How to Cut Your Utility Bills in the California Desert
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | November 30, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
If you’re living in the California desert, you know what heat feels like. The temperature alone can cause you to pay a fortune on air conditioning. Add in your other necessities, and a sizable chunk of your income is going to your utility bill. Fortunately, there are...
Why You Need to Take Care of Your Home Exterior
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | November 20, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
Most of us are well aware of the things within our homes that need cleaning and attention. Your home's exterior probably isn't given the same mental space. It's understandable, since it's not something you probably spend a lot of time looking at. Despite the tendency...
How to Upgrade Your Home to Higher Environmental Standards
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | October 28, 2020 | Home, Home Improvement | 0 Comments
If you have been paying attention to the news at all during the last few years, climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot topics of conversation. While it may not be at the top of your list of things to do, upgrading your home to meet environmental...
How to Avoid Costly Repairs When You Own a Pool
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | October 23, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
Having a pool is a dream come true. You can use your pool for exercise, to entertain guests, hold parties, the possibilities are endless. But owning a pool comes with a great deal of responsibility. When not maintained correctly, pools can cost several thousand...
Best Ideas on How to Add Extra Privacy in Outdoor Living Spaces
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | October 16, 2020 | Home, Home Improvement | 0 Comments
It is more fun to hang out with the family, enjoy an outdoor barbecue-time, or celebrate private parties with close friends, and other special occasions in your property's open space. But one has to consider enclosing an area in the yard, patio, or deck for privacy....
Rebuilding Life After Wildfires
by ashbygraff-author | October 6, 2020 | Advice, Home, SoCal, Top Stories | 0 Comments
Making the transition as smoothly as possible will reduce the pain and stress of relocation and help your family get back on the right track.
Finding An Ethical Real Estate Agent
by ashbygraff-author | October 5, 2020 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Most realtors face a variety of ethical decisions on a daily basis when bringing together buyers and sellers of properties. The nature of the business is that each side of the deal wants to have an advantage. This can put an agent in a tough situation in which they...
5 Things You Absolutely MUST Nail Down Before Setting the Closing Date for Your New House
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | October 4, 2020 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
You’ve finally found a house you love, and can’t wait to make it yours. You’ve signed a sales contract, but it’s probably contingent on a few things, and there are a few more crucial tasks that need to be addressed before you set the closing date. Closing on a house...
Compare Apartment Living vs. Home Ownership and Get the Lifestyle You Want
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | September 26, 2020 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Are you having trouble trying to figure out whether renting or homeownership is the way to go? Take a moment to consider your future goals. Will that include adding to the size of your family or maybe even downsizing for retirement years? Control of your expenses and...
How to Stop a Pest Infestation in Your Home
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | September 9, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
Pests are a common problem. Sometimes no matter how well you clean your home pests still manage to get in. They are annoyingly resourceful in that way. But never fear—there is a way to get rid of these pesky nuisances so that you, your family, and your pets can live...
Why a Clean Kitchen is Key to a Tidy Home
Jun 9, 2020
Your kitchen is a place where you spend time together and enjoy good food. That being said, you want to keep your kitchen clean. Cleaning your kitchen keeps your house clean, smelling fresh, and looking nice. There are many benefits to taking good care of your kitchen...
Tips for Better Living in a Small Studio Space
Jul 15, 2020
Living in a studio space, whether by choice or necessity, can become a challenge in many ways. To make your life more comfortable, you need to use the area in the most efficient way possible and not waste an inch of square footage with furniture pieces that add style...
Should Kitchen Makeovers be Trendy or From the Heart?
Jul 12, 2020
Homeowners tend to make over their kitchens before putting their house on the market or to breathe new life into tired kitchens. Either way, it's easy to get confused about whether to go with your heart or the current trends. If a makeover is to satisfy your home's...
What you Should Expect When Remodeling Your Home During COVID-19
Nov 24, 2020
One thing folks have learned during the pandemic is exactly the ways they home works for them…or doesn’t. Unsurprisingly, homes which seemed big enough prior to working and schooling children at home have suddenly been found lacking, both in space and amenities....
How to Upgrade Your Home to Higher Environmental Standards
Oct 28, 2020
If you have been paying attention to the news at all during the last few years, climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot topics of conversation. While it may not be at the top of your list of things to do, upgrading your home to meet environmental...
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