Here in the San Ramon Valley , we are blessed with mild winters. Occasionally we will experience a power outage for various reasons – damage to power poles, or an extremely windy storm. As winter approaches, it is a good idea to review the steps of Continue Reading
Solar heating is no stranger to California homes. It’s actually been around for many moons! The technology has been evolving for many decades. Here is a brief synopsis of what solar has been up to. Solar heating got its California start in Continue Reading
You knew this day was coming. You went into the garage to get a tape measure. It took you 15 minutes to comb thru the mess. Towering all around you are old can openers, a vacuum cleaner from 20 years ago, endless coffee cans containing 5 screws, an Continue Reading
It’s that spooky time of year again. Time to be on the lookout for werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and the occasional superhero or princess. Halloween in the San Ramon Valley. The question on the minds of children in our Valley: Continue Reading
Times they are a-changin. Truer words were never spoken. The last 25 years have brought about a new generation of home buyers, and the things they are looking for in a home. Wall to wall carpet and formal dining rooms that were once so popular are Continue Reading
Ok all you weekend warriors! Time to roll up your sleeves and get going on some fall chores and house winterization projects. We checked leading home improvement sites for their advice on how to stay warm, and cozy, while preserving your home and Continue Reading
Selling your home is a process and a journey. With a good realtor at your side, the journey can be fairly painless. The Mona Koussa team has 17+ years of experience, and keeps sellers in the loop and informed every step of the way. Some pieces of Continue Reading
Real Estate Agents; what are they all about anyway? And how does the whole thing work with them? Today, we will unravel the mystery, and clear up some common misconceptions. Real Estate Agents are not all the same. They all have different Continue Reading
Quick! You’re having your house appraised! What can you do to maximize home values? If you are like most people, the only time you really “see” your home is when you have company coming over, and you are forced to look at your house through the Continue Reading
