Down Time

The holidays and first few weeks of the new year tend to be a little slow for real estate, so it’s a good time to catch up on projects you’ve been thinking about… or avoiding!

CHIC (Pearl)

My biggest procrastination is taking down holiday decorations. There’s nothing wrong with spreading happy vibes all year round, but candy canes and Christmas trees don’t really vibe with Valentine’s Day! So I use this time to get our house back to normal.

GEEK (Kevin)

You know where to find me whenever there’s a little down time: getting in some DIY action around the house. I just installed new bathroom cabinets, and I’m still riding high on perspiration and power tools. On to the next project… when I have the time!

Home Resolutions

We’ve already told you about our personal resolutions for the new year, but what are some resolutions you can make to keep your home functioning at its best?

Aging in Place - Silicon Valley Style!

As people on the verge of retirement consider the considerable costs of staying in the Bay Area, one senior decided to take advantage of updated rules and added an ADU in her backyard that will generate enough income for her to age in place.

The Mountain View Voice has the story.

Resolutions

We all have them, even if we don’t want to tell anyone else because we might jinx ourselves, like wishing on your birthday candles. But for reals, what are your resolutions for 2023?

CHIC (Pearl)

I’m resolving to get outside! After three years mostly cooped up by COVID, it’s time to enjoy all the food and parks and wonders that Silicon Valley has to offer. In fact, I started a list of all the new spots that have opened up since everything shut down, and I can’t wait to start checking them off. But don’t worry, I’ll still bring my mask along and make sure my vaccinations are up to date. Better safe than sorry, especially when you’re having fun!

GEEK (Kevin)

My new year’s resolution is to spend more time on fun projects around our house and our clients’ homes. One of the joys of our real estate work is helping sellers prep their properties to get the highest value and guiding buyers through the maze of inspections, repairs, and upgrades that come with making their new homes feel like they’ve lived there for years. I’m looking forward to dryer months ahead!

The Day After Christmas

The day after Christmas — or Boxing Day — doesn’t have anything to do with the sport of boxing, but it does have a lot in common with other sports. Here’s what we mean…

CHIC (Pearl)

For me, Boxing Day is a foot race to the stores to return doubled-up or unwanted gifts and to take advantage of deals that inevitably pop up the day after everyone opens their presents. Even if I don’t have anything to return or a particular item on my mind, I love the rush of a good sale and the flurry of people emerging from their holiday haze. Look for me at the mall the morning after!

GEEK (Kevin)

Recovering from an onslaught of family and feasting is more like a lazy game of golf on a Sunday afternoon. It takes a little time dragging yourself out of bed and getting into the swing of the game. But once you do, it’s all downhill from there. So maybe it’s more like going up a ski lift and coming down the mountain. As long as there’s hot chocolate at the end of the journey, I’m there.