Image by David Papazian from Shutterstock Porch lighting is an essential part of a home's curb appeal. It offers much more than help navigating in the dark or a pretty accent for your front door. A brightly lit porch can enhance security and also save you money on your energy bill. Where will you place it? The location...

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels Thinking of buying a home in the near future? You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents that you're serious about the home-buying process, and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't always easy to score, however. And if you're someone who's had a few credit...

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Photo by stux via Pixabay If you're like many busy homeowners, you may not have a lot of time to cultivate a vegetable garden for the purpose of putting food on the family table. However, old-school culinary herb gardens are deceptively easy to grow, and they pull double duty by providing an exceedingly pleasing aesthetic. Not only do they...

Photo by timokefoto via Pixabay Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may...

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay The sky's the limit for cloud-based documents and files. Remote working is on the rise. The ranks of independent entrepreneurs are growing. For many, home is a place to live and work. Here are three elements to consider for your work-from-home space. 1. Choose Your Workspace Pick a bright spot. Daylight inspires! Will...

Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels Shopping for a new home should be an exciting experience, but if you are unsure of where you stand with your credit, it can be a little nerve-wracking. Having good credit will not only help you to secure more favorable interest rates for your mortgage, but it can also help you to...

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Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock It’s easy for a home to get out of hand with all the things that come through the door every week. Here are a few tips for keeping up with the never-ending clutter that enters your home. Create a Shoe Station Set up a location at each entry door for family...

Up on one of the tallest points in SSF, you will find the very definition of a dream home with a storybook backdrop. Throw open the dramatic double doors for incredible high ceilings & a home bathed in natural light streaming in through walls of windows with custom plantation shutters, definitely a grand entrance! Feel like you are on top of the world when you look out the window at every meal. Kitchen opens up to the family room w/ a cozy fireplace, entertain as you cook! The massive Master Suite of your dreams awaits you upstairs: windows overlooking scenic mountains, private balcony, deep jetted bathtub, double sinks, separate shower...

Recently updated Alta Heights home is a definite must see. Sitting on a quiet street with its classic style, wrap around decks and views of Napa, will make you feel like you are living in a treehouse. Yet it is still within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and events. This spacious home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus plenty of space for a family room, game room, out of town guests or a private space to work from home. The unfinished basement and large backyard are a designer's dream with a variety of options to truly make it your own, including the possibility of an attached ADU. Don't miss this opportunity to call...

Scenes reminiscent of the European countryside greet you as you arrive at a gated Estate infused with heritage & everyday experiences so magical it has a name:La Ferme. French for The Farm, this estate exudes laid back luxury: breathtaking views from every window, 4 acre vineyard influenced by Napa wine icon Bernard Portet, indoors blending with the outdoors leading to the fountain in the plaza, al fresco meals overlooking the vineyard, backyard shaded by mulberry trees, a Forno Piombo pizza oven, firepit for smores, private playground. The 5 bedroom main home,3 bedroom guesthouse & studio are impeccably designed to bring natural...