Author: moncarlogonzales

“Hard water” refers to water with high mineral levels — mainly magnesium and calcium. Those minerals are good for overall health, but unfortunately, they can also leave a chalky residue on shower glass and bathroom fixtures.  How do you get rid of it?  Here are some DIY tips! Shower Glass — Create a cocktail of … Continued

Well, while nothing is quite as effective as air conditioning or gas-powered heating, there are still a lot of things one can do to lower that energy bill.  Here are some ideas! Programmable Thermostat — It might be a little spendy upfront, but using a programmable thermostat will save you money and help with keeping … Continued

In our time at Forge Property Solutions buying and selling real estate in Stockton, we’ve had to fix A LOT of broken windows.  The good news is that savvy DIYers can probably figure out how to fix the broken glass on their own.  Here are some steps to help get the process started (this is … Continued

We get it.  It’s the law of entropy at work — over time, all things veer toward chaos.  But some people are able to keep their houses clean so easily (at least it seems that way)…  How do they do it?  Here are some tips! Get Rid of Stuff — Sometimes, there’s just too much … Continued

Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install?  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic.  Since there are a lot of options, … Continued

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on.  But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve been making real-estate … Continued

Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month.  And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments.  How is it done?  Here’s what we recommend! Ask To … Continued

There are a lot of benefits, of course — you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule.  But it also means you need a place to work… Somewhere that’s free of distractions and allows you to focus.  So we thought we’d pop by and offer some tips for creating a home … Continued

Obviously, this question matters because a high-quality real estate agent will help get more money for your home (and sell faster) while a low-quality real estate agent will do just the opposite — less money and it’ll take longer to sell.  Well, at Forge Property Solutions , we’ve been working in real estate in Stockton … Continued

Want to add some plants to your house?  Doing so can make your home feel more cozy and bright, making it a GREAT idea! But of course, some plants are much more difficult to take care of than others… …especially if you’re new to the business of keeping plants alive.  So we thought we’d stop … Continued

Refinancing your mortgage is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment.  But there are also some drawbacks.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve worked in real estate in Stockton for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even refinancing … Continued

Unless you’re a real estate expert, it’s hard to know if the real estate agent you hired to help you sell your home is doing everything they’re supposed to be doing — are they working hard to help you? Or are they just catching a free ride to a commission check?  At Forge Property Solutions … Continued

For many homeowners in Stockton, the electrical bill is a sizable portion of their monthly expenses.  But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve worked in real estate in Stockton for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot about buying … Continued

And while all three of those things have challenges, we wanted to take a moment to talk about showing your home.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve been buying and selling homes for a long time in Stockton — and we’re always happy to share advice with buyers and sellers in the area.  So if … Continued