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Cream colors are big in 2018 when staging a home for sale

5 Home Staging & Design Trends in 2018

Nicki & Karen » February 12, 2018

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Tagged For Sale, Home Staging

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, the staging of your property is absolutely essential to the selling p ...

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Wineries in Ventura County

7 Best Wineries and Tasting Rooms in Ventura County!

Nicki & Karen » February 5, 2018

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Tagged Camarillo, ventura county, Wine

There are times when you just need to have a glass of wine… or two… or even three when the occasion calls fo ...

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National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics

The National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics

Nicki & Karen » January 29, 2018

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Tagged Ethics, realtor

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics is a set of rules and guidelines which act as a pathway to int ...

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2200 White Stallion Road Hidden Valley

Conejo Valley: Information, Real Estate, History, and More!

Nicki & Karen » January 22, 2018

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Tagged conejo valley

The Conejo Valley has long been considered to be a premier destination in Southern California due to its proximity to ...

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10 Best Restaurants Agoura Hills Has to Offer!

Nicki & Karen » January 15, 2018

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Tagged Agoura Hills, Food

The city of Agoura Hills is home to many different types of exciting restaurants, from newly launched and trendy gastrop ...

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7 Avoidable Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling a Home

7 Avoidable Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling a Home

Nicki & Karen » January 8, 2018

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Tagged home selling

Many common mistakes are made by sellers who are attempting to make their home look as appealing as possible to prospect ...

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Search the Real Estate MLS

What is the Real Estate MLS?

Nicki & Karen » January 1, 2018

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Tagged MLS, Property Search

Whether you’re considering the purchase of a new home or the sale of your current one, the real estate MLS consi ...

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Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave

Nicki & Karen » September 15, 2011

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  • Hidden Valley
  • Luxury Real Estate
  • Ranches
  • Real Estate
  • Thousand Oaks

Tagged buying a home, california real estate, Hidden Valley, home selling, karen crystal, lifestyle, Los Angeles, Luxury, luxury homes, Luxury Lifestyle, luxury real estate, Malibu, Property, ranches, real estate blog, realtor.com blogs, sherwood, sothebys realty, southern california, southern california blog, southern california luxury real estate, southern california luxury realty, Thousand Oaks, ventura county real estate, Westlake Village

Hidden Valley: Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave Interview and post by : Deidre Woollard & Candice Ce ...

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Southern California Luxury real estate today

Nicki & Karen » June 14, 2010

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  • Luxury Real Estate
  • Market Conditions

Tagged lending, luxury real estate, Market Conditions, mortgages

Southern California Luxury real estate market – the good, the bad and the ugly. The good: Lending is alive and wel ...

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Can Seller’s Bankruptcy Affect Short Sale Offer?

Nicki & Karen » June 11, 2010

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  • Luxury Real Estate

Tagged addendum to purchase agreement, bankruptcy, chapter 13, luxury real estate

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and real estate Q After much searching I found my dream condo, so I made an offer on this short sa ...

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