Secrets to Making a Home Guest-ready
7 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR MONTECITO HOME INVITING Are you aware of the top must-dos when it comes to making a home guest-ready? Dinner parties, casual get-togethers, play dates, movie nights or even overnight guests call for attention to detail and re...
How to Clear the Clutter in Your Montecito Home
USE MINDFUL TECHNIQUES TO TACKLE AND TIDY YOUR NEST No matter the time of year, now is the time to clear the clutter and create positive changes in our lives. Previously, I blogged about getting organized, with my post on tips from organizing gur...
2020 Interior Design Trends
10 TIPS FROM THE PROS When it comes to 2020 interior design trends, Montecito homeowners should consider curves, natural materials, cane and built-in seating like you’ve never seen before. Here are 10 expert predictions from Dwell Magazine on the ...
Time to Sell? Economists Are Saying “Yes”
ADD YOUR MONTECITO PROPERTY TO MY PORTFOLIO NOW Although many people will tell you that the ideal time to sell your home is in spring, that may not hold true in today’s real estate market. Sellers need to consider the general direction of their l...
Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Cures and the Mesmerizing Magic of Montecito
A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT THE AFFLICTION PLAGUING MANY OF US No matter where you live, sleep is the foundation of mental wellness, even for those who call Montecito home. According to experts, sleep is the regulator and mediator of your emotions. It i...
Downsizing Your Home: 5 Signs It Might Be Time
BALANCING THE SENTIMENTAL WITH THE PRACTICAL Is it time for downsizing your home? I recently posted a guest blog, “Downsizing for Seniors,” explaining how to make it as stress-free as possible. But when I thought about the topic, I realized that...
Is Another Federal Interest Rate Cut on the Horizon?
THE FEDERAL RESERVE SAYS “NO” After the third federal interest rate cut this year, the Federal Reserve believes that the U.S. economy is now safely at cruising altitude. In fact, experts say the outlook is quite good and, as a result, our econ...
Downsizing for Seniors
MAKE YOUR MOVE AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE This post regarding downsizing for seniors was written by Guest Blogger Shirley Martin. Recently, Shirley decided to turn her love for perfectly organized closets, drawers and cabinets into a career by becom...
The Wellness Lifestyle is Spurring a Wellness Real Estate Trend
CAN THE RIGHT HOME IN THE RIGHT PLACE HELP YOU LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE? You’ve probably followed real estate trends and maybe follow a wellness lifestyle, but are you aware of today’s wellness real estate trend? Developers believe the multibillion...
Real Estate Investing: Still the Best Choice Anyone Can Make
SEE WHY 4 MILLIONAIRES AGREE Over the last two centuries, about 90% of the world’s millionaires have created their wealth through real estate investing. That statistic was first cited by Billionaire Andrew Carnegie. READ: 6 Ways to Build Wealth...
