Arne DeWitt Group's Blog

Posted on 06/28/2020

Gather Around the Fire: How to Create a Fire Pit for Outdoor Gatherings

Photo by jamie410 via Pixabay A fire pit can elevate your yard into a truly enchanting entertainment area, liven up your space and even help enhance your curb appeal. While some home projects are not ideal for the DIY approach, you can make a striking firepit on your own in about a weekend. You'll need to gather some...

DIY

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 06/25/2020

570 Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is now new to the market!

Great cottage style home in the Village. This single story house features a large and open living room with cozy fireplace, updated kitchen with dinette area and a lovely bay window offering a peak ocean view. There are 2 bedrooms with adjacent retreats and 1 updated full bath. This home also has a detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio all on a single level offering a private place to work, relax or an escape for your guest. There are hardwood and decorative floors throughout the home and studio. This charming home is located in one of the most desirable locations in Laguna Beach and is also close to the ocean, beach, shopping, dining and many...

Posted on 06/23/2020

Another Property Rented - 2113 Via Viejo, San Clemente, CA 92673

****Private pool and spa**** Forster Ranch Community of Flora Vista. Quiet cul-de-sac street close to schools. Totally upgraded--like new throughout. Fireplace. Great room with vaulted ceilings. Direct-access three-car garage. Laundry room. Kitchen is light and airy with huge garden window connecting with dining room. Downstairs powder room. Upstairs bedrooms with two bathrooms. Roomy master suite has large walk-in closets. Includes washer & dryer, SS refrigerator, gas range/oven, microwave and...

Posted on 06/21/2020

Lighting: Benefits of Skylights

Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...

Posted on 06/14/2020

Should You Create a Home Selling Checklist?

A home selling checklist is a must-have, regardless of whether you intend to list a single-family residence or a mansion. If you craft a home selling checklist today, you can prepare for the property selling journey. And as a result, you could boost the likelihood of enjoying a fast, profitable home selling experience. Now, let's take a look at...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 06/07/2020

The Benefits & Allure of Dry-Stacked Stone Walls

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

Posted on 06/05/2020

Another Property Sold - 9 Calle Careyes, San Clemente, CA 92673

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Posted on 06/02/2020

Video Tour - 8566 Sierra Circle #912e, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

This is the ideal home for the active lifestyle of “senior” living. Great location inside the guard gated 55+ community of The Landmark, this single level condo is an end unit with only 1 common wall. New carpet and fresh paint. Ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms. This home has three bedrooms, two baths, high ceilings, and ample windows. Master bath has been upgraded with a new vanity and commode. The spacious floor plan offers over 1250 SF of interior living space, with a private enclosed patio with an electric awning and a new vinyl fence. Just minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants, The Landmark offers many amenities...

Posted on 06/02/2020

8566 Sierra Circle #912e, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 is now new to the market!

This is the ideal home for the active lifestyle of “senior” living. Great location inside the guard gated 55+ community of The Landmark, this single level condo is an end unit with only 1 common wall. New carpet and fresh paint. Ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms. This home has three bedrooms, two baths, high ceilings, and ample windows. Master bath has been upgraded with a new vanity and commode. The spacious floor plan offers over 1250 SF of interior living space, with a private enclosed patio with an electric awning and a new vinyl fence. Just minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants, The Landmark offers many amenities...

Posted on 05/31/2020

Choosing Rentals that Make Sense: 3 No-Nonsense Tips

Photo by Photo Mix via Pixabay For many investors, purchasing a property to rent out just makes sense. But finding properties that'll help you meet your long-term goals can be tricky. Whether you're considering a turnkey property or a property to rehab and rent yourself, keeping these tips in mind will help you weed out low-performers while you're...

Investing

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Posted on 05/24/2020

5 Types of Real Estate Property Investment

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Real estate investing is a powerful way to build wealth, as investors can take advantage of rent payments, appreciation, tax deductions and leverage. Additionally, there are lots of properties to invest in. If you’re starting to explore real estate as an investment opportunity, here are five types of properties and why you...

Buying A Investment Property

Investment

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Posted on 05/19/2020

Another Property Rented - 78 Cameray, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

There is no shortage of natural light flooding this beautiful two bedroom townhouse in the Bear Brand area of Laguna Niguel. The soaring ceilings in the living room are really a showcase of this home. Windows, neutral colored walls, and beautiful wood floors all make this the kind of room you'll want to spend hours in and make you happy to be home. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of cabinets and counter space as well as room for a dining table. Upstairs, the bedrooms are dual masters. The smaller one is at the front of the house and has the same wood floors as downstairs. The larger master suite comes complete with an extra space...