4 Financial Choices Which Will Make Your Cost of Living in California Easier
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 28, 2021 | Advice, Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
There is nothing more satisfying than being able to say the three words— ‘we made it’. In life, this requires not only perseverance and persistence, but detailed planning too. While the foundations of such planning are based around semantics, financial pragmatics play...
How to Help Your Home’s Equity Grow Faster
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 18, 2021 | Home, Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Your beautiful home is not just where you live. It’s an investment to grow your wealth. In such fraught times, having a mortgage well cared for is a source of stability. You want to be able to pay off your home as quickly as possible, though. So how can you help your...
How New Housing Can Reduce Harm to the Environment
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 17, 2021 | Home | 0 Comments
Taking care of the environment is a great responsibility, and finding ways to reduce ecological harm can take a lot of time and energy. However, it can be hard or impossible to accomplish this without having an idea of what is possible and why you should implement...
How to Stay Cool in Your Backyard
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 12, 2021 | Home | 0 Comments
During the summer, you want to be able to enjoy your backyard. It’s healthy to spend time outdoors and if you have the space to do it, you want to take advantage of it. However, it can get pretty hot and this may deter you. Fortunately, there are many ways you can...
How to Make Fire Damage Less Likely to Your Home
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 11, 2021 | Home, Property Management | 0 Comments
As a homeowner, the possibility of a home fire can be quite harrowing. All it takes is one fire to go out of control for you to lose your home and many of your belongings. Being fire safety conscious as you build or move into a home is important. Fix Electrical Issues...
How to Make Sure No Issues Show Up When Selling Your Home
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 10, 2021 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Are you thinking of selling your home? Maybe you’re wanting to downsize, or are just ready to move to a different area to change things up. Before you put your home on the market, there are a few things that you need to consider to make sure that no issues come up....
How Building Equity in Your Home Can Pay Off Later in Life
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 19, 2021 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Growing your home equity is one of the best investments that you can make that will benefit you greatly as time passes. There are many different ways for your home’s equity to increase, so make sure you find the right approach for your home. Here are a few ways to...
How to Be a More Frugal Homeowner
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 19, 2021 | Home | 0 Comments
Making the investment into buying your own home is expensive but it can actually help you to save money if you become more frugal in the long run. One of the benefits of homeownership is that you get to make the choices surrounding your home and its maintenance and...
How to Avoid Getting Mold in Your Bathroom
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 13, 2021 | Home | 0 Comments
Finding mold developing in your bathroom is one of the worst things you can encounter. But thankfully, there are a variety of strategies you can employ to avoid mold growing. Be aware of your particular bathroom’s setup to identify ways that you can prevent it in your...
How Homeowners Can Beat Rising Utility Costs
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 8, 2021 | Home | 0 Comments
As a homeowner, you have many expenses to balance in order to make your life run smoothly. One of those expenses comes in the form of utility costs. It can feel like you have no control over rising utility rates, and while that may be true, you can control your use of...
What You Need for the Perfect Backyard Dinner Party
Aug 17, 2021
After a long and drawn-out pandemic, folks are more than ready to plan and present a gorgeous dinner party for friends and family! How in depth and formal your event is to be depends upon your own taste and style, of course. There are a few things, regardless, which...
How to Get Your Backyard Ready for Summer
May 3, 2021
Once the weather gets warmer, you can begin to spend more time outside. Whether you’re hosting other people or simply spending time with family, it’s important to take some time to prepare your backyard. This will help you enjoy the space all summer long. Clean Up the...
Which Rooms Should Have the Biggest Budget in a Remodel?
Apr 21, 2021
There’s nothing more exciting than having the budget to remodel your home, but once you have it you have to figure out how you’ll spend it. Finding the best way to distribute your budget will help you to prioritize the things you need. You should also think about what...
Home Issues You Should Take Care of ASAP
Aug 18, 2021
No matter how long you have owned a home, it can always be difficult to figure out what problems require immediate action. However, learning to identify those issues can help you to keep your home safe and in good condition. Here are a few of the most important home...
Appliances in Your Home That Break Without Regular Maintenance
Aug 11, 2021
Part of owning a home comes with the responsibility of performing regular maintenance. Home maintenance prolongs the life of your home and decreases major expenses later down the road. Appliances like washing machines, HVAC systems, and refrigerators need to be part...
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