John Malerba Real Estate

06/12/2026

Here's your chance to give a shout-out to the vendor/helper who saves the day for you on a continuing basis. Let me know in the comments...

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Home prices have basically doubled since 2016. What is YOUR home worth? Did its value double as well? Ask me for a free update.

06/06/2026

6 Ways to Cool Down a Too-Hot Second Floor Fast

https://www.bhg.com/how-to-cool-second-floor-11960085
In advance of July…

These simple tricks can help improve air circulation and address a temperature imbalance between your home's first and second floors.

06/04/2026

What is YOUR home worth now?
You'd be surprised! Let's find out together.

06/03/2026

For comparison, the cost of getting into homes in 4 of the most densely populated states. As little as 3.5% gets you into an FHA mortgage in all 50 states. Every bit of down payment above that helps keep your monthly mortgage lower. Down payment assistance is a powerful weapon in making it happen. https://downpaymentresource.com/

05/29/2026

The no-go list - 9 home features buyers walk away from immediately
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-no-go-list-9-home-features-buyers-walk-away-from-immediately/ss-AA2458NZ?
Granite counters... oh my.

05/29/2026

https://www.livingetc.com/advice/5-things-to-clear-from-your-garden-before-summer
Whether you are selling or staying, curb appeal is important. After all, don't YOUI deserve to drive up to a home that impresses you as much as possible?

Is your garden looking cluttered and unloved as we head into summer? Give it a seasonal spruce-up by ridding it of these common offenders

05/27/2026

Mineral Blue.... https://www.livingetc.com/advice/mineral-blue-neutral-color-trend
What do

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

05/27/2026

The Santa Clarita Valley: 5 Years ago vs. Now.