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Our blogs contain helpful information & resources for homebuyers, homeowners, & the communities of Orange County including Lakewood, Bellflower, Artesia, Norwalk, Downey, East Whitter, Whitter, La Mirada, Rossmoor, Paramount, Corona, Chino, Chino Hills, East Valle, & Norco.

4 Reasons to Request a Builders Warranty Inspection

Jan 15, 2021 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners, Real Estate

New construction homes come with a builder’s warranty that covers workmanship-related and material defects over the first 12 months. When this warranty period is up, any repairs become the responsibility of the homeowner. For this reason, the homeowner should hire a...

Understanding a 4-Point Inspection of Your Home

Dec 16, 2020 | Community, Home Inspection

When purchasing a home, most buyers order a home inspection. Depending on where you live, the age of the home, and your homeowners insurance company, you may be required to provide documentation from a 4-point inspection. Both types of inspections are designed to...

How to Prepare Your Fireplace for Use

Nov 16, 2020 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Homeowners, Seasonal

Preparing your heat source for winter requires specific maintenance before you can heat your home safely. This applies to a furnace, wood-burning stove, or fireplace. In this article, we'll go over some tips to prepare your fireplace for use. Prepare Your Fireplace...

4 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Oct 16, 2020 | Community, Healthy and Safe Home, Homeowners

It isn’t common knowledge that the air inside buildings is often more polluted than outdoor air. The air inside a house is confined within the walls, so contaminants build up. If there isn’t proper ventilation and the home is not kept clean, your indoor air quality...

3 Reasons to Work With a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home

Sep 17, 2020 | Community, Real Estate

The home buying process can be difficult to navigate, but having a real estate agent on your side makes it easier. Even with all of the information on the internet, nothing beats having an experienced agent working with you. Here are 3 reasons why you should work with...

5 Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector Who Uses a Drone

Aug 18, 2020 | Community, Home Inspection

What Advantages do You Get With a Home Inspector Who Uses a Drone? While the purpose of home inspections hasn't changed over the years, the tools used to carry out the inspections have. Professionals are always looking for ways to increase the accuracy, efficiency,...

Home Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Ignore

Jul 17, 2020 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners

As a homeowner, you have plenty of chores to take care of around the house, yet some seemingly minor repairs are important enough that you shouldn’t procrastinate. Save time and money when you handle problems early. Call a professional or tackle these home maintenance...

5 Ways to Save Energy in Summer

Jun 17, 2020 | Community, Homeowners, Seasonal

During summer, there are some easy ways that you can lower your energy bills. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to reduce cooling costs. Implement these tips in your home to save energy in summer. Schedule HVAC Servicing Before running your AC all summer long, have it...