A recent article caught my attention and it reminded me of the compatibility between design and nature. This story is about the 20 year effort by the City of Paradise Valley, Arizona to eliminate all electrical power lines and bury them underground. Having lived in this beautiful area I can tell you that it makes [...]
It’s time again for my quarterly real estate report and the news continues to remain positive! This past quarter 14 more sellers and buyers were able to move forward to pursue new adventures. San Carlos continues to attract Mexican Nationals, Canadians, and Americans as well as others from around the world. I cannot count how [...]
As they say, nothing happens until something sells and the good news is that homes and condos in San Carlos are continuing to sell and we are welcoming new neighbors into our community! Whenever a homeowner sells their home they can move forward with their life and on to new adventures. As well, when someone [...]
Well, here we are at the end of another year and, what a year it has been! As the clock strikes midnight tonight it is a good time to decide who we wish to become in the New Year and how we wish to create positive changes in our world. After all, it does start [...]
I had lunch the other day with an American gentleman who had just returned from his annual family Thanksgiving holiday in Mexico. It reminded me that many people have family traditions that include joining together at a family home or a favorite family hotel. And, often these homes or holidays that envelop your family and [...]
Can you imagine living in an 89 square foot home? Well, I couldn’t either until I watched this YouTube video. This designer provides an appreciation for small living and takes it to a new level! This home is all about efficiency which is a must in 89 square feet however, the designer did not sacrifice [...]
As I have quoted many times before, small is the new big and this is especially true when many people search for their second or often, third home in Mexico. I recently had the opportunity to stage a small condo on the beach here in San Carlos. This studio unit , with a gorgeous view [...]
One of my favorite television programs is House Hunters International on the HGTV channel. This show, as well as Curb Appeal: The Block both appeal to my sensibility as a Realtor and also as an interior designer. I watched a program the other day about a couple that live in London and were house hunting [...]
Many people are under the impression that improving the appearance of their home costs a lot of money. However, with some creativity, a little elbow grease, and soap and water you can change the entire feel of your home’s interior. One of the best ways to perk up your home’s appearance and appeal is to [...]
Living in San Carlos actually involves two opportunities for Spring-cleaning. November is the time of year that we once again turn off our air conditioners and open our doors and windows to the cooler and less humid climate. And, we have the usual Spring-cleaning season arriving very soon. This is when we get prepared to [...]
Janey is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.
Janey relocated to San Carlos in 2006 and has been a full time resident since that time. Prior to her move to San Carlos she was a seasonal resident of Alamos, Sonora. Janey has a degree in interior design and has designed and constructed many homes in San Carlos. Her combined personal experience of buying and selling property in Mexico as well as designing and building in Mexico, are a great offering to her clients.
Along with her passion for interior design, Janey is an avid blog writer and self-published author as well as, an activist for the Pueblo Escenico Initiative.
