Best Practices for Homebuyers at a Real Estate Open House
Open houses are the gold standard in real estate. They’ve been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. But as a buyer, are you making the most of your open house visits? Here are some best practices for buyers at all ends of the […]
Hire a Photographer If You Want to Sell Your House
You don’t think twice about commissioning professional photos of your children, right? Even if you don’t have any immediate plans to move, it’s wise and cost-effective to hire a real estate photographer. The reason is that in today’s real estate market, when so many house hunters are browsing image-laden listings online, better-quality photos attract more […]
7 Ways to Stay Cool—and Save
Staying comfortable through the summer often comes at a price (after all, air conditioning ain’t cheap). If your energy bills have your blood pressure rising faster than the mercury in the thermometer, don’t miss these tips on maximizing comfort with the AC turned off and minimizing expense with it turned on. Keep your cool without […]
Not Only is It Way Affordable, This Net-Zero Home Packs a Paycheck, Too
You could say energy efficiency is a reigning obsession here at HouseLogic. Not only can it help homeowners save money by taking back their utility bills, it packs a clear-cut environmental benefit. The problem is that many of us think saving energy is difficult or too expensive to achieve. The Start.Home, an experimental solar-powered house […]
Art + Soul Festival in Oakland
Art + Soul was voted Best Music Festival in the 2014 East Bay Express’ Readers Poll. Art + Soul Oakland is excited to announce the inaugural Oaktown Throwdown BBQ competition to the festival. logo for Oaktown Throwndown BBQ Competition presented by Kingsford Professional and backyard smokers from all over the region will compete for cash […]
3 things homebuyers should know, but don’t
Buying property, no matter how many times you do it, will be among the biggest financial decisions you make. While it’s difficult to feel fully prepared for the mortgage process, you have to do as much research as possible to ensure you’re entering into an affordable loan agreement. Yet many homebuyers start the process surprisingly […]
10 Rules for Arranging Furniture the Right Way
Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? I’ve taken some of the basic rules of furniture arrangement and distilled them into 10 simple tips. They’ll help you figure out where to […]
Your Key to Successful Real Estate Decision Making
Do your home-buying discussions end up going over the same ground and getting you no where fast? Whenever you and your partner, and any others involved in making your key real estate decisions, sit down together to discuss plans and possibilities, do stress levels gradually rise even though you never make any buying decisions you […]
Treasure Island’s Hidden Gem: 7 Wineries to Visit This Weekend
What used to be a manmade Naval base is now the venue for music festivals, flea markets, and local wineries. Home to at least seven of them, Treasure Island seems to be the new best place to be for wine lovers. Many of the wineries are open to the public for tastings, with some of […]
Best Attractions For Art Lovers In The East Bay
San Francisco may be better known for art galleries and museums, but neighboring communities across the bay also have their share of attractions for art lovers. Featuring a diverse collection of art forms, the East Bay offers some of the most comprehensive works of art in California. What’s more, many of the best art attractions […]
