Image by wavebreakmedia from Shutterstock If you've owned your house for a long time and are putting it on the market, take time to consider how the buying and selling process has changed. Today’s buyers are both smart and cautious. They have access to more information than was possible a decade ago. Research shows that buyers begin shopping...

Image by InspiredImages from Pixabay When you plan on getting a mortgage, you have some choices. There are conventional, FHA, VA and other options. One term you'll likely hear is a conforming or a non-conforming loan. If you aren't sure what that means, you could end up confused about the kind of loan you're actually getting for your...

Image by Bronisław Dróżka from Pixabay The colors you choose for different rooms can have a major impact on how your house looks overall. With so many color schemes to choose from, how can you decide which ones would work best for your home? Part of this comes down to your personal preferences, but there are other factors...

Photo by Rachel Claire from Pexels The term glamping comes from merging camping with glamor. However, glamor doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of ways to keep your costs down while still enjoying the most luxurious of outdoor getaways. Here are some of the top ways to have an affordable glamping trip: Don’t Go Too Far...

Image by Bruno from Pixabay When building a new home, climate has the potential to affect every decision. The architecture and layout of your home, landscaping and features all need to be the best possible choices for the region you’re building in. While you always have some freedom, knowing the best practices for building homes in humid climates...

Image by yen lai from Pixabay Sometimes the summer heat can make it hard to enjoy playing outside. If you don’t have your own pool you might rather stay indoors where the temperature is cooler. However, there are lots of fun ways to play outside and still keep cool. Many of the most popular backyard games and activities...

Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels Thinking about automating your new home? Here are some of the most innovative new smart home features to consider incorporating in your residential design. 1. Color-Tuned Lighting Apps exist for both computers and smart phones to warm up color tones toward the evening hours, helping signal to the brain that it’s time...

Reclaimed wood is increasingly popular in home decorating across many design styles. There are plenty of ways to get wood in order to upcycle into decorative pieces, but even the simple DIY tasks can require some light woodworking knowledge. Luckily, we’ve put together a couple of beginner-friendly DIY wood projects to create unique and useful decor for your...

Photo by Agover via Pixabay You're not thinking of selling -- so why keep your home in market-ready shape? There are some excellent reasons for upgrading your home while you live there; keeping your house in good repair and in "ready to sell" condition benefits you in a variety of ways: Your own comfort: It's just more comfortable...

Listed by Vanguard Properties - DRE# 01704190

Outstanding location in the Valley Ford region. Surrounded by miles of ranch land inhabited by picturesque cows. 3 Bed, 2 bath manufactured home on permanent foundation is cozy and has a great floor plan. Master with walk in closet and large master bathroom, 2 sizable additional bedrooms and a den for study, work from home or other. Solar is paid, mound septic system is in excellent condition (just reviewed) and well tested in 2013 at 5+ gpm. Out buildings, concrete pad and electrial setup for RV. Pastures are fenced and property gated. Ready for you to enjoy the great...

Listed by Hpi Real Estate - DRE# 01259988

Step into this luxurious 3 year old tri level townhome located in beautiful Cotati! Built in 2018, this 1,614 sq. ft. 3 bed, 3.5 bath end unit has 2 ensuite bedrooms upstairs and 1 bed and bath on the lower level. Kitchen has beautiful granite counters with bar seating, premium KitchenAid appliances, shaker cabinets and upgraded Hunter Douglas window coverings throughout. Features include a balcony, Nest thermostat, air conditioning, recessed lighting, tankless water heater, electric vehicle capability, prewired for solar, 2 car garage, washer and dryer located upstairs and many more. Walking distance to Oliver's Market, SSU, amazing...

Listed by Glenda Sales Real Estate, Inc - DRE# 01299702

Be on top of the hill with panoramic unrestricted views from every room of Alexander Valley and the coastal Mountains.This house is Art on the Hills looking across Alexander Valley with incredible privacy. The HOA web site is: Palomino Lakes.org. This is a jewel, so come take a...