How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Home in California?

From the Pacific Union blog:
An analysis by home-remodeling portal Porch breaks down home maintenance costs by states and zip codes, as well as individual jobs.  Though it's commonly accepted wisdom that owners should expect to spend 1 percent of a home's cost on maintenance each year, Porch determined that nationwide, Americans spend an average of $16,000 on home upkeep annually, assuming that the work is outsourced to professionals.  Read more at https://bit.ly/2NWjJhF

6 Home Maintenance Chores We All Forget: How Many Did You Miss?

From Realtor.com:
If you're like most people, your home maintenance to-do list is so long, plenty of chores regularly fall off it and into the abyss, never to be remembered.  With so much house and so little time, that's understandable.  Hey, you're only human!  Read more at https://bit.ly/2jun6Pm

Outsourcing Home-Maintenance Tasks: How Much Should You Expect to Pay Each Year?

From the Pacific Union blog:
Homeowners who hire a housekeeping service can expect to fork over nearly $300 each month.  Find out how much it costs to outsource some other common home-maintenance jobs. Read more at:
http://bit.ly/2tcn5Y6

Lawn Care: Know the Difference Between Not Enough and Too Much

From the Pacific Union blog:
Lawn-care experts will tell you that all landscaping mistakes by homeowners ultimately come down to two errors:  not paying enough attention to your home's outdoor space and paying too much attention to it.  http://bit.ly/2quW2Ss .  Call FRITZ for all you real estate needs!

Pacific Union's Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

From the Pacific Union Blog, March 21st, 2014:

Spring has officially arrived here in the Bay Area, which means that many home shoppers will soon hit the streets.  If you're planning to put your home on the market, here's what you should do to get it in top notch shape.  Read more . . .
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