Author Archives: Christine Jerusalem

Life is short so don’t hold back. Forgive like you have amnesia. Believe like a kid, love like crazy, and be yourself. Facebook Share Linked In Share

Mortgages aren’t one-size-fits-all. For instance, a jumbo loan could fit you like a glove if you’re buying a more expensive home and need to borrow more than the conforming loan limits allow. So, if you’re looking at an upscale property or simply one in an area of the country where the cost of living is […]

Mortgage lending limits will increase yet again for 2020 GETTY News from the Federal Housing Financing Authority provides the latest figures for the threshold for non-jumbo mortgages (or “conforming loans”) and the numbers show a significant increase yet again. For 2020, the limit will raise to $510,400 for most areas in the country and $765,600 […]

The spacious open kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinets and multi-purpose island includes a navy-blue ceramic tile backsplash in a herringbone pattern that coordinates with the other blue details used in this special coastal retreat. By: Jeannie Matteucci   User-Friendly Space A straightforward layout and tons of storage makes the HGTV Dream Home 2020 kitchen user-friendly, and the […]

Man and woman thinking about housing Photo: takasuu / Getty Images/iStockphoto A: One of the major driving forces of the real estate market in recent years has been exceptionally strong demand with minimal inventory, but the Bay Area real estate market changed in 2019. While we still have a very strong market, inventory has increased over […]

The World You See Is Created By Where You Put Your Focus. If You Want To See Something Different, Adjust Your Lens. Facebook Share Linked In Share

Everyone admires beautiful landscape design, but planning and experience are necessary to design, install, and maintain beautiful gardens, lawns, and hardscapes. Designing a great space may even be more difficult when working with a smaller space. Without careful planning you may end up with a space that feels cluttered, crowded or cramped instead of the relaxing […]

MONIQUE VALERIS Home Decor Editor, ELLEDecor.com Monique Valeris is the home decor editor for ELLEDecor.com, where she covers everything from house tours to product roundups, and her idea of a well-decorated interior involves endless layers of patterns, brass accents, and anything with a monogram. TEAL TILE In a Brooklyn brownstone designed by architect Elizabeth Roberts, a custom […]

Happiness is the new rich.Inner peace is the new success.Health is the new wealth.Kindness is the new cool. -Syed Balkhi Facebook Share Linked In Share

Just because you have a smaller plot doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Maximize the impact of minimal yards with these small garden, small yard, and small backyard landscaping ideas. CREATE A VIEW: A simple pergola gives this small garden landscaping a grand feel. Arbors and pergolas are classic small yard landscaping ideas and great […]