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The La Habra Heights Experience

The Good. The hills of La Habra Heights are dotted with 1,887 homes (last count). These hills afford us a rural lifestyle without concrete sidewalks, curbs, nor night-spoiling street lamps. We have space for horses and other interesting 4-legged creatures; our properties are criss-crossed by horse paths, hiking trails, strolling deer, even our very own local bobcat. We appreciate giving wide–berth as we nudge our vehicles around those athletic visitors who have made our hills a challenging bike touring and racing route. Our views from our hills are often spectacular and dramatic: views of the sometimes snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains to the north and a panoramic view encompassing Mount Santiago to the far-south out to Catalina Island and up-coast to Rancho Palos Verdes and Santa Monica.

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Building a 2nd Story Wood Deck

September 10, 2009

How to build a solid-surfaced deck using Wood Beams and Posts in a Fire Zone”
In the last POSTING we were involved in building a 42-foot long, elevated TREX DECK: an observation and entertaining deck – level with the surrounding treetops. Where that TREX deck stops, we are continuing around the front of the home with [...]

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When you MUST sell your house NOW!

September 1, 2009

I Must Sell My House Now!
It is at the TOP of your TO-DO-LIST.
You want it SOLD – but not given away.
There’s so much to do – you are feeling overwhelmed…

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Kitchen Remodeling – Ideas – Pictures – How to!

September 1, 2009

A Kitchen Remodel is not a Do-It-Yourself Project!
Considering some off-the-shelf cabinets?
New granite counter tops… New appliances…
Thinking of doing it yourself?

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Hillside Home Landscaping in Southern California

August 26, 2009

Hillside Homes need Roads, Paths, Walkways, Stairs, Terracing and Retaining Walls
Hillsides homes are more expensive because they usually sit on more land, have an abundance of character and offer a multitude of views.”Views,” in real-estate terms, are often defined by one or more: peek-a-boo, canyon, valley, mountain, ocean, vast, 360, infinite . [...]

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New Kitchens: Inside the walls – where it ALL happens!

August 25, 2009

Kitchen Remodeling done Right!
What steps are involved in a Kitchen Remodel – done right?
Kitchens are the most expensive room in the typical home.
Make sure your contractor is not taking shortcuts!

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New Kitchens: Installing Drywall and Tile Flooring

August 24, 2009

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
The insides of the walls and ceilings are now dialed-in.
If we did EVERYTHING right,
EVERYTHING will line-up
exactly with our new:
Cabinets — being built.
Appliances — on order.

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Home Selling 101: Preparing Your Home For Sale

August 24, 2009

In a Seller’s Market you will receive more offers: better offers with a well-presented home. In a Buyer’s Market (such as we are in now) you MUST prepare your home for it to sell. Selling your home in a market where there is a huge inventory of unsold homes takes elbow grease on the [...]

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New Kitchens: Installing your New Kitchen Cabinets

August 23, 2009

Which Kitchen Cabinets Should I Buy?
The drywall is installed and finished.
The walls and ceilings are primed and painted.
The flooring is installed.
Now we can install Kitchen Cabinets!
Everyone is always excited as the New Kitchen “comes-together…“

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Home Selling 101: How to Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market

August 22, 2009

Lots of Pretty Houses for SALE – but FEW Buyers!
If you’re selling a home in a Buyer’s Market (lots of inventory), one of the first things you should consider is improving its curb appeal. While this is good advice in all market conditions, it is even more necessary when your house is one of [...]

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