Happy Belated National Dog Appreciation Day National Dog Appreciation Day on August 26th has been celebrated every year since 2004.  The purpose of the holiday is to show appreciation for the millions of the dogs in the U.S. that keep us safe and bring us comfort and companionship. We must not forget the dogs who are service animals and work for the police departments.              Here are 13 suggestions: Adopt a dog from your local shelter or pure breed rescue organization. Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to walk a dog or play with a dog, clean cages or anything else they need help with. Have a safety check of your home to make sure it’s safe for your dog and others.Make sure the dogs cannot get out of your fence in the yard. Donate blankets, food and toys to animal welfare ... 08/28/2014

Landscaping in Urban Areas Where There is No Front Yard                 When you live in urban areas, apartment living, townhouses or condos and you still want to have some color in your front yard, find some pretty pots and colorful trees and flowers to make your space beautiful and also it will give you some "Curb Appeal". Thanks for Reading my Real Estate Blog..... 08/17/2014

Indoor Plants Help Remove Biological Toxins and Make Your Air Quality Better   During the summertime we find ourselves spending more time indoors. Most homes have biological pollutants that can cause health problems. Poor air quality is typically the problem and not always detectable.   People who decorate their home with indoor greenery and household plants report less complaints about headaches, stress, and heart/circulation-symptoms, as well as a decrease in colds. NASA did a study that found common houseplants improve over all air quality; houseplants were able to remove up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours. The recommendation? Use 1 "good-sized" houseplant (in a 6 to 8 inch diameter container) for every 150 square-feet in your home.   Just adding just a couple of plants to yo... 08/01/2014

Make a Spectacular Garden with Orange Flowers in California Late Bloomers I am so excited for this bulb to bloom as it is a late bloomer.Our weather here in Southern California is so mild that many plants bloom year round and rarely does a plant ever freeze.     California is a dream come true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in southern California, please contact me. I am a local California Realtor, live in the Inland Empire community and aware of the local market. I am here to help you find a home or to sell the home you currently own. California has great opportunities to view Nature and Bird Watching. Whatever your needs are, you will find it here i... 07/29/2014

Homes Are Selling Like Hotcakes     The real estate market in the Inland Empire has recovered and houses are selling like hotcakes. If you are thinking about selling your home, call me 909-557-6966 or email me at Kristinhamilton@kw.com. I am a local experienced Short Sale Agent, a GREEN Agent, and have extremely good marketing skills.  05/05/2014

        SPRINGTIME WREATHS           THANKS FOR READING MY BLOG California is a dream-come-true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in Southern California, please contact me. I am a local California Realtor, live in the Inland Empire community and am aware of the local market. I am here to help you find a home or to sell the home you currently own. California has great opportunities to view Nature and Bird Watching. Whatever your needs are, you will find it here in California! From the Inland Empire you are 45 minutes to the beaches, mountains or desert. Housing is affordable in the Inland Empire area! Kristin Hamilton BRE #01492138 Keller Williams Realty ... 05/04/2014

World Earth Hour- No Power for an Hour Sat March 29, 2014 Tonight is World Earth Hour so everyone needs to turn out your lights wherever you live from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Over 150 countries and millions of people participate as the landmarks all over the world will be turning off all their lights. So get on board and turn out  your lights. Always turn off lights when leaving a room. Turn off your computer, monitor, printer, TV and other electronics when they aren’t in use. Drive steadily at posted speed limits. Wash clothes in warm or cold water, not hot. Check your car’s tire pressure regularly. From Times Square to the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower to the Leifeng Pagoda, from Melbourne to Pearl Harbor, from the Auckland Sky Tower to Big Ben, from the Kremlin to Brazil, Iran to... 03/29/2014