Open House Etiquette in San Francisco
Open House Etiquette in San Francisco
Understanding the Distinction: Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Underwriting for Lending
Some Wallpaper Resources
I am a self-described grand-millennial and like what I call “eye texture”. I love lincrusta/anaglypta, and anything in homes that is applied to the home but also feels like art.
Lincrusta Repair in San Francisco
Our house was built in 1879 by the Solari family. Lincrusta was invented just two years before that. We’ve got one of the original patterns, which Lincrusta no longer makes, and the section in the stairwell is damaged.
Old House Problems + How to Learn to Solve Them
It’s our first full winter in the Big Red House, and we’ve noticed that during rainy San Francisco days, our house is COLD. Here’s a look into our old house problems. And how to learn to solve them.
Projects for the Big Red House
The house we bought needs quite a bit of work.
My Turn for the Dream Home — Meet the Big Red House
The scariest thing we did this October was buy a big red house. Like many of my clients, we weren’t necessarily in the market for a house and had been casually browsing, but this house found us. The moment we walked in, we knew it was THE ONE.
I'm Never Leaving Bernal
I think I’d love to stay in Bernal Heights forever.
Don't Pressure Wash that Beauty!
Pressure washing seems like a pretty normal maintenance item for homeownership, right? My dad definitely pressure washed things around the house as a kid, and I often see it when taking walks around neighborhoods on the weekends.
The Difference Between Preservation, Restoration, and Renovation
As someone who lives in a world where all three happen pretty regularly, I wanted to set the record straight on what term means what, so that you can gain a clear understanding about which camp you're in.
Craftsman Bungalows
It is said that the name “bungalow” comes from India (though it is called Bangla in Hindu) and the style is similar to the rest houses that were built there by the English government for foreign travelers.