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Our Homeowner’s Update and Insights on Real Estate newsletters, month by month.

2026

OCT – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • A Slower Market Isn’t a Sleepy Market
  • Put Your Financial Future on Firm Footing
  • Ready. Set. List!
  • More Room, More Privacy, and Infinitely More Possibilities
  • Can You Write Off That Reno?

SEP – HOMEOWNER’S UPDATE 

  • Bring Fall to the Table
  • Double-Duty Holiday Decor
  • Keep Your Home Comfy, Cozy, and Cost-Efficient
  • When the Washer Needs Washing
  • Recipe: Tomato-Basil Lentil Pasta Soup

AUG – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Think Outside the House
  • Give Your Home Front a Fall Glow-Up
  • Can You Name That House Style?
  • For Buyers and Sellers, Timing Matters
  • Gift Today, Home Tomorrow

JUL – HOMEOWNER’S UPDATE

  • The Back-to-School Reset
  • Reface or Replace?
  • Surprising Household Items You May Be Cleaning Too Much
  • Low-Maintenance Plants
  • Recipe:  One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

JUN – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • From Clutter to Cash
  • Renovations with Resale Value
  • House or Condo? It’s About More than Square Footage
  • Fencing 101
  • The Market Isn’t Just Adjusting – It’s Creating Opportunity

may – homeowner’s update

  • Host a Patriotic Party
  • The Front Porch
  • Refresh Your Landscape for Less
  • Prepare To Save Time
  • Recipe: Betsy Ross Fruit Pizza

APR – insights on real estate

  • Dream Home or Budget Buster?
  • Momentum Is Building in Housing Demand and Sales
  • Beyond Flowers
  • Serenity Starts at Home
  • Relocation Trends: Where Americans Are Moving and Why

mar – homeowner’s update

  • Gardening With the Family
  • Prepare Your Home for Summer
  • Don’t: Scrub Harder, Do: Clean Smarter
  • Fix Those Annoying Sounds Around Your House
  • Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

feb – insights on real estate

  • The New Wish List: What Buyers Dream Of
  • Is Your Home Ready for Its Close-Up?
  • Home Staging Strategy: Show Off the Space, Not the Stuff
  • Trees and Shrubs Grow Home Value
  • 2026 Real Estate Market Outlook

jan – homeowner’s update

  • Easy Home Efficiency Moves That Pay You Back
  • All About Transitional Decor
  • HOA 101
  • Eliminating Dryer Odors Is a Breeze
  • Recipe: Kicked-Up Lentil Stew

2025

dec – insights on real estate

  • Rooms That Seal the Deal
  • Owning a Home Is Still the American Dream
  • Offer Lingo 101: Terms Every Seller Should Know
  • Real Estate Myths BUSTED
  • Why Homeownership Just Makes Sense

nov – homeowner’s update

  • Deck All the Halls
  • Is a White Elephant Hiding in Your Home?
  • Home Checklist Before You Travel
  • Bathtubs vs. Showers
  • Recipe: Spiced Hot Cocoa

OCT – insights on real estate

  • Does Your House Have Screen Appeal?
  • Warmth Wins Over Buyers
  • Essential Questions To Guide House Hunting
  • Discover the New Map of Opportunity
  • Can Online Market Valuations Accurately Price Your Home?

SEP – homeowner’s update

  • Pick the Best Flooring for Your Home
  • Fall Warm Ups for Your Hearth
  • Prevent Pet Escapes with Tech
  • Housewarming Gifts that Wow the Heart
  • Recipe: Farmhouse Baked Apples

AUG – insights on real estate

  • 15 Creative Ways To Use an ADU
  • Millennials Prioritize Home Quality
  • Savvy Upgrades, Significant Returns
  • Entering the Market: Gen Z Style
  • Real Estate Voted Best Long-Term Investment

JUL – homeowner’s update

  • A Blueprint for Fixer-Uppers
  • Bedroom Color Schemes
  • Creative Storage Spaces
  • Cool Tips for Cleaning Your AC Coils
  • Recipe: Blue Cheese & Pear Salad

