Laura Dandoy Blog

Our homes are our sanctuaries. When it’s time to move, however, we need to reimagine it for potential buyers. When you stage a house for selling, it’s a different thought process than creating a space for yourself and loved ones. You have to appeal to a broader audience, and that means hiding personal items or rearranging furniture. All sellers want there home to have the most expansive reach possible. Therefore, consider following these steps to staging your home before buyers walk in your front door.

The world of real estate is ever-evolving, and nowhere is this truer than in Southern California. The hotter the market, the more flux you can expect to see. Still, professionals can make predictions about the market with quite a bit of accuracy. So, what are the trends they are expecting to see in 2019?

Are you thinking about purchasing a home in the next several months? If you live in or are relocating to Southern California, you're not alone. This area features one of the hottest housing markets in the country. And, as one might expect, it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon. But, before you jump into the process, there are a few things you should know about the current housing market.

From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest.

At first sight, 2642 Vanderhoof Drive might seem to be another quiet and unobtrusive suburban retreat… but what awaits inside, and around in the backyard, is sure to please even the most discerning buyers. From beautiful interior remodeling and high-end features and finishes to a breathtaking acre of lush landscaping—zoned for horses!—this home has everything you want and more.

Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA.

Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and over 5,500 square feet of amenities crafted for the master entertainer—that's what awaits at 876 Peninsula Ave. For those who love to host guests, friends, family, parties, and more this absolutely stunning estate home in the sought-after Blaisdell Ranch of Claremont, CA was designed for you.

To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do the work for you.

Searching for the perfect home in Claremont, CA? Love to entertain? This home just might be for you! Featuring formal living and dining rooms, a bonus game/bar room, a spacious outdoor patio and barbecue, and two private master bedrooms, 2313 Weatherford Court really is an entertainer’s dream home!