Simi Valley Living

Happy Tech Tuesday! Did you know you can make GIFs from a YouTube video? Well now you know! https://bit.ly/3wVsyze

Are you looking to design your home virtually? There are a lot of software options out there that are perfect for just that! https://bit.ly/3266vYA

Who needs to go to the water park when you can have one basically in your own backyard! Kids are going crazy for these inflatable water parks. https://bit.ly/3uF29nF

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Make sure you don’t forget to surprise Mom and if you need inspiration this should do the trick! https://bit.ly/2R8stI8

It looks like WFH (work from home) is here to stay in some form or fashion. If you’re in need of some help maximizing your WFH strategy, this should help! https://bit.ly/3cV3yAr

Are you looking to freshen up your curb appeal for 2021? Here are 15 of the biggest interior design trends for 2021: https://bit.ly/2SOnFoU

Last year was huge for home renovation spending! Check out these before and after pictures of some of the best curb appeal makeovers of 2020: https://bit.ly/3nXRvFD

Time is of the essence when shopping for a home. Make the experience easier and less stressful by getting your finances in order before you start your home search!

Labeling your boxes is one of the most important steps when packing, but did you know that being too specific with labels can be a mistake? Find out why, and 6 other packing mistakes to avoid here: bit.ly/PackingMistakes

Home improvements can increase the value of a home, but only if you do it right rather than lose money. Here are the best tips to spend your money wisely: https://bit.ly/38vPUjH

Some sellers want to sell their home as quickly as possible. This is where buyer incentives can come into play! Check out the most popular ones here: bit.ly/Homebuyer-Incentives

Between pets and bad photos, there are plenty of mistakes you can make while trying to sell your home. Avoid them by doing your research to make the process easy and quick: http://bit.ly/8SellingMistakes

Now that Americans are renting for around 6 years before purchasing a home, the average age of the first-time homebuyer is 33 years old!

Are your cabinets looking outdated, but you can't or don't want to paint them? Here are 7 tips on updating your cabinets without painting them: https://bit.ly/34s2EqB

These clever bathroom hacks will leave your bathroom smelling amazing! https://bit.ly/2TtSD63

Need to sell your home right away? These few simple tricks for selling your home faster don’t cost anything, and they could help you achieve a quick closing. https://bit.ly/3kv7ZTJ

Everybody knows that white makes a room look bigger, but check out these colors that can also expand an area that you may not expect: bit.ly/BiggerRoomColors

Make sure your kitchen is ready to 'wow' potential buyers. Remove fingerprints from stainless steel, and run a lemon through the garbage disposal to remove unpleasant odors!

One forgotten item you should add to your checklist is replacing the fire extinguisher. Emergencies happen and knowing that you have a working fire extinguisher if needed is essential.

We all want to declutter bedrooms in the shortest amount of time possible. Grab a hamper, recycling bin, trash can, a handheld vacuum, and timer. Set your timer for 15 minutes. Your goal is to not spend over 15 minutes on this task.

Your new home can be an opportunity for a fresh start. Before you move, consider creating a donation pile for any unwanted clothes, furniture, dishware, or décor items that you won’t be needing in your new home.

From property taxes to renewable-energy tax credits, make sure you take advantage of these homeowner tax breaks: bit.ly/TaxBreaksForHomeowners

House plants have replaced a variety of decor lately, adding the perfect color pop to homes. If you're new to the indoor plant world, here are 30 easy plants you can add to make your home stand out. https://bit.ly/3jXqTT3

Bathrooms can be a deal breaker for many buyers. Make sure yours is staged to perfection: 1. Hide the plunger or stack of magazines 2. Display a few fluffy white towels in a wooden basket 3. Make sure there are no leaks or dripping faucets

Location, location, location! Find out just how much where your home is impacts its value: http://bit.ly/Location-Location