JUN – insights on real estate

  • Townhouse Living in 2025
  • Staging Tips To Make Your Home Look Larger
  • The Upside of Downsizing
  • Getting Your House Ready To Sell
  • Pre-Approvals: What NOT To Do

MAY – homeowner’s update

  • Create a Sustainable Kitchen
  • Pick the Perfect Paint Color
  • Replace Hangers with a Home “Cloffice”
  • Your Latest Lawn Care Hack Is a Robot!
  • Recipe: Spinach Pasta with Feta

APR – insights on real estate

  • High-End Living Without the High Price
  • Unlock the Door to a Great First Impression
  • The Home Seller’s Playbook
  • Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
  • Common Ways To Build Your Real Estate Portfolio

MAR – homeowner’s update

  • Home Renovation: DIY or Hire a Pro?
  • Make Your Home the Gathering Spot
  • Organize Your Fridge
  • Dog-Friendly Landscaping
  • Recipe: Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

FEB – insights on real estate

  • Rural Real Estate: Is Country Life Calling?
  • Spring Into Selling
  • Focus 2025: How Green Meets Tech and Wellness Wins
  • Quick Tips for Online House Hunting
  • Grow Your Down Payment Savings

JAN – homeowner’s update

  • Keep Your Bedroom Calm and Organized
  • Paint Color Trends for 2025
  • Trend Report: Garage Flooring
  • Don’t Let a Drip Become a Downpour
  • Recipe: Strawberry-Chocolate Yogurt Bark

2024

DECEMBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

NOVEMBER – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Handy DIY Hacks for Homeowners
  • 7 Steps To Your Dream Space
  • Discover Your Cleaning Mojo
  • Save Energy in the Laundry Room
  • Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken With Coconut Rice

OCTOBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

SEPTEMBER – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Handy DIY Hacks for Homeowners
  • 7 Steps To Your Dream Space
  • Discover Your Cleaning Mojo
  • Save Energy in the Laundry Room
  • Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken With Coconut Rice

AUGUST – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

JULY – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Handy DIY Hacks for Homeowners
  • 7 Steps To Your Dream Space
  • Discover Your Cleaning Mojo
  • Save Energy in the Laundry Room
  • Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken With Coconut Rice

JUNE – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

MAY – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Handy DIY Hacks for Homeowners
  • 7 Steps To Your Dream Space
  • Discover Your Cleaning Mojo
  • Save Energy in the Laundry Room
  • Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken With Coconut Rice

APRIL – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

march – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Bathroom Updates Done in Less Than a Day
  • Home Coffee Bar Ideas
  • Home Safety Checklist
  • Functional Decor Is In
  • Recipe:  Chicken Mango Tacos

FEBRUARY – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Sought-After Features in Historic Homes
  • Sci-Fi Solutions To Automate Your Home
  • Real Estate Markets on the Rise
  • Home-Selling Strategies for Parents
  • New Year, New Kitchen

JANUARY – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Bathroom Updates Done in Less Than a Day
  • Home Coffee Bar Ideas
  • Home Safety Checklist
  • Functional Decor Is In
  • Recipe:  Chicken Mango Tacos

2023

 

DECEMBER – LIVING WELL

  • All About Green Noise
  • Hobbies for Relaxation
  • Get Out of Your Head
  • Composting 101
  • Recipe: Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad

NOVEMBER – MONEY TALK

  • What Is Quiet Promoting?
  • Unplug, Unwind and Leave Work Behind
  • Best and Worst Apps for Personal Privacy
  • When To Pause Spending on a Credit Card
  • Digital Driver’s Licenses

OCTOBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Are the Holidays a Good Time To Sell?
  • Luxury Home-Staging Trends Anyone Can Follow
  • Understand Your Down Payment Options
  • Does Your Home Need an EV Charger?
  • Unexpected Things To Look for at an Open House

SEPTEMBER – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Room Makeovers in a Flash
  • Housewarming Gifts For A Warm Welcome
  • Hot Tips and Cool Tricks: Your Guide To Regular HVAC Upkeep
  • Spice Up Your Pumpkin-Decorating Skills
  • Personal Greek Pizza

