Victoria Morgan Realtor

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” -Benjamin Franklin.

🇺🇸How are you celebrating this weekend? 🎇

Wishing you and yours a happy and fun-filled 4th of July!

With many of us continuing to work from home and remote jobs becoming more common, finding the ideal place with a great office space is essential. I can help you find a home with a comfortable office space.

Wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day. May this day bring good memories of times spent together.

While it’s heating up outside, you can take some simple steps to save energy inside – and I can help! For tips on how to improve your home’s energy efficiency, or to talk about local real estate, give me a call today!

If you’re ready to grab the attention of buyers, I can help you assess what your home needs with simple tips that can make your house pop! Contact me today and I’ll share some ideas!

Wondering what to do in Santa Monica for Pride month? Check out SAMO Pride. Full calendar of events on their website below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

🌈This weekend enjoy live DJ under “Lanterns of Love” at Santa Monica Place. 2-5pm

🏳️‍🌈 smpride.com 🏳️‍🌈

🇺🇸Memorial Day🇺🇸
A day to remember & honor those who gave their lives serving, have served, & are serving our country. Thank you for your service!

Pacific Wheel at the Santa Monica pier has patterns in red, white and blue. The nightly program features an animated, waving American flag. If you haven’t seen it, you still have time today.

Ferris wheel Picture and information found at: https://www.santamonica.com/event/memorial-weekend-ferris-wheel-lights-at-santa-monica-pier/2022-05-30/

Conserve water on your Spring/Summer Landscaping 💦

Conserving water doesn't mean you have to convert your yard into a rock quarry. Making some minor changes can reduce landscape water use but still leave your property looking beautiful and alive.

➡️ great tips can be found at this site, thisoldhouse.com

🛌Looking for tips on how to design a sleep space so that it feels as comforting and sophisticated as possible?

Maximize your sleep time at home by making your bed ultra-comfortable and soothing. Purchase the best bed linens you can afford. Beddings should be soft & feel luxurious as it touches your skin. Lighting should be moody & soft. Indirect lighting such as lamps with soft fabric shades or cove lighting are great options.

Here are a few tips for ensuring your home purchase is regret-free.
43% of homeowners have at least one regret about buying their home, and that number jumps to 64% for millennials, according to a recent Bankrate survey.


👉 Get to know the neighborhood
👉 Do some research on local schools.
👉 Consider other factors like crime rate, commute times, and distance to other things that are important to you like parks or restaurants.
👉 Be patient
There’s no getting around it - the market is hot and buyer competition is fierce. In these conditions it can be tempting to sn**ch up any home that is halfway decent
👉 Work with experienced professionals
Working with a team you trust can help you avoid major regrets. Pick an experienced mortgage lender and loan officer that will help you evaluate all your options. ⭐️Choose a knowledgeable real estate agent who listens to your needs, knows the area well, and will negotiate with sellers to get you what you need – I pride myself on these traits and would love to demonstrate my value to you.

Bathroom remodeling trends in recent years have focused on removing the bathtub and supersizing the shower. But that could actually hurt a property’s resale value, depending on the buyers you’re trying to attract.

First-time home buyers say they want a shower-tub combo, ranking it highest among 18 bathroom features, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition. Do you prefer a home with a bathtub?

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Wishing all moms have a day full of love & joy!

'Tis the season for tidying and cleaning up your spaces!
It's no surprise that people currently have their annual cleaning routine on their minds, and according to a new survey by OnePoll, 72% of respondents said that it helps their well-being. In addition, 53% shared that it helps them feel more productive, while others explained that it helps them welcome the change in season.

Nothing feels quite as satisfying as a clean home, don’t you agree?

You may be ready to start a new adventure in a new home, but what about your pets? Some furry family members may find moving to an unfamiliar place stressful, but there are ways to ease them into it.
Show your pets the lay of the land at the new house. Determine where your pets’ toys, bed and water bowl will go, then take them on a home tour to familiarize them with their designated areas. Be sure to search the home for safety hazards, then let them poke around and discover new scents and favorite spots!

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩: 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲?

Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere.

Last year, for instance, aside from experiencing a pandemic, the U.S declared 58 disasters which caused billions of dollars in damage, according to the ➡️Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.GOV).

Especially during the aftermath of hurricanes, we learn just how many Americans lack hazard insurance. Those who did have it faced the challenge of trying to figure out how to tally up their losses. It's not easy to recall everything one owns, especially when confronting devastation. Then, there are the other losses a homeowner might face, such as those from theft and fire.

Being prepared will help to avoid delays in receiving an insurance payout should you someday face a disaster.

