How to Increase Home Value
8 TIPS FOR MONTECITO HOMEOWNERS FROM HGTV Whether you’re selling a Montecito Luxury Estate, Hope Ranch ocean view estate or a Santa Barbara home there are things you, as a seller, can do to increase home value. We’ve all heard the phrase a ...
8 Steps to Creating the Minimalist Home Office
MINIMIZE PROCRASTINATION AND MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY For most Montecito homeowners, their home is their castle. Today, your abode can also be the central command post for your business. As the king or queen of your castle, you are free to design and ...
What’s the Color Forecast for 2020? Sassiness, Serenity, Fire and Water
SHADES SURE TO DAZZLE HOME DÉCOR IN THE COMING YEAR The color forecast for 2020 is out and follows the tradition of annual color trend predictions announced by paint companies, design websites, and fashion magazines. Typically, these colors are me...
What is the Color of the Year for 2019?
The color of the year depends on which paint company you ask It’s that fun time of the year when paint color nerds look forward to the paint manufacturers announcing their annual “Color of the Year.” Here’s the thing. Sherwin Williams, BEH...
The Top 10 Home Kitchen Design Trends for 2019
What do you want in a home kitchen design or renovation? You might be surprised about the trends in home kitchen design for 2019. Some are old, others are new. Whether you’re planning to stay in your home or list it in the coming year, a trophy ki...
Santa Barbara Homeowners: The Best Way to Build Accessory Dwelling Units
What You Need to Know About Accessory Dwelling Units, aka Guest Cottages or Guesthouses, in Santa Barbara I blogged about the new law regarding accessory dwelling units (ADU) last year. Since the passage of Senate Bill 1069, hundreds of Santa Barbar...
Home remodeling: should you fix up your house before selling?
Many home sellers ask if they should do the necessary home remodeling or sell as a fixer upper With more than 25 years in the industry, I get asked all the time about home remodeling. Is it better to fix up your house before selling or sell it as a ...
How to Integrate A Dog Shower into Your Home
8 expert tips for designing a dedicated dog shower for your four-legged family member Last week, I blogged about renovations popular among home buyers today: like a designated dog shower. In that blog, I promised to share these 8 expert tips on ho...
Return on Investment: Can Adding a Pizza Oven Be Worthwhile?
Understanding what's popular among home buyers today can help homeowners make educated decisions about remodeling If you’re a homeowner looking to maximize your return on investment, Zillow says to check out what today’s homebuyers are looking...
Kitchen Confidential: A Trophy Kitchen Can Sell Your Home
Did you know that a trophy kitchen can sell your home better than anything else? Nowadays you need a trophy kitchen to sell your house. Why? Because today's buyers are looking for high-end appliances, gorgeously designed cabinets, and stone countert...
