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Homes both old and new face a determined foe: the elements. One of the only defenses against moisture, wind, and heat is the siding your house is clad in. You can think of it a bit like house armor. So, when it comes time to choose your home’s main line of defense, what will itContinue reading “Top Siding Choices for 2021”

Shopping for a house can leave you exhausted and spiritually broken, especially when that dream home is proving tricky to find in your price range. Even though you’ll eventually find the right one, you may also find yourself cutting it close on cash if you didn’t properly prepare financially. So it’s time for your pre-purchaseContinue reading “Cha-Ching Check: Cash Beyond Your Down Payment”

It’s been a long year, and it’s ok if you’re tired of staring at those kitchen cabinets you’ve frankly hated for years. 2021 is a year about promise and change, and you can start the process in your very own home. There are lots of ways to give your cabinets a new look, whether youContinue reading “Ready to Refinish Your Cabinets? You Have Options!”

As one of the integral furniture pieces you will be purchasing for your home, selecting the right couch for you is incredibly important. Below are five aspects to consider when looking for the lounger of your dreams. Size. The first thing to consider is how much seating you need. If you have a large familyContinue reading “CHOOSING THE RIGHT COUCH”

Reviewing your monthly expenses once a year is a great practice to get into. As you look at your monthly budget, you will find some expenses that are fixed, like your rent or mortgage, car payments, and child care expenses. But there are several other common monthly expenses that should be reviewed and re-negotiated eachContinue reading “PUT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET EACH MONTH”

It’s official! I’m now a Knock Certified Agent and can offer you all of the amazing benefits of the Home Swap program so you can buy before you sell. Contact me today to see if your house is eligible! Val J Aranda A Wonderful Life Real Estate Group eXp Realty, LLC Call/Text: 210-378-5987 Perfecthomefinder@gmail.com

Jan 21, 2021Val Aranda It may seem like a small thing to replace your garage door. After all, it’s just a door, isn’t it? Well, according to Remodeling Magazine, which has kept tabs on the value common home repairs and remodels can return yearly since 2002, a garage door replacement is 2020’s second best returning project, recoupingContinue reading “Should You Spring for an Insulated Garage Door?”

Using plants as décor is a great way to add a little color and a natural, bright feel to any room. There are endless types of plants to choose from and various ways to display each one, but here are a few of our favorite combinations. Geometric pots. Find geometric pots or planters of variousContinue reading “EYE-CATCHING WAYS TO DECORATE WITH PLANTS”