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What to Consider When Downsizing From Your Bay Area Home
When people hear the word downsizing they have a strong opinion against it and think of it as a negative process. People downsize for a variety of different reasons whether it be retiring, financial reasons, become environmentally friendly, or are empty nesters. The...
Key Attributes to Take into Consideration When Remodeling Your Bay Area Home Bathroom
Whether you have just purchased a new Danville home or are looking to give your Bay Area home bathroom a facelift there are a few things to keep in mind. If you are thinking of selling your Bay Area home, giving the bathroom a makeover can be one of the best ways to...
Video Blog: Warriors Game June 9th
What a game!! Game 5 will be it!
Common Questions I get as a Mortgage Broker
I have been a mortgage broker in the Bay Area for over 20 years now. I get all types of questions from my clients who are looking to purchase a Danville home or San Ramon home. I wanted to take the time to address some questions that you might have as well as you go...
Should You Opt for Hardwood over carpet?
One of the greatest debates is over whether you should choose carpet or hardwood floors for your Bay Area home. Some prefer the soft comfort of carpet when they get out of bed every morning in their Alamo home while others enjoy the easy to clean hardwood floors. When...
To Stage or Not To Stage?
When you are sitting with your Danville real estate agent and discussing putting your home on the market the question will come up about whether you should stage your San Ramon home before putting it on the Bay Area home market. Some people don’t believe that their...
Roof Leaks: What to Know
When it rains it can pour! The last thing you want to happen is for your Blackhawk home to get a roof leak. Your Bay Area home roof is something that you might forget about when it comes to home maintenance and upkeep. This can be a costly and destructive repair. ...
Video Blog: A Mortgage Genie Fun Fact
When you are cooking have you accidentally ever added too much salt? well here is a quick fix to your problem!
Pet Proof your Home
You have decided to add a pet to the family! Before you bring the little guy home to your Danville home you need to make sure your Bay Area home is pet proofed! Just like when you have to baby proof your Danville home, you have to pet proof it to make sure that the...
Video Blog: Fun Tips For Your Next Party!
Need some ideas for your next party? Check some of these out!
Best Colors to be Painting Your Home Walls
Has the wall of your Bay Area home become a collage of sample paint color templates cut and pasted? Don’t worry, we have all been there. There are so many choices when you go to pick paint these days that it makes the process more complicated than ever. What you have...
Video Blog: Looking for a Great Photographer?
If you ever need a photographer be sure to check Katie Krutzner out at Shani Studios! www.ShaniStudios.com