Jul 27Tips for a Successful Garage SaleGarage Sale Day is coming on August 12th this year! — The second Saturday in August has the unusual distinction of being National Garage Sale Day, on which we honor a long tradition of finding things a new home. …Garage Sale Tips2 min readGarage Sale Tips2 min read
Jul 24Hosting an open house when the heat is onSelling in the summer? Here’s how you can help your Realtor® create a showing event that runs smoothly. — Check the weather forecast To get a good idea of what’s headed your way, check the weather predictions for temperature and potential storms. This can inform many decisions as you prepare for your open house. Clear your paths This is especially important for homes that sit on a hill or have stairs leading to the entrance. Visitors…Real Estate3 min readReal Estate3 min read
Jul 18Dilbeck’s newest Estates Director designeesWe’d like to shine a spotlight on the sales partners who have achieved Estates Director status in 2023 so far. We’re proud to announce that the following members of our Dilbeck team have been recently confirmed as Estates Directors for Dilbeck Real Estate. This designation identifies our sales partners as not only skilled and experienced Realtors®, but those who have reached sales volume targets that set them apart. Congratulations, everyone!Real Estate1 min readReal Estate1 min read
Jul 10Renting is costing you over timeThanks to our friends at Orange Coast Title, we can show you very clearly why renting your home can be a costly decision over time, in contrast to buying a property of your own. First, let’s take a look at the actual numbers:Real Estate2 min readReal Estate2 min read
Jun 29Donations delivered from this year’s “Easter in the Park” eventAfter 26 years, there’s no slowing down for our charitable Easter Bunny. Our company president, Mark Dilbeck, had the pleasure yesterday of delivering a total of $9,000 to three local charities, as a result of a benefit event that Dilbeck has hosted for more than a quarter century. …Real Estate Brokerage2 min readReal Estate Brokerage2 min read
Jun 28Keeping an eye on fireworks safetyIt’s almost July 4th! If your neighborhood is like some of ours, you probably have a neighbor or two who is already loading up on the fireworks and celebrating early. But these smaller-scale explosives come with risks — even the seemingly innocuous sparklers that are so beloved by all ages. …Fireworks3 min readFireworks3 min read
Jun 26New marketing chief and branch leadership for Dilbeck Real EstateDilbeck Real Estate is proud to announce the appointment of Jordan Eck as our new Marketing Director, as well as Sally Varga as our new Branch Manager for the Westlake and Camarillo offices. …Real Estate2 min readReal Estate2 min read
Jun 9Summer recipes from our larger Dilbeck “family”While it’s not quite June 21, it’s clear that summer is already with us. So in the spirit of the holiday recipe collection we offered back in December, we’ve gathered some more delicious recipes from our agents and staff… including one in particular that inspired the whole project. (See below.)…Real Estate Agent4 min readReal Estate Agent4 min read
Published inDilbeck Family Recipes·Jun 9Chocolate Pudding PieContributed by Sharon Berman, Realtor® in our Westlake office Smooth and silky and cool enough to make the hottest day better, this is a very easy dessert to throw together for a last-minute gathering… or a sudden craving. Sharon tells the story: “This was something my mother used to make…Pudding Chocolate2 min readPudding Chocolate2 min read
Published inDilbeck Family Recipes·Jun 9Dave’s Feather-Light Chocolate CakeContributed by David Scarminach, Realtor® in our San Marino office Dave Scarminach is renowned among our agents and staff for his culinary skills, and you may remember his Lentil and Mushroom Salad from the 2022 holiday collection. This cake is such an office favorite that we couldn’t resist including it…Chocolate Cake3 min readChocolate Cake3 min read
