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cleaning Home Tip of the Day: Thanksgiving Leftovers Was a 22-pound turkey over zealous? Try one of these creative Thanksgiving leftover ideas. VICTORIA KEICHINGERNOV 24, 2017 At a loss for what to do with the massive amounts of leftover turkey you have from Thanksgiving? Here are a few tasty ideas you might want to try out. For other clever home tips & tricks, […]
cooking A Very Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner!   Get your game on with a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner! Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California can be more traditional than typical, as many locals will have wild game on their tables on November 23. Target Your Turkey Turkey hunting is not just a sport for people who live in the great Nor-Cal area. Once turkey season is […]
cooking Smart Home Tech That Makes Holiday Hosting Easy Save time, energy and frustration by using smart home tech the next time you host family and friends for a holiday meal! GUSTAVO GONZALEZYESTERDAY Guest post by June Lawrence Whether your holiday entertaining features casual cocktail parties, full-fare, sit-down meals, or an open house for friends and neighbors – you can save time, energy and frustration with […]
community Moved In? Now What? – A Post Move Check List So, it’s been a month since you moved into your new home. The empty boxes are stacked in corners like miniature Leaning Towers of Pisas and you are missing some key pieces of mail. The moving checklist guided you day by day, but now that the moving storm has subsided, how do you complete the settling in […]
Celebrate Trend Alert: 8 Colors to Try This Season   Now that October is here and it’s officially fall, breezy colors and summery decor will start to feel out of place. Make holiday houseguests and potential buyers feel at-home with the comfy, cozy and even cheerful shades of the season. Follow along as we uncover eight trendy colors that will last through the new […]
color How to Find Inexpensive Art for Your Home Add your own flair to your home through art with these creative & inexpensive ideas. ALEXANDRA FILIACITODAY Your home should reflect your personality, interests, and all the people and things you love. One of the easiest ways to accomplish that is through the artwork you display around your home. When my husband & I moved […]
Buyers Not Getting the Media Coverage You Want? 3 Tips on Getting Free Publicity in the News If you were at a cocktail party, standing with a group of people, what is the one thing about your company that is going to make everyone want to know more? ATHENA SNOWAUG 31, 2017 <– Go back to the Real Advantages home page Public relations was a hot topic at the recent Inman Connect San […]
appliances 9 Must-Haves for Low-Maintenance Kitchen Cabinets   Save valuable elbow grease and time with these ideas for easy-to-maintain cabinets. VICTORIA KEICHINGERAUG 24, 2017 The heart of the home may also be the toughest room to keep clean. Every surface in your kitchen is susceptible to crumbs, dirt, stains and splatters. This is especially true of cabinets. Fortunately, there are practical ways […]
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appraisal Is Summer or Winter the Best Season to Buy a Home? You hear it a lot – there are best and worst times to make any sort of purchase. Whether it’s a television, a car, or a home, statistics are available that may influence your decision on when would be the best time to make a purchase. Numerical data isn’t the only thing you should be […]
community Our Future is Now: The Coldwell Banker Brand Anthem The power of the Coldwell Banker brand – in one customizable video (and downloadable eCards). View the brand anthem video and get your very own now. SAM SHALOMTODAY From the CB Zap platform, award-winning CBx Listing Experience App, smart home initiative and record breaking ad campaigns, Coldwell Banker Real Estate has the resources that can […]
appliances Pare Down and Declutter By Knowing How Much Stuff Is Enough So you want to pare down your belongings. But how much, exactly, do you get rid of? And how can you prevent stuff from simply piling up all over again? Part of the solution to a lasting clutter-free existence may lie in numbers. As in, the number of pairs of shoes, towels, place settings and […]
appraisal Condo vs. Townhouse Condo and townhouses are often lumped together, but have some significant differences. Agent Jessica Riffle Edwards explains the differences between the two. GUSTAVO GONZALEZTODAY I’ll admit it, I’ve owned a condo for the last three and a half years and just found out what the difference was between a townhouse and a condo. While you […]
appraisal 4 Tips to Selling an Inherited Property Selling an inherited house can be draining. Coldwell Banker gives 4 tips on how to successfully prepare, organize and sell your inherited house. VICTORIA KEICHINGERTODAY One difficult topic real estate agents routinely have to discuss is about selling an inherited home from a parent when they pass away. It is a situation that is an […]
appraisal Help! My Home Isn’t Selling You listed your home for sale, but the home isn’t selling! Learn the simple things you can do to sell your home faster with Coldwell Banker real estate agents. ALEXANDRA FILIACI TODAY You listed your home for sale with high hopes. You love your property and you felt certain that it would sell in a reasonable […]
backyard Summer Fridays: Urban Yards and Terraces Living in a big city doesn’t mean you don’t have great outdoor spaces. Take a look at some of our favorite urban backyard and terraces on coldwellbanker.com tailor-made for summer entertaining. GUSTAVO GONZALEZTODAY How alive the city is, how alive, how alive, how alive.” – Alfred Kazin Contrary to popular belief, there is no better […]
DIY 8 DIY Projects That (Surprise!) Require Permits “Eh, we’ll just knock it out this weekend, not going to worry about the permit”… not so fast there partner. No shooting from the hip here! You can not only get into trouble with your insurance company and the local building department, but when it comes time for you to sell? You better have that […]
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 […]