Take in the fresh air along with a breathtaking view of blue skies and passing clouds from the front yard for your country home. The perfect place to pass the time outside, this 3-bedroom beauty has lots to offer inside too. As you enter through the main hallway, hang up your coat and stay for a while… the quaint meet-and-greet area is an easygoing conversation starting point that’s perfect for warmly inviting guests into your home as well as storing guests’ items or stowing away additional storage. A running theme throughout the house is the dual pane windows that ideally keep out noise so you can enjoy that quiet sense of country without hearing loads of city traffic and outdoor commotion.

The home’s kitchen has this wonderful golden glow that billows from the windows. Two separate islands can be found in the center of the kitchen for cooking convenience or tray holders during hosted potlucks and cocktail parties. With a country kitchen that has all the fixings, there’s nothing you won’t love about this home’s kitchen space.

Snuggle up in the great room for a romantic movie or a close embrace by the fireplace. When you need to catch up for family meetings, casual game nights, or movie marathons, this great room is perfect for all the above and then some. And, if you ever decide to move the party outside, you can also reminisce with your loved ones on the patio deck in the backyard.

With incredible views, family fun, and lots of space, your backyard is open for many creative real estate ideas. Add a pool for additional summertime fun or start your own gardening sanctuary for personal pleasure. The possibilities are truly endless with this fun country ranch in Boulevard. If you would like to see this intimate countryside setting in a cozy 3-bedroom home, call the real estate team at Jeff Campbell & Associates at 619-445-3322 to set up your own personal viewing time. You’ve never seen a country home quite like this one before… get country living and the California lifestyle all in one with this extraordinary take on truly delightful country life.

Get Down to Their Level

When you’re childproofing your house, scope out your home on your hands and knees. Take notes on what is within your reach and what your baby might be enticed to play with or get into. Any cupboards, drawers, knick-knacks, and hazardous items should be proofed or removed from the area.

If you store dangerous substances such as poisons, cleaning products, medicines, or sharp objects in a lower cupboard or drawer, it’s best to move these items to an out-of-reach location so that your child is always prevented from reaching these deadly home products. Also, any small objects can be a choking hazard to your child so remove any small items from their reach as well.

Windows and Doors

Any window or door must be considered in a home childproofing process. For windows, the safest window treatments are cordless window coverings or use cord shorteners for curtain pulls. For any safety questions regarding blinds purchased prior to 2000, check out the Window Covering Safety Council online to ensure your child is safe in your home. Window guards are essential to prevent a child from opening the window too far. Any window that’s above the ground level should be proofed with a guard.

When you think about securing your doors when children are living in your home, it’s important to secure your doors in a number of ways. First, for doors that children should not open, secure them with doorknob covers to prevent them from accessing forbidden territory. If you have sliding glass doors to patios and outdoor decks, purchase some decals to stick on them so children are less likely to run into them.

Electrical Outlets

Protect your electrical outlets from children with outlet covers that have a safety latch. Using small plug-in caps can be a danger to your children allowing your babies to chew and choke on them. Also, double check your exposed outlets that are hidden by furniture to guarantee your children will not be in danger when they are big enough to crawl behind the couch. If you use extension cords around the house, cover the unused sockets with electrical tape so that small fingers won’t be able to access them.

Furniture and Decorations

Furniture quickly becomes your child’s favorite thing to climb and play on. Always remember that children need to be safe no matter where they decide to play. Store heavy items on the lower bookshelves and push heavy items such as your television far away from the shelving edge. If you can, screw furniture into the walls for a secure furnishing.

Many household furnishings have sharp edges that can really hurt your children. Cover these sharp corners with furniture bumpers to soften the blow on inevitable accidents.

Remember to completely close all drawers and cabinet doors so that a child’s fingers cannot get pinched. Also, remember to remove any breakables or fragile decorations from your child’s reach.

Although we are just scratching the surface on home child proofing, remember that installing gates by stairs, purchasing fireplace protectors, and inspecting your home from deadly substances like lead are extremely important too.

If you have any child proofing tips and tricks to share, please leave a comment below. Baby-proofing your house is something that’s necessary for keeping your children safe and protected from everyday dangers. Although the best device for child protection is supervision, it’s best to be safe than sorry.

