Sarah Barkstelle Realtor

09/22/2026

A new season, a fresh start. If a move is on your mind, let’s talk.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | (818) 528-3200 | DRE: 01784597

09/22/2026

Get Your House Buyer-Ready for Fall

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.



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09/21/2026

Want to captivate buyers without major renovations? Small energy-efficiency tweaks can make a massive impression. Learn which minor upgrades deliver big results in this blog post via the link in the comments.

Got questions? Feel free to reach out.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | (818) 528-3200 | DRE: 01784597

09/21/2026

Stained hardwood cabinets provide natural beauty and warmth in these kitchen makeovers

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.



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Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/19/2026

Selling this fall? Starting strong matters even more this time of year.

In the fall, buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climbs. That means fewer buyers may be looking at more options – so you want your house to stand out from day one.

Here’s the cheat sheet for how to make that happen.

Price it for today’s buyers. Not what your neighbor sold for a few years back.

Make your house hard to pass up. Tackle essential repairs and spend time on your curb appeal.

Stay flexible when offers come in. This is not the season to play hardball.

And be ready to adjust when needed. If you keep getting the same feedback from buyers, take it to heart.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have the right strategy from the start. Because with...



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09/19/2026

A curator of taste, Luis Fernandez defines trends and leverages tech to craft beautiful spaces. Here’s how the ASUS Zenbook S14 empowers his work, his life, and his style.

09/18/2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.



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Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/18/2026

Thinking about investing in a short-term rental? Here are some key attributes that make a property STR-worthy.

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