Ojai Jewel

Ojai Jewel

Everyone in Southern California knows about Ojai. Its nickname is Shangri-La because the film Lost Horizon was made here. From a novel by the same name, it was described by novelist James Hilton as a mystical, harmonious valley; an earthly paradise. Would you like to own your own slice of paradise? I may have staged it  just for you! 511 El Paseo Road is a beautiful, completely renovated property that is literally a street away from downtown. Call this home zen meets high tech. Xeriscape Continue reading

Creekside Property in Newbury Park

Creekside Property in Newbury Park

This is a unique home. A natural babbling creek runs right behind this home. It makes this home feel more like a vacation home than a full-time residence! (And who doesn't want to feel like you are on vacation all year round?!) And this premium lot boasts a premium interior with an open floor plan in model home condition. It was a dream staging job! While I don't often recommend lots of different colors on walls for staging, sometimes the time frame or cost component dictate using what's Continue reading

6 Low Cost/High Impact Ideas for Selling Your Home

It's a Product, Not a Home So you're thinking of putting your home up for sale. But wait: Before you sign with a realtor, there are specific projects you can do to propel your to the top of the MLS! You've lived in your house for ump-teen years, making those four walls feel like a home. You've added your stamp, that certain something that makes you feel good every time you step through your front door. Well, now's the time to neutralize that familiar stamp that screams Y-O-U. It's time to Continue reading