The bright kitchen offers exceptional views of the avocado groves and the high ceilings and extra kitchen storage cabinets really turn this kitchen into a masterpiece. You’ll love the natural stone countertops and one-of-a-kind backsplash that pops against the cool toned wall colorings. Cook up a meal with your fresh produce right from the backyard for a delightful treat at any time.

The master bathroom and spa is the highlight of your master suite. Equipped with a Jacuzzi and steamer shower, you’ll feel like royalty with this deluxe bathroom. The beautiful stones and exquisite lay out complete this bathroom with an air of grandiose opulence. You’ll find the ultimate relaxation in this luxurious master bath; it also comes with its very own skylight!

Even the living room has gorgeous details such as the arched doorways, heated stone floors, and fireplace. Snuggle up near the fireplace and enjoy the company of your loved ones when you get together in the living room. In addition to this intimate living room setting, you’ll also have an extra family room that’s perfect if you need more space. Perhaps someone wants to watch a movie while the others chat in the other room. No matter how you slice it, you’ll be grateful of this home’s two custom-designed living spaces that are ideal for a number of different family members living under one roof.

There’s nothing better than freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast. You’ll thoroughly enjoy the perks of fresh fruits and state-of-the-art amenities in this custom house in Fallbrook. Other additional features of your nearly 7 acre estate consist of 5 large electric skylights, heated stone floors, and a greenhouse on site. Possibilities of owning livestock or horses are allowed. This custom 2 bedroom home in the Fallbrook community is absolutely divine for you and your family. Call your real estate team at Jeff Campbell & Associates (619-445-3322) for a walk through this charming home. We would love to show you the custom features and marvelous groves of your new Fallbrook estate. Asking price for this home: $549,000.

When staging a home to attract these favored buyers, it’s essential to make your home lively and cheerful in a way that they can identify with easily. By adding special touches to your kitchen, living room, and bathroom, you can attract the buyers that are searching for a deeper, sentimental connection as opposed to monetary worth.

Combine a home’s interior with a taste of the outdoors with vegetables. Even if they seem like a small addition to your staging process, you must always remember that a little bit goes a long way. To stir up some emotions in the kitchen, bring in some organic props that will warm up the room and remind them of the purpose of that room: cooking. Place some fresh vegetables on the countertops along with fresh fruit on the dining room table to give a pop of color and a burst of life to your home. The addition of these items will surely bring your kitchen to an energetic state.

People tend to connect the bathroom with feelings of relaxation and peaceful mindsets. For a tranquil ambiance, a nice arrangement of flowers, candles and natural stones are superb for creating the emotional connection that buyers crave. Select a fragrant flower for the ultimate sensual experience. Your guests will love the combination of scents and sights accompanied with your beautiful bathroom display!

The living room is commonly used as a gathering space for family, friends, and social events. Flowers are known to be human mood enhancers. We connect flowers with joyous occasions, serendipitous events, and romantic memories. Adding a gorgeous bouquet of flowers to the coffee table will subconsciously ignite these same feelings without saying a word. A colorful bunch of flowers will grab the attention of your potential buyers and pull them into a much deeper connection with your home.

With the addition of fresh produce and lovely flower arrangements, your home will lift the spirits of potential buyers and create an emotional tie that’s hard to sever. Think about how important it was for you when you purchased your home to feel a distinct bond with the home of your dreams before you purchased it. Give your buyers an experience that’s hard to shake with these simple yet powerful home staging ideas.

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To get you back to living with just the everyday essentials can be a daunting task; however, it can be done. You’ll feel refreshed and relieved with a smaller, less chaotic stash of stuff. Here’s how to downsize your home without trimming too much of your beloved collection of things:

Evaluate your current accumulation of stuff

Let’s be real… remove yourself from the sentimental value attached with your home and take a look around. How often do you eat at your formal dining room table? Do you sit in the uncomfortable chair wedged into the corner of your living room? When was the last time you played the piano in the family room? All these questions are extremely important to deciphering what should stay and what needs to go in your home.

Analyze your daily routines and consider what things are really not necessary in your home. If you haven’t used household items such as books, furniture, or kitchen appliances in well over a year, it may be time to say goodbye to them.

How much room will you have in your new home?

