The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...
Typically, when you think about home flipping, dilapidated bank-owned properties are probably the first things that come to mind. As the housing market fell spectacularly to pieces in 2008, investors were on a mission to find foreclosures that they could renovate and sell for a...
At first mention, the word “wallpaper” is enough to make most people cringe. Memories of nauseating florals and bold stripes come flooding back, and the dizzying thought of putting it up or pulling it down is enough to make your head spin. But technological advances with...
CV Escrow is pleased to announce the opening of our new Rancho Mirage office. CV Escrow, Rancho Mirage has re-located to 71-703 Highway 111, Suite 1B, Rancho Mirage, California 92270. Our Rancho Mirage Escrow Officers David Lehmann and Belinda Chase each have more than 20 years experience serving...
According to a joint study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Google, real estate-related searches on Google.com have grown 253% over the past four years. Google Head of Real Estate Patrick Grandinetti said, “Increasingly, online technologies are driving offline behaviors, and home buying is...
For buyers, heading to open houses is exciting. It’s the ultimate in window-shopping! But watch any buyer fling open the front door to a house full of carpet and you’ll quickly seen their enthusiasm wane. Buyers want wood floors! They’re easier to keep clean, look...
The California real estate market has been on fire for much of 2013, with prices rising back to pre-recession values and bidding wars the name of the game. While this may sound like good news, for one segment of buyers, it’s anything but. Known as...
Installing energy-efficient home improvements has become a popular way for homeowners to reduce their monthly bills while also befriending Mother Nature. Most MLS services offer “green fields” where real estate agents can tout a home’s “green” features, which demonstrates just how important eco-friendly amenities are...
No party involved wants to reach the appraisal process only to watch the entire deal crumble. In the case of a sale that risks falling apart after a lower-than-expected appraisal, a rebuttal letter may come to the rescue – if executed correctly. Several sources cited in...
From Facebook and Instagram to the bevy of other photo-capturing apps on your smartphone, it’s amazing to think of just how much technology has advanced. Now, most smartphones offer video capability too. While taking a video with your smartphone isn’t as easy as using the...