Sandra Cusick's Blog

Posted on 01/23/2022

Keeping houseplants isn’t just for those with sunny homes. While the perfect south-facing window is many plant owners’ dream, lower light environments are just fine for many types of plants to thrive. Here we will go over some of the best low-light houseplants for your home. Snake Plant Snake plants are striking in appearance and extremely hardy. They...

Houseplants

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Pets: Why You Should Make Your Home Look Pet-Free Before a Showing

Image by Andreas Thurmayr from Pixabay When you set up an open house, it’s important to do all you can to let the prospective buyers envision themselves in that space. They need to be able to see it as their own and imagine all the possibilities it holds. But if signs of your pets are around every corner,...

Home Showing

Pets

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Posted on 01/09/2022

Which Home Improvement Projects Add the Most Value?

;Photo by La Miko from Pexels When you decide to take on a home improvement project you are likely doing it to increase your own personal enjoyment of your home. Designing a luxury bath that allows you to have a spa-like experience in your own home is well worth the time and energy. However, you also may want...

Home Value

Home Impovements

Posted on 01/02/2022

Keep Your Houseplants Happy With These Key Watering Tips

Are you watering your plants the right way? With plants having so many different needs, it can be difficult to know. However, most problems people have with their houseplants are caused by how and when they're watering them. To help prevent frustration and unhappy plants, here is a simple guide to the most common watering mistakes and how...

Houseplants

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Posted on 12/26/2021

Sweat Equity & Your Home Improvement: Pros & Cons

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 12/19/2021

How Much To Put Down When Building a House

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Most people who decide to build a new house plan on financing the construction via one of the multiple financing options available. However, the size of the down payment depends on what type of loan is taken out for the project. The following is a breakdown of what different loan programs commonly...

Building

Financing

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Glamping: More Than Just Big Tents

Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva from Pexels Glamping is one of the best ways to escape to the great outdoors without leaving too much of home behind. While traditional camping encourages utility and packing light, glamping is all about modern luxuries. So how do you go glamping? There are several options that go beyond your basic tent and campfire....

Cabin

Camping

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Posted on 12/05/2021

What Type of VR Headset Is Right for You?

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Virtual reality headsets make it possible for everyday people to enjoy the wonders of VR technology in their own homes. With the rise in popularity and availability, new options emerge in the market all the time. If you’re interested in trying out VR yourself, it’s difficult to know where to start. Luckily,...

Gaming

Home Living

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Save Water and Time With These Drought-Tolerant Driveway Landscaping Options

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Highlighting and defining your driveway is a simple way to improve your curb appeal. Depending on the amount of space you have, there are countless options for landscaping, hardscaping and edging. For landscaping to line your driveway, there are some important logistics to consider before getting started. One that...

Driveway

Drought Tolerant

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Should you Choose a Land Contract or a Mortgage?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay A land contract and a mortgage have a number of similarities. For example, you can use either option to purchase a home Both loans must be repaid on a monthly basis. Understanding the Differences A land contract is a legal agreement between a buyer and a seller. Rather than a traditional mortgage...

Financing

Loans

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Posted on 12/24/2021

Another Property Sold - 843 Bethany Road, Burbank, CA

A+ Location and priced to sell to have you in your new home by Christmas! Perched in the Burbank foothills above Kenneth Rd., this immaculate, move in ready "Benmar" home has a fantastic floor plan with a fireplace in the living room. The kitchen has been remodeled and has plenty of cabinets! The third bedroom is currently being used as a large home office with built-ins. The private and manicured back yard is a tranquil and private space to unwind, BBQ on the patio with beautiful mountain views and at night you'll enjoy the City lights. You'll have a front row seat to an unobstructed view of the annual fireworks show at the Starlight Bowl....

Real Estate

Burbank

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Posted on 12/18/2021

1828 N Ontario Street, Burbank, CA is now new to the market!

Move in ready! 100% Turnkey home. Everything has been done, including newly painted exterior & interior. Hardwood floors have been finished. Central AC/heat installed as well as Milgard dual paned windows. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and has all new cabinetry with soft close drawers and granite counters as well as a brand new dishwasher and garbage disposal. The back yard has a covered patio and is a great mix of yard space complete with a mature tangerine, just bring your hammock and toothbrush and move in. Great location with lots of shopping and dining options very close by. There is a nice park with outdoor work out...

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