Real Estate by Kristen

06/25/2026

From the first walkthrough to the final key turn, the journey of buying a home is about finding the place where your lifestyle and your location finally align.

06/23/2026

Is Now A Good Time To Downsize Your Home?

06/21/2026

Check out this awesome idea for backyard lighting! If you're hosting a dinner of some sort at home, you would be wise to take some notes from this setup.

06/19/2026

Running out of quick, easy lunch recipes for the kids? Here are a few that shouldn't take more than about five minutes!

Multitasking at home right now is... intense. Your boss is on the phone, your grandmother's trying to FaceTime you, the mountain of laundry is growing and your kids are always, always asking for snacks and lunches. Here are some fun and easy lunch ideas for keeping those tummies full through it...

06/17/2026

🔨 Dream fixer-upper or stress-free move-in? We want to know—would you rather DIY or dive right in?

06/15/2026

Have you ever been to Good Stuff Restaurant - Palos Verdes? Would you recommend it?

Breakfast & Brunch in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

06/13/2026

For many first-time buyers, the biggest surprise isn’t the house hunt itself—it’s the hidden costs of homeownership. 🏡💸

Beyond the mortgage, there are things like:
🔑 Closing costs
🔧 Maintenance & repairs
💡 Utilities & property taxes

It all adds up quicker than most expect. Planning ahead for these expenses can make the transition to homeownership much smoother—and a lot less stressful.

What surprised you the most about buying your first home?

06/12/2026

🚫 The biggest interior design mistakes sellers make? Overpersonalized decor, dark or bold paint colors, and too much clutter. These can distract buyers and make your home feel smaller or harder to imagine as theirs. Keep it neutral, bright, and simple for a faster, higher offer! 🏡

06/11/2026

Mortgage calculators can be a great help when thinking about buying a home, but simple versions do have their limitations. Let's take a look at the situations where mortgage calculators can be a huge help and the times when it might be wise to consult a human for additional advice.

Considering buying a home or refinancing a mortgage? As with anything else, there are tons of mortgage calculator options. And as usual, only a handful are relevant or even useful. We jumped into the deep end of those results...

06/09/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate of your home's worth.

If you're thinking about selling your home, knowing how much it could be worth is a great place to start! Get your estimate now!