Home Improvement

Many of my real estate clients want to renovate or modify their homes to suit their preferences. Beyond being real estate experts, we also take pride in our deep knowledge of construction and design. Starting a home renovation is a monumental task, especially if you’re not a construction expert. When you’re dealing with contractors, you might feel like you’re in a whole new world—they speak...

In the ever-evolving home design landscape, versatility has become a key priority for homeowners. Enter the trend of flex rooms - adaptable spaces that can serve various functions as your needs change. Whether you're a landlord or a homeowner in the San Francisco Bay Area, knowing how to create a flex room can add significant value to your property. Let’s explore the growing flex room trend and insights...

  When you rent where you live, your landlord is usually responsible for maintenance and repairs under California law. Many landlords use a property management company, such as The Cal Agents, to provide their tenants with solutions to those needs.  In our experience, when it comes to requesting repairs or maintenance from a property management company, effective communication is key. Here are...

The Golden State Most experts agree that our beautiful state of California has an abundance of natural and human resources. If measured separately from the rest of the U.S., our state would be the world's fifth-largest economy. After all, we nurtured the planet’s leading tech, entertainment, and defense industries. In addition, older economic sectors, such as agriculture, significantly contribute to...

Working from home is here to stay.  Working from home was already a growing trend before the pandemic. And with it,  the growth of remote workers has been exponential. Fully remote and Hybrid (work-from-home and office) workers were estimated to be 60% of all American workers at some point in 2021. And with COVID contagions up, more people are still working from home…and some will never go...

Gadget of the Month: One Touch Door Stopper We are still in the midst of the California fire season. As a long time California resident, I’m no stranger to these brutal fires. Many homeowners have lost their homes and sentimental belongings due to this tragedy. If you own a single family home, it is required that you have a self-closing mechanism between the garage and the house. This prevents...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has pushed physical offices into the virtual realm, meaning that you must now learn to make room in your home for work. To maximize your productivity, health, and even your mood while you work, follow the guide below on creating the perfect office space for teleworking in this new age! Discovering Space for the Perfect Home Office  You don’t have to move out or rent an...

“Spring Decluttering”. Two words that we think about every March. Let’s make 2020 the year that you actually “declutter” the effective way! Many of us will think, “that’s a good idea” or “I should do that sometime”. Don’t let it slip your mind--here are some resources to get you started. We gathered the best advice from Decluttering Expert, Marie Kondo, and here are 6 golden rules to...

2020 is finally here! After a decade of the same old furnishings and layout, now is the perfect time to update your living space. With a new decade comes new designs and ideas. What’s on-trend when in the home interior designs department? Think bold and vibrant accent walls, unexpected curves, floral wallpapers, colorful kitchen cabinets, benchettes, and art in the kitchen. Spring is approaching, why not...

Waking up to a sewage backflow after Christmas morning is an absolute nightmare. On 12/26/19, hundreds of Southern Californians battled the winter storm and heavy rains that caused the sewer lines to back flow waste  into homes. During the storm, our Emeryville office suffered the devastation and damage of properties created by this sewage flooding. Let’s face it, sewage backups are disgusting....