mortgage Loans? If you are in the market for a new home, then you’d better read up!  No matter how much you know regarding mortgages, its never too late to learn. A lot of Americans are caught up in a mortgage nightmare simply because they didn’t dive into the process with some preparation. With a little studying […]
backyard 6 DIY Backyard Projects From Lighting to Fire Pits With summer swiftly approaching, it could be time for sprucing up the ole backyard a bit!  Here are some great DIY projects that are sure to add some summertime family fun and enjoyment! Remember backyards? Those things we’ve been ignoring for the past four months? They’re back! They might not be looking as sharp as […]
escrow 8 Home Issues That Could Cause A Home Sale To Fall Through You’ve put your home on the market and have a nice offer to put into contract. Check out these ways to avoid the pitfalls of your own escrow from falling through!  Sage advice! Do you know what issues most often turn off buyers or kill a sale? Here are some of the big ones. From […]
construction Installing a Pool? The Ultimate Homeowner’s Checklist   With spring upon us and typically hotter summer weather right around the corner, many homeowners wonder whether or not this year is the year to go ahead with a decision on installing a pool. This checklist is a really good resource for review before any home in-ground pool installations. The decision to install an […]
buying 5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers You’ve decided to go for it. You know mortgage rates are enticingly low. Buying a home can be thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same time, especially for first-time homebuyers. It’s difficult to know exactly what to expect. Take these five steps to make the process go more smoothly. Check Your Credit Your credit score is […]