AUGUST – MONEY TALK

  • Part-Time Retirement
  • Shifting Toward the Four-Day Workweek
  • Navigating the Job Market With Confidence
  • Quick Tips: Reading Body Language When Negotiating
  • Change Your Privacy Settings on Social Media

JULY – INSIGHTS INTO REAL ESTATE

  • Do Man Caves and She Sheds Add Value?
  • Your Checklist for a Smooth Move
  • Home Selling FAQs
  • Understanding Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate
  • Basic Lawn Care = Big ROI

JUNE – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Working With a Contractor
  • Refresh or Remodel?
  • Successful Vegetable Gardening
  • Know When To Repair or Replace Appliances
  • Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp Bars

MAY – MONEY TALK

  • Stock Research Basics
  • Can Nonlinear Workdays Make You More Productive?
  • Managing Home Office Risks
  • Different Passport Types
  • Fixing a Mistake on Your Business Taxes

APRIL – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Protect Your Identity When Buying a Home
  • Selling a Smart Home: What Stays and What Goes?
  • Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a Home
  • Stylish Home Tech: Where Function Meets Fashion
  • Get Ahead of Repairs Before Selling

MARCH – HOMEOWNERS UPDATE

  • Sustainability:  All About Backyard Farming
  • Increase Energy Efficiency in an Older Home
  • Blast From the Past: Cozy Conversation Pit Is Back
  • Kitchen Cleaning Tips
  • Recipe:  Rolled Oats With Blueberry Compote

FEBRUARY – MONEY TALK

  • Most Profitable Small Businesses
  • Raising Money-Smart Kids
  • How To Get Compensated for Flight Issues
  • Tips To Lower Your Monthly Bills
  • 4 Ways To Be More Productive on Your Phone

JANUARY – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Do Home Automation Upgrades Increase Property Value?
  • Ways To Save for a Down Payment
  • 2023 Paint Colors – Wow and Why Not?
  • Qualifying for a Mortgage in Retirement
  • What’s a Mortgage Rate Buydown?

2022

 

DECEMBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Homes Priced Correctly Sell Faster
  • Checklist for Choosing a Mortgage Lender
  • Texture Enhances All the Senses
  • Security Systems Offer Financial Savings
  • Why You Need an Agent With New Construction

OCTOBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Where Are Americans Moving?
  • Sellers: Here’s What To Do
  • What Exurb Buyers Want
  • Dealing With the Emotions of Selling Your Home
  • Most Americans Think Now Is the Time To Buy

SEPTEMBER – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Millennials on the Move
  • Home Staging To Attract Millennials
  • Apps To Help Smooth Your Move
  • Benefits of a Home Warranty
  • Investing in a Vacation Property

AUGUST – HOMEOWNER’S UPDATE

  • 7 Clever Cleaning Hacks
  • Repel Pests. Attract Beauty
  • Working With a Remodeling Contractor
  • Breathe Life Into Your Living Room With Feng Shui
  • Whipped Garlic and Feta Dip

JULY – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Buyers Consider ARMs as Interest Rates Rise
  • Making an Offer on a House That’s Contingent
  • Which Amenities Are Buyers Seeking?
  • Tapping Home Equity
  • Don’t Skimp on Home Inspections

JUNE – MONEY TALK

  • Home Buyers Seeking the Jetson Life
  • Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?
  • Why Choose a Credit Union?
  • Contract vs. Full-Time Work
  • Choosing the Right Travel Rewards Card

MAY – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Hidden Costs of iBuying
  • When Is Buying More Affordable Than Renting?
  • Supply Chain Issues Affect Housing Market
  • 6 Home Maintenance Tips for Sellers
  • Home Seller Tips for the Closing Process

APRIL – HOMEOWNER’S UPDATE

  • Luxury Closet Features
  • Keep Your Dryer Vent Clean
  • Weed Prevention
  • Add New Color to Your Home
  • Steak Kabobs

MARCH – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Does Your Out-of-State Mover Check all the Boxes?
  • Technology Is Changing What Home Buyers Expect
  • Home Size on the Rise
  • Another Competitive Spring Market?
  • Home Staging Checklist

FEBRUARY – MONEY TALK

  • Millennials Receive Wake-Up Call on Social Security
  • Ease Money Anxieties One Step at a Time
  • Consider Buying a Home in a College Town
  • New Job Do’s & Don’ts
  • Why You Need an Emergency Fund

JANUARY – INSIGHTS ON REAL ESTATE

  • Some Retirees say “Rah, Rah” to College Towns
  • Projects That Most Increase Seller ROI
  • Ask “Why” Before Asking “How Much” You Can Afford
  • Pet Tricks To Ease Your Move
  • Are You Waiting for the Market to Cool?

