Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Natural disasters including flooding, hurricanes, mudslides and wildfires affect real estate values. Some recent examples of real estate transactions being influenced by these increasingly intense and frequent events include: A Charleston, South Carolina, homeowner deciding to demolish her house after three years of flooding caused ...
Continue ReadingThe conventional wisdom related to building in a backyard deck or patio revolves around improved quality of life and return on investment. A new deck delivers years of peaceful enjoyment and an approximate 75 percent resale value return. That’s largely because this type of home improvement increases the usable square ...
Continue ReadingIf you are the type of person who craves change, then seasonal decorating is probably the perfect option for you. Seasonal decor allows you to switch the design of your home and incorporate new decorations into each room as the seasons change. From beach vibes in the summer to the ...
Continue ReadingPhoto by Hermann Traub via Pixabay With all the cars on the road in LA, you may not know the city for anything other than its smog. However, there’s a lot of natural beauty if you know where to look. Here are three hikes in the city that you won’t regret. Parker ...
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