Eco-friendly designs are the hottest trend to hit the home design industry. Houses that are designed to be environmentally-friendly feature cutting edge design and amenities that leave people amazed and delighted at their beauty. People who buy these homes also enjoy very low utility costs and a unique way of life not found in other…
As the drought continues in California, green lawns are giving way to more water-friendly xeriscapes. The well-known grass of front lawns and golf course fairways is being replaced with drought-resistant plants as well as other natural and manufactured ground coverings like crushed stone and shredded bark. In many cases, governments, water utilities and other agencies…
California’s housing inventory is being squeezed even more by potential sellers who are deciding to stay put due to unavailability of affordable replacement homes. A survey conducted by the California Association of Realtors found that of the homeowners who had considered selling their current homes, 64 percent have wavered on disposing of their current homes…