2021

 

DECEMBER

  • Finding Quality Family Time
  • Winter Getaway Destinations
  • Eco-Friendly Toys and Games
  • National Popcorn Day
  • Cowboy Casserole Recipe

NOVEMBER

  • Elegant Outdoor Decor
  • Unique Pet Products
  • Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
  • Give Back With a Party
  • Holiday Dessert Dip Recipe

OCTOBER

  • Understanding the Contemporary Workplace
  • Pursuing a New Career Path
  • Transitioning Back to an In-Person Workplace
  • Are Credit Card Balance Transfers Risky?

SEPTEMBER

  • Understanding the Contemporary Workplace
  • Pursuing a New Career Path
  • Transitioning Back to an In-Person Workplace
  • Are Credit Card Balance Transfers Risky?

AUGUST

  • Home Maintenance Checklist
  • Choosing the Right Window Coverings
  • Eco-Friendly Fireplace Options
  • Living in Your House During a Remodel
  • Pumpkin Soup Recipe

JULY

  • Streamline Your Routines
  • Break Your Online Shopping Habit
  • Finding Joy in Less
  • Eco-Friendly Pet Toys
  • Grilled Salmon & Mango Salsa Recipe

JUNE

  • 5 Water Safety Tips
  • What Actually Happened on Independence Day?
  • 3 Ways to Celebrate Parents’ Day
  • Get Cooking Online
  • French Crepes Recipe

MAY

  • Personalize Your Home
  • 3 Keys to Low-Maintenance Landscaping
  • Do You Need a 20% Down Payment?
  • Is It Time To Upsize Your Home?
  • Houses in Metro “Spillover Markets” Are Selling Fast

APRIL

  • Light & Breezy Decor
  • Maximizing Sunlight in Your House
  • 4 Tips To Create a Stylish, Kid-Friendly Space
  • Plant a Bee Garden This Summer
  • Blue Cheese & Pear Salad Recipe

MARCH

  • Competing for a Home in a Seller’s Market
  • How Will the Vaccine Affect Home Sales?
  • Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Your Home
  • Owning Can Be More Affordable Than Renting

FEBRUARY

  • Celebrate Women’s History Month in the Workplace
  • 3 Credit Card Myths Debunked
  • How To Save on the Big Day
  • Active vs. Passive Investing
  • How To Be a Better Public Speaker

JANUARY

  • Updates to Make Your Home Move-In Ready
  • Creating Functional Entry Drop-Zones
  • Moving? 3 Tips To Ease the Headache
  • Choosing a Home Inspector
  • Why FSBOs Tend To Fail

2020

 

DECEMBER

  • Easy Holiday Home Improvement Projects
  • Holiday Fireplace Safety
  • A Strong Start to the New Year
  • 10 Hobbies To Try in 2021
  • Recipe – Maple Roasted Vegetables

NOVEMBER

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Where Young Adults Live
  • Home Staging During the Holidays
  • Bathroom Remodel: Essential Tips
  • Renters Could Buy Due to Flexibility of Remote Work
  • Market Breaks Historical Trends

OCTOBER

  • Seasonal Home Maintenance
  • Maximize Your Kitchen for Holiday Cooking
  • 5 Home Decor Mistakes To Avoid
  • Top Herbs To Grow Indoors
  • Recipe – Herbed Potato Gratin
  • What To Expect From a Planned Wellness Community
  • How To Thrive in Today’s Real Estate Market
  • Tips for Living in a Staged Home
  • Smooth Moves for Pets
  • Use Home Equity To Create Generational Wealth

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Christine Almarines, REALTOR

Christine Almarines

REALTOR® | CA DRE #01412944

CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate Group

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