Rudy Amaya Real Estate

06/04/2026

Update Your Bathroom this Weekend It's a well-known fact that attractive, functional bathrooms help sell homes. If yours can use some updates but you don't have room in the budget to hire a professional, we have some tips for you. Not only are these fixes inexpensive but you can complete them over t...

05/28/2026

If you hope to begin your family in your new home, or even in your current home, you'll no doubt cast an eye toward which room will serve as a nursery. I thought it might be fun to take a look at how other couples are designing and decorating theirs. No More Pastels 'Gone are the pink-or-blue color....

05/21/2026

One of the top home inspection concerns, according to buyers, is evidence of water damage. Yet, more than 60 percent of homes with a basement have leaks. Evidence of a Leak The most common evidence of a moisture problem in your basement is the appearance or odor of mold. Sometimes mold is hidden and...

05/14/2026

Wouldn't it be nice to have a dollar for every real estate listing that touts 'granite countertops' as the end-all, be-all of kitchen work surfaces? The truth is, the popularity of granite kitchen countertops is ebbing, shifting toward materials that are sturdy yet stylish. While we...

05/07/2026

Redecorate the Kitchen on a Shoestring Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, updating your kitchen can make the whole house feel like new. Now, we aren't recommending a complete remodel (unless of course you have the budget for that), but freshening it up will not only...

05/05/2026

04/30/2026

If you're proud of your house, why not brag about it to potential buyers? Sure, nobody wants the seller hanging around during open houses and showings, but that doesn't mean you can't be heard. We think a brag book is the ideal way to let buyers know just exactly what is so great about your home. It...

04/23/2026

If you've ever moved out of a home that you've lived in for some time, you know how hard it is to say goodbye. That one last tour of the house where you soak up all the memories that were created in each room, saying goodbye to neighbors and realizing you'll never step foot in the home again is enou...

04/16/2026

When you graduate from first-time buyer to second, the process becomes infinitely more complex. 'How are we going to do this?' is a common question from homeowners in the market for a new home. There are several ways to approach buying a home when you currently own one: Put the home on the market an...