When you’re moving into your new home, it’s always a great idea to get the room measurements and assess precisely how much storage space you will have in your new home. Look at the amount of kitchen cabinet space you’ll have or the number of closets that will be available for your household storage needs. Seriously analyzing your new storage situation will leave you with no surprises on moving day.

Measure the furnishings you would like to keep

Ensure that all your essential furnishings will fit in your new, smaller home. Measure your larger items such as the couch, television, and beds so that rooms won’t be overcrowded. Compare your furniture measurements with the measurements of the new home’s rooms—you’ll have a better grasp on what should stay and what needs to go after this important downsizing step.

Sell your unwanted items

Once you’ve went through the storage areas of your house, consider selling the items that you don’t need. If you’re pressed for time, the best solution for your unwanted items is to drop everything off at a thrift store or resale shop.

If you have extra time before downsizing and would like to make some extra cash, have a garage sale for all your excess unwanted stuff. Advertise in the paper or the San Diego Reader and you’ll have people flocking to your weekend yard sales. For unwanted clothing, it’s easiest to get rid of these items by taking them to resale shops or consignment stores such as Fashion Exchange, Buffalo Exchange, and many others.

Organize the remainder of housing items

Prior to moving day, ensure that your storage items are organized and categorized. With clear, easy-to-stack storage bins, place related items together so that you can unpack easily. For example, placing all holiday decorations in the same storage bin will make stressful holiday seasons a breeze. Also, label your boxes with what’s in them and what room they belong in for your new home. Once you’re organized, the move will be easy and effortless with the help of these downsizing tips and tricks.

Kick off the summer with a great BBQ party for friends and family. If you plan on hosting a party at your house, why not make it a barbeque? With a casual, laid-back theme to begin the summer, you and your guests can relax in your own backyard. Start planning the perfect summer kick-off now and host the BBQ that everyone will remember:

BBQ Party Planning

Before you start planning the menu and decorations, get an organized game plan together for the overall logistics and guest list. Consider where you will have the barbeque. If you decide to host the party in your backyard, try to estimate how many people will be able to comfortably attend your BBQ. If you decide on hosting the barbeque party at the beach or in the park, plan accordingly if rain could be present on your party day.

When a location and specific number of guests are determined, it’s time to pick a date and get your invitations out. You can send cute homemade cards or email invitations. Through websites like Evite and Pingg, you can create fun barbeque party invitations that can be sent immediately to all the guests. How simple is that! Now it’s time to plan the rest of your party from menu selections to theme options.

Decoration Planning

It’s always fun to base a party around a theme. This could really be anything you can think of! Host a dress-up party and have everyone follow a certain costume such as the Wild West or Hillbilly. Another fun way to make up a theme is with food; for example, offer dishes mainly made of one food such as potatoes for a funny and original party theme.

As for the decorations and seating, arrange different seating areas in small circles so that people feel relaxed and comfortable talking in smaller groups. People will be able to have more conversation and really enjoy the other guests at the party. If you need additional seating for the outdoors, take some of the indoor furniture and cover it for a crisp and polished theme—you can choose certain colors to cover the furniture with that will also match the rest of the party’s decorations. Some great personal touches to the decorations would be streamers, candles, bubbles, and flower arrangements.

Drinks & Menu Planning

The most important aspect of a barbeque party is the food! Be prepared for a hungry crowd by making extra portions and preparing some of the food items ahead of time. This way you can enjoy the party along with your family and friends instead of slaving away at the food station.

Another smart idea is to serve your BBQ as a buffet with an assortment of grilled entrees and meats, buns and condiments, different sides and salads, and some sweets at the end of the buffet.

Make sure the grill station is always monitored throughout the party. Ask someone to be the designated chef and don’t forget to double check your cooking utensils, charcoal and fuel before the party so you’re sure you won’t run out.

For a traditional relaxing barbeque atmosphere, paper plates and napkins are just fine for the occasion. If you want something a bit different, pick out colored plates or napkins for a customized touch. Also, have enough plates and silverware for everyone to eat twice. This ensures that there’s a clean plate for anyone who wants a second helping.

For easy clean-up, set a few trashcans and recycling cans around the outdoor area so that guests can throw away trash when they’re finished eating. You’ll have a cleaner backyard after the party is over if you set up different trash areas.

