As homes start to age and become old & outdated, many homeowners start thinking about a home renovation. Some people look around their home to decide which room or project to start on. Others decide that undertaking a whole house remodel makes the most sense so...
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Los Angeles Garage Conversion in 2021 – The Affordable ADU
(Updated January 3, 2021) What You Need To Know About a Garage Conversion Garage Conversion in Los Angeles I recently did a garage conversion with a detached garage behind my home. The garage was 468 square feet with dimensions of 18’ x 26’. I always wanted to...
Los Angeles ADUs – What You Need To Know For 2021
(Updated January 2, 2021) So, you’ve heard about ADUs, eh? Maybe a friend was talking about her ‘granny flat’, you saw your neighbor recently did a garage conversion, or perhaps you overheard your coworkers talking about their latest investment opportunity. Well,...
8 Things You Need To Know About Homeowners Insurance Before Starting A Remodel
Homeowners Insurance: What you Need to Know If you are planning to remodel or renovate your home, there are many factors to take into consideration prior to the start of the project. You need to envision what you want the room, rooms, or addition to look like when...
Home Addition Options – How To Create Space For a Growing Family in LA
Here in Los Angeles, it's not unusual for families to quickly outgrow their existing homes. Lots of young couples who are first-time buyers start out in a small home that’s reasonably priced and the right size for them at the time. LA County is chock-full of areas...
10 Home Remodel Surprises You’ll Need To Prepare For
10 Things To Know Before Starting a Home Remodel If you are preparing for a home remodel, there are a number of steps you should take to ensure a successful... and relatively stress-free project. Especially if this is your first time renovating, it’s especially...
Don’t Let a Home Inspection Kill Your Deals
Realtors know that almost every home transaction requires home inspections. When it comes to ways to kill a deal, home inspections are often a leading culprit, so it’s worth discussing the issues involved. Over the last ten years, I was involved in over 350...
Are Granny Flats The Best Idea For Retirees in Los Angeles?
Senior Preparing Food in a Granny Flat ADU | Credit: Getty Images Is a Granny Flat ADU a Good Idea For Seniors and Retirees in Los Angeles? You may have heard: the population of seniors and retirees is expected to surge in the near future. Over the next decade,...
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