26Feb By Arnie AllenNo Comments

Family, Home, Real Estate, Tips

How To Make Your Next Move a Breeze

Moving from one state to another can be exciting, but it can be super stressful as well. Many first-time movers and even first-time homeowners think that moving is as simple as just throwing things in a box on the day they're scheduled to move and heading out the door. However, when they move, they realize that it's not nearly as easy as they thought it would be. In fact, changing home locations, whether it's moving from Tehama to Stanford or vice versa, is something that you need to plan way in advance, if at all possible. From making sure that all your appliances are working in your new home to having the utilities switched on, and from having replacement windows installed in the house to make sure the whole house is equipped with appliances that increase your energy-efficiency before...

How to Treat Yourself After Having Your First Child

26Jan By Lucy GrayNo Comments

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How to Treat Yourself After Having Your First Child

Let's set the record straight: having a child doesn't mean that you can't feel sexy and confident in your post-pregnancy self. After the birth of your little one, it can feel challenging to navigate the ins and outs of motherhood combined with trying to feel like your best self. If you're having trouble figuring out how to best treat yourself, you're not alone. It's actually quite common for new mothers to struggle with postpartum hormonal changes that affect many aspects of your life. Take a step in the right direction, and consider these tips for how to treat yourself after your first child. Consider starting a workout routine. There's no one size fits all when it comes to how to feel sexy again having your first child. At the end of the day, working out or losing weight isn't the an...

25Jan By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

Construction, Family, Home, Real Estate, Tips

Is It Worth It to Own Land?

Everyone has been there at one time or another in their lives: you're riding down a country road and see a parcel of land, and you want to buy it. You can see yourself talking to a lender and purchasing that land, and becoming a homeowner without having to build the home right away. The fact is that land sits there, doing nothing, and you don't have to do anything with it until you want to. Owning land is simple and straightforward. You go to the lender, apply for a loan, put down your down payment, and you have land ready for you to do whatever you want to with it, whenever you want to do it. Whether you decide to put a new home on it, a retail space, or just let it sit while you pay the monthly payment is up to you. That's what's so great about owning land. However, for some, it might...

6Jan By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

Construction, Home, Tips

Top Signs You Need Garage Door Repair

Some of the biggest investments you make during your life are your home and your car. Each one is a major milestone purchases that you usually end up paying off for years. Your home is your safe space where you can unwind from your day and feel protected from the elements outside. Your car can serve a similar purpose. Your vehicle takes you where you need to go, gives you a personalized space on the road, and allows you the freedom to travel whenever and wherever. These are both important parts of your lifestyle, so shouldn't you protect your car just like your car protects you on the road? You love being home in that space you designed just for you. And your garage can be that specially designed space just for your car. Tuck your car in at night after a hard day at work in the perfect ...

Why Being a Mom Is the Most Stressful Job

5Jan By Emily P.No Comments

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Why Being a Mom Is the Most Stressful Job

If you've ever asked a mom whether working a regular nine to five job out of the home is more stressful than her role of being a mother, she will probably say that taking care of her children is more stressful. Yes, they are likely to tell you it's incredibly rewarding and worth the daily stress, but that doesn't take away from the daily grind of raising little ones. Specifically in the United States, motherhood is known to be significantly stressful due to the lack of resources available for either working or stay at home moms. To all the moms out there, we salute you and sing our praises for your relentless efforts. So what is it about motherhood that is so stressful? We have compiled some of the most common factors of stress that come with being a mom. The Mountain of Responsibility...

4 Different Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

22Dec By Emily P.No Comments

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4 Different Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

Do you like making money? You'd probably be crazy to say no to that questions. Every day, you wake up and go to work so you can earn a living. It would be best if you had an income to put a roof over your head and food on your table and participate in activities you really enjoy. Even if you feel comfortable financially, wouldn't it be nice to earn a little bit extra still? This is where investment opportunities can take your regular income and grow it exponentially. With active and passive types of investments, you have endless opportunities to get involved in ventures where you can watch your money grow. Now, there are plenty of different ways to get involved in investment, but one industry offers more options than any other in the real estate market. Everyone needs a place to live...

8Dec By Emily P.No Comments

Home, Real Estate, Tips

3 Ways You Can Invest in Real Estate

Chip and Joanna Gains, the Property Brothers, Hillary Farr, and David Visentin. These are all reasonably household names; do you recognize why? They're all home improvement celebrities from HGTV. People across the world love to tune into these shows about real estate and property investment. It's fun to get your creative juices flowing and consider ways to improve your own home. Whether you're waiting to put in an offer on your own house or have an overall interest in real estate, there are plenty of ways to take that passion and turn it into a profit. Investing in real estate is a trend that has also taken the world by storm. With so many options in this industry, no wonder it attracts so many different people. When it comes to investment, you can choose to actively be involved in your...

Looking for Apartments From the Comforts of Home

7Dec By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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Looking for Apartments From the Comforts of Home

Seeking out a new place to live can be stressful. This is especially true during the current pandemic lockdowns that make viewing spaces far more difficult to schedule and carry out safely. Still, searching for a new apartment that gives you access to better outdoor space, easier links to public transportation, or the roominess of a luxury home that you’ve always wanted doesn’t have to be a complete pain. Realtors are growing their online presence to match with current trends in technology and the needs of the moment in order to offer virtual viewings and many other amenities that can help you check out new homes while sitting on the couch in lace underwear if you desire. Use the time at home to your advantage. Time spent in your current home can be leveraged to help you find a new ...

4 Home Updates That You Never Knew You Needed

27Nov By Kelvin ReedNo Comments

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4 Home Updates That You Never Knew You Needed

No matter how well and lovingly you care for your home, it's a well-known fact that things are going to wear out and need to be fixed, especially when you hit the 10-year mark of living in your house. While home updates can be a daunting task for any homeowner, it's important to keep up with projects such as redoing your basement floor, taking care of plumbing problems, or even updating your water filtration system. While some projects need to be done every 10 years at least, there are some that should be done yearly or as needed. There are even home upgrades that you as the homeowner never knew you needed. Some upgrades are naturally needed, while others will increase the comfort of your home, and it's efficiency as well. In this article, you'll find some necessary upgrades and then a ...

6Oct By Jessica EdwardsNo Comments

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5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Home

Your home’s your sanctuary. It’s where you house your family. It provides you and your loved ones safety and comfort. You’ve probably put a lot of money into your home. You may have increased its value by updating it or adding rooms. Even if you haven’t renovated your space, it still houses most, if not all, of your liquid assets. Just like your home keeps you safe, you need to keep your home safe. There are a few simple ways you can protect your home from various inconveniences that could devalue your property. Here are five tips to follow that will not only safeguard your property but also your pocketbook. Get your house covered. Yes, it’s an additional cost, but in the case of an accident or emergency, having your home insured can protect you financially. If your home isn’t insured ...