Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

Home buyers are looking for amenities that signify a certain lifestyle, and that lifestyle involves homemade pizza served with a well-paired wine, according to Zillow’s annual Home Features That Sell Survey. The survey looked at marketing terms in home sales nationwide, but “pizza oven” and “wine cellar” were particularly popular keywords among San Francisco listings. Nationwide, homes that marketed these features sold for 23 percent and 31 percent higher than their expected values, respectively. The terms added even more value to “entry-level homes” priced in the lower third of their local markets, according to the survey. “Home purchase decisions can be emotional and a home may command a premium if it speaks to a home buyer’s aspirations,” explained Zillow’s Director of Economic Research Skylar Olsen. Based on the survey results, it appears that many home buyers’ aspirations are centered around the kitchen. Professional appliances, outdoor kitchens and pot fillers were all i...

Keeping Your House Clean When You Love Dogs We love our pets! Altogether, Americans own almost   90 million dogs . Keeping your home clean can be challenging when you have one dog, but it can be absolutely infuriating if you have more than one pet. The budget-friendly tips provided here can help you stay on top of any pet hair, dander, saliva, and odors you may encounter. Preventing the Flying Fuzz Change your home’s air filter regularly, more often than recommended by the HVAC unit’s manufacturer. Most homes need a new filter every   90 days . If you have a pet, you need to change your filter every 60 days. If you have more than one pet, that number drops to about 30 days. Consider using filters with a MERV 13 rating. FilterBuy.com offers a large selection of MERV 13 filters that   block   almost 100 percent of pet dander and many other common household pollutants, including smoke, dust, and mold. You’ll feel better and so will Spot.  Brush you...