Top 8 Items You Need On Your Spring Home Seller Checklist

Spring is the busiest time in the real estate industry. Homeowners are planning to put their homes on the market to be moved out in summer, warmer weather is bringing home buyers out once again and all in time for spring cleaning. Which brings me to the first thing on your home seller checklist… 1. Do some spring cleaning – The best way to prepare for the big move is to go through your house and do some spring cleaning. There are two major goals when spring cleaning: 1.) Get rid of junk you don’t need and 2.) Make your house sparkle. To get rid of what you don’t need clean out your closet and donate the clothes you don’t wear anymore and go through everything in your garage and sort through what you need and what you need to throw out. The more you get rid of now, the less you will have to pack later. To make your house sparkle, take the time to complete those deep cleaning tasks you’ve been putting off all year. When you put your home up for sale buyers will be poking around in every nook and cranny so make sure everything is dusted, clean and looking great! 2. Start packing – It’s never too early to start packing if there is a move in your future. Obviously you won’t be boxing up your pots and pans quite yet but there’s plenty you can get in order now to make the moving process quicker and easier down the road. Pack up your winter clothes, Christmas decorations, fine china and other things you won’t need...

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”

William Shakespeare

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5 Tips on Going Green in Your Home

Going green isn’t just a fad, it’s a smarter way to live. Whether you’re looking for a way to increase the value of your home and attract buyers or simply create a more eco-friendly environment for the family, making a few energy efficient or “green” choices can help you make it happen. Not only is going green fun and easy, it can help you start saving money on your energy bills. So stop fighting it and give into the green life, starting with these 5 home renovations. 1. Lighten Up and Change Your Bulbs. Incandescent light bulbs are a thing of the past; it’s time to upgrade your bulbs to compact fluorescents. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are the swirly bulbs you’ve seen and not only do they use less energy, they also last 10 times longer than your old bulbs and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Other green lighting options are LEDs and Philips Classic bulbs. There are even some government incentives available, click here and find out how you can start saving today with smarter lighting. 2. Update Your Floors with Bamboo or Cork. New flooring will make your whole home look new again and instead of choosing another shade of blah beige carpeting, opt for eco-friendly materials like bamboo or cork. They can be purchased at your local Home Depot and are cheaper than your average hard wood flooring. Bamboo is denser than some woods like oak, so that means you’ll get a much stronger floor with less chance of warping over time. 3. Repaint – Without VOCs. Paints can be full of harmful chemicals called volatile organic compounds or VOCs.  These...

Jasmine Place has been leased!

15557 Jasmine Place, Tustin | This beautiful town home is located in the prestigious Tustin Legacy neighborhood of Columbus Grove at the end of a cul-de-sac with green belt views and adjacent to the park, playground, basketball courts, and trail. This Clarendon model features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with one bedroom and one bathroom being on the first floor. The open kitchen features tons of cabinet space, an island, refrigerator, dishwasher, cook top, oven, and microwave. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a large bathroom, which includes dual vanities, a separate bathtub, and shower. The home also features a living room with a fireplace, a large dining room with sliding glass door leading to the spacious patio, a laundry room with washer and dryer, an attached two car garage, and central A/C. Association amenities include a clubhouse, BBQ and picnic areas, and a junior Olympic salt water pool and spa. Located in the award winning Irvine Unified School District. It is close to The District Shopping Center as well as the Tustin...

“You’ll never get to what you can truly reach, if you remain attached to what you are supposed to let go of.”

– Unknown

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