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Just Moved In? Here are Your Next Steps
As you watch the empty moving van drive away and you close your new front door, breathe a sigh of relief that the biggest part of your move is completed. But don’t get too comfortable [...]
Cleaning Your Home Using Vinegar and Water
Collectively we’re experiencing an entirely new level of importance put on cleanliness. That said, it’s also become increasingly more difficult to find tried and true cleaning products at the store. In response, we’ve come up [...]
Artificial Grass – Is It For You?
California’s climate coupled with its typical water absence means many areas of the state tend to run on the dry side. This arid environment makes a case for artificial grass. And for some, artificial turf’s [...]
A Very Special Social Distancing Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year we dedicate to that very special lady we call, or think of, as mom. A typical Mother’s Day consists of a special meal, pampering and a [...]
Planting a Water Friendly Garden
For those of us lucky enough to live in Southern California, we’re very fine-tuned to the scarcity and value of water. But we also like pretty things! In an effort to have the gorgeous landscaping [...]
Why We Love The Preserve in Carlsbad
Many people who dream of living in California envision coastal breezes and an abundance of outdoor space. Thankfully The Preserve in Carlsbad offers just that along with a selection of beautifully designed neighborhoods. From growing [...]
Creative Ways to Keep Our Kids Busy
We’re very mindful of all the families at home with young children and all the adults trying to keep them busy and occupied. We’ve curated a list of activities you can either do with your [...]
Setting up a temporary home school
The governor of California recently announced he is expecting all public schools across the state will be closed for on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year. This undoubtedly will send families with school-aged [...]
Throw a Fun-Filled Easter Celebration
This year, the Easter bunny may have to be a little more creative with his bag of tricks when it comes to throwing a festive and fun Easter for your children. One of the many [...]
Having Fun at Home When You Can’t Go Out
For many of us our kids’ spring breaks came a little sooner than we thought and are scheduled to last a little bit (a lot?) longer! So in preparation for those long days ahead for [...]
How to Design Your Living Room
One of the best parts of moving into a new home is you’re essentially starting with a blank canvas. Also many of today’s homes promote open floor plans or optimally laid out spaces that are [...]
Upgrades to Invest or to Pass
You may already be in a home or you’re purchasing a new one. Either way, knowing what upgrades to invest in – and avoid! – can help you if you ever choose to sell your [...]
How to Choose Flooring in Your New Home
Purchasing a new home is *almost* as exciting as decorating a new home! And arguably one of the biggest design challenges is the floor. Carpet? Wood? Tile? Cork? Concrete? Here are some questions to ask [...]
Terms to Know When Purchasing a Home
A new home purchase goes hand in hand with many financial terms you may or may not be familiar with. From escrow to closing costs, here is some real estate vocab you should know as [...]
Ease your pet’s moving day with these helpful ideas
Moving into a new home can be taxing – not just for you and your family, but your pets as well! They, also, have had their familiar surroundings uprooted and could experience some apprehension and [...]
Celebrating a most romantic Valentine’s Day in your new home
If you’re moving into your new house near the end of January or the beginning of February you need to stop and remember that a very important and romantic day is just around the corner…Valentine’s [...]
Show off the most organized garage on the street!
“Oh well, we’ll just put it in the garage!” How many times have you uttered that statement? And then entered the garage and said, “Where on earth is this going to go??” Help is here. [...]
Seven Tips for Saving Money in Your House
There are certain truths we know about saving money at home, like turning out lights that aren’t being used and watering your garden every other day. But, there are all sorts of little sneaky ways [...]
Plan a memorable and fun housewarming party
Once you’ve unpacked your boxes and hung pictures on the wall, you’re going to want to show off your new digs! Throw a fabulous housewarming party for all your friends and family with these tips [...]
Moving day hacks to make your big day a lot easier!
You’ve signed the papers. You’ve secured your mortgage. And now the day is coming – you’re moving into your new house! But there’s so much to do…scheduling, organizing, purging, sorting and, eventually, packing. Here are [...]
Getting a Handle on Your Credit Score
Unless you’ve recently come into a very large amount of cash, you will need to secure a mortgage to purchase your new Cornerstone Communities home. If you’re a little worried about your current credit situation, [...]
New Year’s Resolutions at Home
January 1, 2020 Dear Self, I resolve to not just eat healthier foods, exercise more and take more vacations, I’ve also decided to make my home a top priority. Here are some resolutions I plan [...]
Counting Down to 2020 in Temecula Valley
If you live in the scenic Temecula Valley region, you may be looking for the perfect spot to ring in the New Year. Since you may be new to the area, we’ve curated a list [...]
Staying Safe During the Holidays
If you’re like many people in December, you may be in a small state of holiday panic…from the shopping to the planning to the cooking to the cleaning to the decorating! And when you’re amidst [...]