May 22What is “Fair Housing”?Real estate comes with a lot of rules, including many that are designed to protect consumers. In addition to federal, state, and local rules that address health, safety, and finance, this also includes strict rules against discrimination. That’s what the Fair Housing Act is all about. The law was first…Real Estate2 min readReal Estate2 min read
May 15Summerizing: 9 ways to prep your deck for warm-weather funAs a blank canvas for your summer activities, fixing and prepping your outdoor deck early can improve enjoyment and avert catastrophe. Warm weather is coming, and outdoor living awaits! While this gentle reminder is more about maintenance than construction or remodel, a methodical review of your current deck situation will…Outdoor Living Spaces6 min readOutdoor Living Spaces6 min read
May 9Hope on the rise for brand-new homesNews around the housing market has been hesitant at best. But while new home construction was constrained at the start of the year, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reports a surprisingly upbeat vibe coming from the construction industry. As 2023 got rolling, inflated building materials costs and consumer fears…Real Estate2 min readReal Estate2 min read
Apr 20Taking your home into the green“Green homes” aren’t just a fad… they’re the future The rising prevalence of eco-friendly construction and upgrades has become a serious trend rather than a specialized oddity. Homeowners from Gen Z and other demographic groups are making green features a priority as they search for properties. Realtors® are seeing more buyers place value on everything from sustainable materials to…Green Building3 min readGreen Building3 min read
Apr 10How to tell if a home DIY is worth itMany home improvement projects require professional expertise. But there are other, more minor projects that you might consider doing yourself, offering both a chance to save some money and to gain some personal satisfaction from that job well done. But how can you tell the difference? If you can answer…Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Apr 7Dilbeck hosts annual Easter benefit event tomorrow!Grab your Easter bonnet, and support a good cause! As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, Dilbeck Real Estate will host our annual “Easter in the Park” event tomorrow, Saturday, April 8 at 10am. Managed primarily by volunteers from our La Canada office, this is an event…Real Estate Brokers2 min readReal Estate Brokers2 min read
Mar 30What’s in your toolbox?Experienced homeowners know that things break, and you’ll want to be prepared for the things that you can handle… or at least contain until the pros arrive. You probably already have a hammer, a wrench or two, and miscellaneous implements that tend to collect in garage and closet corners. Luckily…DIY3 min readDIY3 min read
Mar 24Tax relief for rain-drenched CaliforniansAs we head into April, you may have taxes on your mind. But with so much of California dealing with storm-related crises (and, we assume, waterlogged tax documents), the state’s Franchise Tax Board has coordinated with the IRS to offer tax relief in terms of additional time to file and…Taxes3 min readTaxes3 min read
Published inDilbeck Awards 2023·Mar 21Winner’s Circle 2023As a supplement to our post about this year’s awards, here’s a complete list of our Winner’s Circle awardees, including those added after 2022. Offices listed show where each agent is currently listed: The Winner’s Circle is comprised of Sales Partners with five or more years of tenure and whose…Real Estate Awards2 min readReal Estate Awards2 min read
Published inDilbeck Awards 2023·Mar 21Dilbeck Longevity Awardees as of 2023This Award acknowledges sales partners and staff who have been with the company for 20 years or more in 2022 (including referral agents where the majority of their career was spent as active). Names are listed in the order of tenure, i.e. …Real Estate Awards1 min readReal Estate Awards1 min read
