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Creating a Pet Friendly Home
The cats, dogs, parakeets, hamster, boa constrictors, etc. in our lives can fill our home with love and joy, and Instagram-worthy cuteness! So, how are some ways you can give back to them through a comfy home? And what can you do to ease them w...
Should You Trust the Zestimate?
It sometimes feels like a game to make your way over to Zillow, punch in your address, and see their estimate (Zestimate®) for how much your home is worth. Maybe you make it a yearly, monthly, or even weekly occurrence to track the ups and dow...
The Kings’ Guide to Holidays in Petaluma
The holidays can be a hectic time. Between the gift and food shopping, trip planning, family gatherings, and countless events or traditions, how do you keep it all straight? For those looking for a nice basic and interactive guide to celebra...
Off Season? No Such Thing When it Comes to Buying a Home!
We're officially in what many would consider the "off season" in real estate. The months between November and January (and even February to March) are generally reserved for family gatherings, shopping for gifts instead of homes, and waiting ou...
Selling Your Fixer-Upper
When preparing to sell your home, it's easy to start busting out the hammer, paint, and checkbook to fix it up to the market's standards, believing it has to be in a near-new state to sell. While a turn-key home is ideal, especially for first-t...
Our Summer Newsletter Winner!
CONGRATULATIONS JANIS C.! We randomly selected Janis C. as the winner of $100 gift card to a local restaurant for our Summer Newsletter contest! Everyone gave great answers to the 4 questions and really showed off some Petal...
What does “Luxury Home” mean to you?
Luxury home means so much more than "a nice place to live." It's the story that surrounds it, the amenities that some buyers just can't live without, or a home that checks all the boxes to officially be labeled a "dream home"! So, what does "l...
Preparing Your Home for Fall
While it may not feel like it during small bouts of summer heat, fall (and then winter...) is coming! The best time to prepare your home for the wet and cold is when it’s dry and warm! Here’s some simple things you can do now: Clean ou...