Ignacio Arteaga's Blog

Posted on 04/02/2021
Are Smart House Devices Must-Haves?
Smart home devices are becoming increasingly popular among U.S. property owners. Yet deciding which smart house gadgets – if any – are right for you may prove to be difficult. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to determine if a smart home device is a must-have, such as: 1. Consider a Smart Home Device's Purpose A...
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Posted on 03/26/2021
Building Your Indoor Herb Garden — Here's What You Need to Know
Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...
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Posted on 03/19/2021
Are HOAs Really That Beneficial?
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...
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Posted on 03/12/2021
Determine If a Home Is Right for You
The definition of a "dream house" varies from homebuyer to homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to determine if a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate a home so you can decide whether to proceed with an offer to purchase. 1. Review a Home's Features...
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Posted on 03/05/2021
What is an Asset-Backed Security?
Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay The common understanding of an asset-based debt is a loan meant to be repaid with interest, over time, and backed by a physical asset such as a building or a car. The asset serves as collateral that can be claimed by the lender in case of borrower default. An Asset-Based Security (ABS),...
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Posted on 02/26/2021
3 Home Improvement Projects That Can Get an Older Home Sold
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Are you preparing to list your older home for sale on the market? While older homes are still widely sought by both first-time and returning home buyers, sometimes they will need a little sprucing up so that you can maximize your sale price and get it sold more quickly. The good news is...
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Posted on 02/19/2021
Improve Curb Appeal with Hardscaping
Image by Tim Cooper from Unsplash If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers, you're probably proud of it's appearance and of all the hard work you've put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it's missing something, but you can't quite...
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Posted on 02/12/2021
Brighten Your Home With Smart Lighting Systems
Photo by Pixabay via Pexels While ordinary light fixtures can certainly do the job, they lack the fun and pizzazz of smart lighting systems. You can’t order your basic lamp to illuminate the room in a dazzling purple hue well before you even arrive home, after all. Or turn it back off after leaving the house and realizing...
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Posted on 02/05/2021
Tips for Adding Insulation to Your Home
Image by Lutz Peter from Pixabay Insulation keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by reducing either heat coming in or escaping from your home. You might think that adequately insulating a home would be part of the home-building process. But since many new homebuyers don't consider insulation when buying, many home builders only...
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Posted on 01/29/2021
Reduce the Time It Takes to Sell Your Residence
Enjoying a quick, easy home selling journey is ideal. Yet many problems may arise that could make it tough for a property seller to streamline the home selling journey. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you what it takes to reduce the time it takes to sell your house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to...
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Posted on 03/20/2021
400 W Ocean Boulevard #1602, Long Beach, CA 90802 is now new to the market!
This is luxury downtown living. On the 16th floor of West Ocean Condo tower with a view of the expansive long Beach harbor and 180 degree OCEAN VIEW of Newport Beach, Queen Mary, Catalina, Palos Verdes the beach and coastline to the south and Catalina Island. Located directly below you are the Catalina Express Terminal and the large downtown Long Beach Marina and shoreline shops and miles of bike paths south the length of Long Beach. This location has easy access to the Los Angeles Freeway system to be on your way anywhere in Los Angeles County or Orange County in minutes. this unit is one of the very few 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath in the complex....
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Posted on 03/09/2021
Another Property Sold - 15013 Ceres Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
Great residential single story 3 Bedroom, 2 Ba Home. (1 bathroom in bedroom, unknown if permitted) Long driveway with detached garage. located in the city of Fontana with 8400 Lot...
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