Flor Portillo, Realtor

06/04/2026

Have your kids been itching for a home sports court? Check out these pros and cons to make sure you come out with the win.

Home sports courts provide great fun and exercise, but are they a wise investment? While the kids may overwhelmingly approve, a future buyer may not agree. Here’s a quick play-by-play of what’s involved, how much it will cost and the return on investment. Types of courts. The most common types o...

06/02/2026

Neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pools are favorites of home buyers. Here's an article to help you consider the pros and cons of these features before you purchase.

When you’re shopping for a new home, many planned developments offer tempting neighborhood amenities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. But before you dive in, read about the pros and cons. Pros. Living in a neighborhood with tennis courts and a swimming pool provides easy access to leisure...

05/31/2026

Buyers love natural light. Let the light shine in by removing curtains & blinds when staging your home!

05/30/2026

Your knees went weak when you opened this year’s tax appraisal notice on your home. What will it mean for your taxes, and what can you do about it?

What will these higher appraisals mean for property taxes in the future? What can you do if you think your appraisal is too high?

05/28/2026

Can you fix those annoying nail pops yourself? Yes, you can, in these 10 easy steps.

We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

05/26/2026

Enjoying a vacation home rental might give you the idea of going in together with family or friends to buy your own place. Before you jump into joint ownership, read up on these vitally important questions to consider.

What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds heavenly! But before you take the plunge, consider these important questions.

05/25/2026

Remember and honor all the brave heroes today who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/24/2026

It may not seem like much, but freshening-up that mailbox with some new paint, numbers and flowers can improve your curb appeal dramatically.

05/23/2026

When family and friends visit for holidays, you may give out your Wi-Fi password without hesitation. But if someone’s computer is already infected with malware, all your home computers on the network are vulnerable. Nip this risk in the bud by setting up a guest Wi-Fi network.

Unfortunately, home guest users devices expose you to malware. The solution is to set up a guest account on your Wi-Fi. Here’s how it works.

05/21/2026

Are you bewildered by your local home improvement store's array of white paints? Here’s a guide to choosing the "right white" for your home.

White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. Here are some tips.