Jennifer Larson

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  • Week 3 ORC

    The last two weeks I have participated in the Fall One Room Challenge to makeover one room for two months. We’re working on our master bathroom and so far we have tiled and installed a new vanity, tiled almost completely the soaker tub surround, and for week 3 will be tiling the shower. The goal…

  • One Room Challenge

    This is actually my second ORC of 2022. I did the Spring edition on my living room where I converted my living room closet into a built in coffee and wine bar with storage and style. For the Fall ORC, I decided to go bigger and do my entire master bath! So here is where…

  • Should I Still Buy in 2022?

    Should you still bother to move this year?Let’s talk about it. Obviously rates are going from low to high so now is the time to consider wants versus needs. Could a move benefit you and/or your family?Will it improve your quality of life?Will it save you money or be worth the added cost?Is there a…

  • Should I buy with rates rising?

    Well, now it’s more complicated. There are conflicting reports about how rates will fluctuate but for the most part with rising inflation worldwide and here, the general consensus is rates may rise again this year as the fall progresses. In fact, they may not drop again until next year. No one knows for sure but…

  • Property Taxes and Your Mortgage

    Here is a breakdown of the most popular cities in the Coachella Valley and their respective property tax rates. Below I will share screenshots of actual homes from the area to show exact tax rates and their breakdowns of how they are allocated to city services. You will notice the city of Indian Wells not…

  • Hmmmmm…..

    I can’t say I believe in this because first of all, not everyone can actually afford this in the long run. I don’t know about you but I don’t have tens of thousands to short my family at the sale of my home! I NEED that equity and in the process of selling one home…

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