For a great ending to the barbeque cuisine, serve a dessert like a summer classic—strawberry shortcake, root beer floats and s’mores are all great options for a fun end

Entertainment Planning

The best part about a barbeque is that the emphasis isn’t on an entertainment outlet but rather the food is the masterpiece. For the icing on the cake, entertainment is a nice addition to any party. If you have a pool, let people know they’re welcome to jump in by putting floats and toys into the pool.

Want to set the mood for the event? Pick out some different musical selections to play throughout your barbeque that will set the tone for the party—if you want people to dance, get some fast upbeat tracks to play or if you’re looking for more of a conversation scene, low-key music selections like jazz and acoustic genres are the better choice. You get to choose what the guests are going to enjoy so make it light, fun, and easy to listen to.

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You’ll arrive at your stunning foyer through a private elevator—talk about an entrance! The entryway of this gorgeous La Playa home is accented with a rich red wall brushed up against the rest of the pure white room. A bold entry like this is just the beginning of your beach home’s unique and beautifully striking features.

The living room is absolutely phenomenal. Multiple windows dressed in plantation shutters allow lots of natural sunlight into the room. With a beautifully beamed ceiling and French doors connecting to the spacious patio, the living room seems so open and refreshing; it’s the perfect place to invite friends over for an after-work social as the sun sets.

The spacious bedrooms of this La Playa home are perfect for functional living in addition to optimal storage space. Each bedroom is accompanied by its own bathroom. In the master suite, the bathroom has a spa Jacuzzi and separate shower. The second bedroom and bath can be used as a home office or a bedroom, depending on what your household requires. You’ll love going to sleep each night with the soft sounds of the ocean to put you to sleep.

What’s my favorite part of this penthouse condo? Its large paradise patio! You’ll have premium views of the beach at any time—come thrive in the coastal lifestyle of this La Playa penthouse condo. Call Jeff Campbell & Associates at 619-445-3322 for more information on the luxurious beachfront condo complete with outstanding attention to detail and breath-taking bay views. Take a tour of this 2-bedroom dream home today! Listing Price: $599,000 – $649,000.

Power lines are a part of our society that we just can’t live without. However, they can be more dangerous than they appear. Living near power lines is associated with major risks such as health problems, especially in children. The first-ever published evidence was released by Werthimer and Leeper in 1979; it confirmed that living by power lines increases risks of leukemia and other cancers! Electro-magnetic fields, known as EMFs, radiate low frequency electro-magnetic radiation, which causes brain cancer, breast cancer, birth defects, depression, heart disease, and many other disorders!

So now that we know the potential dangers that reside in electro-magnetic radiation from power lines, what can we do about it? Although the controversy lies within the government and business figures, they admit nothing and deny anything about the correlations between living near power lines and health risks. Both the high-voltage transmission power lines and city power lines contribute to radiation hazards; the strength of the electro-magnetic field by your home is the important factor, not the size of the line. The configuration of the wiring is what affects the strength of the electro-magnetic field.

Fortunately, there is something we can do about it in San Diego! Power line safety is important to SD Gas & Electric and they have a special EMF program instituted to ameliorate the situation of living near potentially hazardous radiation. You can call SD G&E with questions or concerns regarding the magnetic fields from existing power lines near your home, your children’s schools, and where you work. SD G&E also provides concerned customers with research and information about electro-magnetic radiation and lines for more closure on the recurring issue.

Contact San Diego Gas & Electric for technical assistance or electro-magnetic field measurements near your home, work, or school. Stay healthy, be protected, and always be aware of the unseen dangers in your community.

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You’ll absolutely adore the comfortable lifestyle offered by this home—as you walk in, you’ll be greeted by natural sunlight, beautifully tiled floors, and cozy living spaces. The quaint family room is the perfect family gathering spot with a large sliding glass door opening up to the patio and built-in spa. The family room also has its own fireplace that’s great for chilly San Diego evenings. This El Cajon home also has a sunken living room with high-vaulted ceilings for a dramatic appeal. This living room could work as a TV room for big football parties or a fun conversation pit for inviting guests over.

