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Why It's a Great Time to Be a First-Time Homebuyer
There's a lot of uncertainty in the world, but one fact is clear: It's a great time to be a first-time homebuyer.
Bakersfield homes for sale are widely available and the process of buying a home has only gotten easier. You can now do most of the work from your bedroom or office while minimizing contact with strangers.
Convenience, of course, is only the beginning. Our agents have pinpointed important signs that mean the market is ready for buyers like you. If you act fast, you can benefit from advantages in your home search.
Not all the economic news out there is good, but the Bakersfield housing market is strong and active.
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Bakersfield: Spend the Day at Lake Ming
If you're looking for a getaway close to home, you'll love a visit to the serene shores of Lake Ming. Located just outside of Bakersfield, Lake Ming is one of the gems within the Kern River County Park. With so many autumn travel plans currently paused, our agents encourage you to round up your friends and family for a fun-filled weekend visiting Lake Ming.
A Fun Oasis by the Greenhorn Mountains
Whether you're new to the area or have called Bakersfield home for your entire life, you've surely heard about Lake Ming. Dedicated to Floyd Ming in 1959, this 104-acre artificial reservoir was created on a tributary of the Kern River, the Kern River County Park Dam. For over 50 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed spent hours of time enjoying everything Lake Ming and Kern River County Park have to offer. Plan your next long weekend at Lake Ming with these activities.
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Homeowners: 5 Outdoor DIY Projects for Any Skill Level
Half the battle of outdoor home improvement projects is actually finding time to complete them. With more time spent at home in recent months, it isn't much of a challenge to head out, roll up your sleeves, and spruce up your home's exterior, especially if you're thinking about adding your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale. You don't have to be highly skilled or spend thousands on contractors to give your home an update. If you need some inspiration, our agents have rounded up five DIY outdoor projects for any skill level.
- Start with Some Simple Power Washing
An outdoor surface that's free of dirt, grime, mold, mildew, and algae is a thing of beauty. With the help of a power washer, you can easily stop the unsightly dirt from ruining what would otherwise be picturesque sight. You can buy or rent a pressure washer from a home-improvement store. And once you have the device in hand, you just turn it on, stand there, and blast away months of buildup. This is an efficient and more manageable way to clean your outdoor area than scrubbing by hand. The best part is that you can power wash all sorts of outdoor surfaces, including your deck, siding, walkway, driveway, patio, outdoor décor, and gutters.
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Avoid These Houseplants if You Have Pets
Houseplants do a great job of livening up a room, purifying the air in a home, and creating a cozy living space. Unfortunately, there are an astounding number of indoor plants that are poisonous to your furry family members and could prove to be fatal if ingested. Many of these plants are known by different names, so our REALTORS® encourage pet owners to do some research before bringing a new plant into their home. Here are common houseplants that you should avoid if you have pets.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant that has won over many hearts due to its hardiness, skin-smoothing properties, and a wide range of medicinal uses. It also harvests carbon dioxide at night, making it a great option for indoor air purification. However, Aloe Vera can be toxic for household pets if ingested. The leaves contain glycosides, anthraquinone, and saponins that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and a change in the color of urine.