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Open House Tips
Pete Castro Group TipsWe thought it might be helpful to review some general open house information. We hope this will give you an idea of how to prepare and what to expect.
The BEST & WORST Last-Minute Hiding Places
Pete Castro Group TipsRushing home after work and don’t have a lot of time to clean up the house before a showing? Here are some resourceful tactics for impromptu showings. A little effort and some quick thinking goes a long way in making sure your property is always in top shape.
Showing Strategies For Success!
Pete Castro Group TipsOnce we launch your property LIVE on the market, much of your activity leading up to escrow will involve preparing and maintaining the property to look its best. As we get set to show as many potential buyers as possible, we want to share with you some of our surefire showing strategies…
Getting Ready For Inspections
Pete Castro Group TipsDuring the escrow period, there may be several inspections requested – from a general home inspection plus any number of additional inspections, such as sewer, chimney, mold, and roof. We will confirm any inspection days and times with you ahead of time and also add confirmed inspections to your property calendar for easy viewing.
SoCal + Hawaii Quarterly Market (Micro) Insights Report: Q4 2021
Rising home prices from everywhere reflected this key market fundamental as home prices hit record highs. On the Westside, Brentwood’s average sales price for single-family homes increased 41 percent to $6.3 million. The average sales price for Culver City condos rose 26 percent to $863,763. The good news for sellers is the equity in their homes grew at unprecedented rates.
The Color of the Year Has Been Announced!
Home ImprovementYou may not be aware of it, but many paint and pigment companies choose colors that they think will be hot in the coming year. Shades of green seem to be an overwhelming favorite for 2022, with almost every company choosing some green hue as either their top pick, or part of their overall range of choices. In fact, green is so well-represented this year that there’s really only one company that seems to be bucking the green trend entirely, but it’s a big one.
Small Changes Make Big Bathroom Impacts
Home ImprovementNobody likes a small bathroom. Unfortunately, a lot of houses have them. If you live in a home with a bathroom that makes you feel a bit claustrophobic, you might think that there isn’t much you can do without some major (and majorly costly) renovations. This may not be the case, though. There are actually a number of small changes that you can make to your bathroom to make it not only appear bigger, but possibly even give you some more space to work with.