The kitchen and dining room are back-to-back in the home’s open layout. The kitchen area has warm, honey-colored cabinetry that pairs perfectly with the cream-colored countertop tiles. The kitchen counters form a spacious U-shape where one counter doubles as a convenient breakfast nook which is ideal for breakfast before work and school. A more formal dining room will provide your family with the best place for family dinners and school projects. If you plan on hosting your own holiday feast, you’ll have the space for an elegant dining experience with your new El Cajon home.

This El Cajon home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms to accommodate a larger family or out-of-town visitors. One bedroom and bathroom is located on the main level. The other bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the upper level. The real treasure of this home is the master bedroom and bath. The spacious design of your master suite has lots of closet space and a large bathroom with his and her sinks, a shower stall, and comfortable bathtub. There’s even a door leading to the outdoors from your master bedroom; if you need a breath of fresh air, step out into the gorgeous backyard and its incredible mountain views.

Since this four-bedroom home is tucked into the corner lot of the gated community, you can enjoy a peaceful, spacious backyard filled with many exotic plants and lush foliage. The large lawn is already plumbed for a pool so consider the possibilities of this backyard when you purchase. You’ll love taking a dip in the pool on hot summer days. This family home in El Cajon is perfect for you and your loved ones. Take a personal tour with one of our team members at Jeff Campbell & Associates when you call 619-445-3322. We’ll be happy to show you this comfortable and cozy four-bedroom beauty. Seller will entertain offers from $559,000 to $585,000.

They both don’t belong in the house. It’s hard to eliminate the odors of cigarette smoke and doggie dander once your home has been exposed to both of these home buyer deterrents. It may seem probable that the smell of smoke is bothersome to many individuals. However, having pets inside the house may cause just as much trouble as harsh cigarette smoke. Let’s look at both issues and see how each affects home sales as well as the steps you can take to reduce the negative effects of smoking and pet presence in today’s real estate.

Smoking Indoors

We all know how deadly smoking cigarettes can be for your health, but what about your home? Smoking inside the house can eventually cause stains on the entire interior of your home. A yellowish nicotine stain can surface on just about anything over time and gives your home an aged and unattractive look which instantly turns away potential buyers. Not only does the cigarette smoke cause staining to occur, it also makes your house stink! It’s important to consider quitting your indoor smoking habits if you’re considering selling your home. Even before you move into your new place, make smoking an outdoor activity.

If you need to remove smoky smells and stains from your house, start by wiping all your walls and ceilings with a special cleaning product called TSP or Trisodium Phosphate that you can purchase at any Home Depot or home improvement store. Also, wash down all floors with a special white vinegar solution (1 cup of vinegar to 3 cups of water) to also reduce the smoky odor. Even carpets should be cleaned with a steam cleaner as well as air vents and ducts that could be carrying around the pungent scent of cigarettes.

All your cleaning efforts will be most effective the less contaminated each room is. If the indoor smoker was not heavily smoking indoors, the results will be more positive.

Having Indoor Pets

We love our animals just like family members and most of us couldn’t fathom leaving our beloved pets out in the cold. Even though it’s fun to allow our dogs to be completely indoors, your home’s value will ultimately be affected when you decide to sell your home. According to studies in the journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, about 10 percent of the population and 40 percent of allergic individuals will have an allergic reaction to cats and dogs. Even in homes that contain no pets, animal dander can still be present which causes many individuals to have an allergic reaction.

Most commonly, we believe that it’s our animal’s fur that causes us to sneeze and itch. Yet, the main cause of allergic reaction is the dander under the skin that is smaller than dandruff and travels through the air and right though out bodies where we accumulate our reaction.

Sometimes it can be impossible to leave our pets outside all the time. If you need to have your pet indoors, here are a few solutions to pet dander that will improve your living situation but not completely eliminate it:

• Give your pets a bath with special treatment
• Use a HEPA vacuum cleaner or HEPA air cleaner to reduce the amount of dander in carpeting and air circulation
• Mop your hard flooring weekly to remove sticky dander from smooth surfaces
• Get a high-efficiency furnace filter

These tips and tricks are great for reducing the pet dander and smoking damages from your home. With pet dander and cigarette smoke still present, your home’s value still may be at risk! For the best possible home sale situation, consider reducing the pet dander and smoke from your home as soon as possible.

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