Kim Kalina Solid Choice Realty

09/13/2016

Sometimes some simple re-arranging can make all the difference:

A great apartment was lurking behind the stucco walls.

09/12/2016

Keep your garage clean and tidy with these easy tricks.

Garages can become cluttered catchalls so crammed with junk there's barely room for your car.

09/09/2016

Do you live in one-room space? Watch as these walls rotate to accommodate your different living areas:

As Ikea works on bringing movable walls to the masses, a recent project completed by Spanish design firm PKMN Architectures offers a good look at how a super flexible apartment might actually work.

09/09/2016

This is great news for local kids as an accessible playground will be arriving soon!

Manuel Trevino hangs while he plays with his brother at Dobson Ranch Park playground on August 28, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona.

09/06/2016

This Artspace project will receive tax credits that will help it advance in development!

The allocation of $1.3 million in tax credits for the planned Mesa Artspace Lofts project means quick advancement for the project, the city’s mayor says.

09/05/2016

How to turn your house into a home without renovating, redecorating or updating:

What's the difference between a house and a home?

09/02/2016

Here's a new way to decorate your home:

The plant-lamps were designed for people without windows Until today, we never realized how much we wanted to grow a plant inside of a lamp.

09/01/2016

Beautiful 4/2 single level home in Stonegate Estates!

The floor plan just flows from the front porch entry through to the formal living and dinning room to the spacious open kitchen and family room with gas fireplace and split bedrooms. Brand new carpeting, vaulted ceilings, wired for surround sound in the family room, R/O and soft water loop, ceiling fans, plantation shutters and a 3 car garage.

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5528 East Glade Avenue, Mesa 85206. Click for more photos and pricing

08/31/2016

Check out this incredible backyard with a beautiful home that comes with it. This home is perfect for our Arizona lifestyle, we live outside and with this property you will be in your backyard all year long. This home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a large bedroom and full bathroom on the lower level. Large kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. RV parking & gate.

3537 North Diego, Mesa 85215. Click for more photos and pricing

04/25/2016

Homeowner Tip: Document everything! You’ll want to keep a record of all the improvements you make on your home since this will increase the resale value of your home when you decide to move in the future.

04/25/2016

Before the advent of this digital age, agents like myself used to be the gatekeepers of real estate data. But now that all the information is just a click away, our real value lies in being able to interpret that data for your specific situation. Want to know what I know? I’m happy to talk to you -- just give me a call or send me a message!

04/25/2016

A recent study found that FSBOs (homes that were sold by their owner rather than by an agent) sold for an average of $184,000. In contrast, homes sold by an agent averaged $230,000! This is because the many owners didn’t do anything to actively market their home. Message me if you’d like more information on how a strong marketing plan can help you net more money on the sale of your home.