by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 30, 2020 | Home
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...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 24, 2020 | Home Improvement
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....
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 20, 2020 | Home
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...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 28, 2020 | Home, Home Improvement
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...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 23, 2020 | Home
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...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 16, 2020 | Home, Home Improvement
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...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the advantages of building up equity in your home is having the opportunity to access it if you need it. A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is kind of like a credit card. It’s a line of credit with a maximum limit you can access that uses your house...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Oct 7, 2020 | Daily News, Top Stories
At Ashby & Graff Real Estate we are committed to supporting democracy and fostering a culture of civic engagement. In addition to supporting our sales associates, brokers and employees in voting, another way we live up to that commitment is by sharing...
by ashbygraff-author | Oct 6, 2020 | Advice, Home, SoCal, Top Stories
In the wake of California’s wildfire devastation, it can be hard to think of the future. Standing in the ashes of a previous address, one is overwhelmed with the number of choices they must make regarding their future living arrangements. This is a painful time for...
by ashbygraff-author | Oct 5, 2020 | Real Estate & Mortgage
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...