Long and linear backsplash tile is offering a modern twist in kitchens!
For example, a popular go-to has become white ceramic 4-by-12-inch tile. The rectangle shape lends a timeless feel while its elongated form gives it a fresh, updated appearance.
We have even seen backsplashes with a subtle wavy or crackle glaze finish that will add texture, or a herringbone pattern to give even more spin on the design.

How do you feel about elongated tiles?

Take your home to the next level this spring with these home improvement projects that you can do to make your home even more inviting!🌸
1. Check Railings, Fences, and Walkways
2. Update Windows
3. Start Kitchen Renovation Projects
4. Update Exterior Lighting
5. Refresh Exterior Paint and Stain
6. Service the Air Conditioner

Buying a can of paint should be an easy task. But walk into any home center or paint store and you can easily get confused and overwhelmed.

Choosing a color is where some start. Decide which sheen is needed for the job, find a color you love, and then choose the best paint for your budget.
Once you’ve narrowed your choices, buy small containers for testing. Paint sample colors on large sheets of heavy paper so that you can move them from place to place without having to paint the walls.

According to our latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll, 46% of American homeowners say they are unsure of the current value of their home.
Ready to learn yours? Contact me today to kickstart a move to your dream home!

From contract contingencies to encumbrances, the home sale and purchase processes bring with them a new vocabulary. One of the processes that most first-timers find confusing is the title company’s role in a real estate transaction. Let’s try to clear up the confusion.

➡️ A title company serves two main functions in the real estate transaction.
🔹Its first role is that of facilitator for the closing. A title company manages the numbers, works up the settlement structures, and disburses the funds from the escrow account at closing.

🔸Performing a title search and issuing a title insurance policy is a title company’s second function. When you borrow money, the lender requires that you buy a lender’s title insurance policy.

📲 questions or concerns, I’m here to help. 😊

🏠🛠First-time homebuyers may assume that once they purchase their home, they are done bleeding money. However, they may not be properly budgeting for common home improvement projects, which can be substantial.

🧐HomeAdvisor experts advise folks to tack about 5% to 10% onto their initial project estimates to account for future price fluctuations on materials, appliances, & other items.
👉What other tips do you have for first-time homebuyers?

👉Bel Air 105,000 sq ft Megamansion is up for auction starting at $295 million‼️
21 bedrooms 42 bathrooms‼️ Can imagine the upkeep, the mortgage, the property taxes? If your buying this home you probably won’t be thinking of that‼️

Who do you think will buy this mansion?

👇👇more photos
https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-225-million-mansion-the-one-biggest-modern-home-us-2021-9?amp

Thank you to everyone who is participating in ! You are helping St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help support its mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® To learn how you can participate, visit https://www.coldwellbanker.com/stjude.

Why wait until just before your home goes on the market to prepare it? There are plenty of things you can do right now that will cut down on the time and effort you’ll need to spend in the spring.

🔸Have your Home Inspected
🔹Invest in Buyers' Favorite Features
♦️ Get a Head Start on Curb Appeal

👉Ask me how I can help you. Schedule an appointment now.

It’s always fun to speculate on the new technology that may be headed our way. Members of the Forbes Technology Council shared some of these predictions:
⏺ Smart thermostats: A smart temperature control system. A smart heater can turn off the heat when you leave and turn it back on a little before you arrive so that your home is cozy for you.
⏺ Resource-Optimization Systems: Voice controls will be eliminated in favor of true automation that will turn on lights as the sun sets and shut off irrigation systems when it rains. The home will learn its occupants’ habits.

What would you like to see in new homes?

Ready for the game? Who’s house???

2021 was a year where people expressed their individuality through unique colors, which can provide emotion & feeling to a room!
This year we’ll be seeing a lot more wallpaper because of the ease of having it installed or swapped out & the freedom it offers to show off your personality.

Current trends show homeowners using wallpaper with bold patterns in rooms where they want to experiment with color and texture.
Are you a fan of wallpaper?

Each year, the color experts at Pantone carefully select a hue to represent the current moment in design. This year's pick—a dynamic shade of periwinkle called Very Peri—is sure to be no exception. 💜

Very Peri is a vibrant shade that could be overwhelming if used all over in larger rooms. For a subtle dose of color, pick out a paint chip that includes similar blue-tinted purples, then opt for the lightest shade as your paint color. In this dining room, pale periwinkle walls are accented with black trim and accessories for a modern edge.

Congratulations to the LA Rams 🏈 we are going to the Super Bowl 2/13‼️🏆🙌

High schoolers getting paid to teach their younger siblings. $15 an hour seems like a great opportunity for these young high schoolers.
Link below ⬇️ ⬇️

https://laist.com/news/education/la-high-schoolers-can-earn-money-tutoring-younger-siblings