Carla Higgins's (barlac123) Blog

Which is the Best Season to Sell Your Home?Realizing the time has come to sell your home can create mass confusion. Timing is everything in real estate; however, some also believe one season is better than another to sell your home.If you ask a real estate professional when you should sell your h...

Carpet CareCarpet is a great flooring choice for most people because it's low maintenance, affordable, and feels good under your feet. If you have carpet in your home, follow this simple maintenance routine to help it look great for years to come... Vacuum regularly, especially the high traffic a...

Protect Your Children from Common Home AccidentsHere's a frightening statistic: Accidents are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 14, and more than 1/3 of them happen at home. It's every parent's worst nightmare, but the good news is that most accidents can easily be avoided w...

Carpet Stain RemovalEven if you have carpet that resists stains and cleans up easily, accidents and spills are inevitable. But with the right know-how, you can fight back and keep your carpet looking great for years to come. The first rule of thumb is to always blot a stain before you clean it. O...

Phillip and Shanna Go from Skeptical - to Satisfied                   Here's a quick note to let you know how we can help you or anyone you might refer to us.                 Phillip and Shanna needed a larger home with more bedrooms and a bigger backyard.  They had three young children, two dogs...

Dave and Carla aren't Bragging - They're Applying for a Job Carla and I were preparing for a listing presentation with a seller in the Lake Merritt area of Oakland who has a large two bedroom, two bathroom condo with Lake Views. In preparation for the meeting we pulled all activity for the area b...

Get An Extra Hour Out Of Every DayHow can you get an extra hour from each day? This is a basic challenge for all of us. We've come up with many practical ways to secure one more precious hour from each day. (Remember that each of these tips is probably adaptable to your particular situation.) Her...

Tips on Saving Energy and Money at HomeDid you know that the average family spends close to $1300 a year on their home's utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. By using a few inexpensive energy efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and...

Home Improvement Tips to Increase the Value of Your HomeBuying a home may be a dream, but the initial purchase is only the introduction to that dream. There's always something about your house that could be a little better, a little closer to perfect. Now, with a little planning, you can bring yo...

Alternatives to Retiling the Bathroom Are you stuck with baby blue or sea green bathroom tiles? Removing and replacing tile is one option but it's also expensive and tedious. If finances do not permit full renovations or you do not want to spend money on something that is in fine condition, there...