John and Barbara Harriman-Coldwell Banker Los Gato

@harrimanrealty

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest steps you take in life. It’s a time full of emotion and it often involves a transition in life…new job, marriage, expanding family, retirement, divorce, or death of a family member. When you invited us to help you buy or sell your home, we’re dedicated to protecting your legal, financial, and emotional interests. We negotiate for you and solve problems throughout the transition. Trust is key. As the “John and Barbara” team we help you purchase your first home, upgrade to a larger home, or downsize after your children branch off on their own. Moving out of the area? We’ll help you find an top performing agent anywhere across the country. Our clients have taken us to Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Campbell, Almaden Valley, Cambrian, Willow Glen where we’ve found them the home of their dreams, and, of course, we’ve also helped clients and friends in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where we live. We understand the unique aspects of mountain living - wells & mutual water companies, septic systems, geology considerations, as so on. Want to know the value of your home? Need a painter, plumber, contractor or interior decorator? Just give us a call! 408-656-8209 We’re here to educate and guide you…never push you. You set the pace. We make it easy. Our Website Share |

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Kitchen of the Week: Farmhouse Style in a Compact Space (10 photos)

A small kitchen gets a big makeover. read more

How to Refresh Your Living Room (10 photos)

Does your living room have a case of the blahs? Whether you’re looking for quick furniture-arranging help or a complete overhaul, read on for the need-to-know info on making your living room live up to its full potential. We caught up with interior designer Mollie Openshaw to get the scoop... read more

7 Hot Home Design Trends to Watch in 2019

What is trending in home design in the new year? Here are some of the top trends you can expect to see more of. read more

Buying a home for the first time? Avoid these mistakes

A new report finds that first-time homebuyers are likely to offer more, and bid more times, than other buyers. read more

7 Surprising Design Trends for the Home: Which Has Staying Power?

Here are some of our picks for biggest design surprises from IBS 2019 and the Kitchen & Bath Industry show. read more

New This Week: 6 Bold and Beautiful Dining Rooms (6 photos)

When it comes to going bold with design, it seems the dining room is the new powder room. Designers have long treated compact powder rooms as a chance to go a little over the top with bold patterns and interesting materials. Now it seems that formal dining rooms are getting the same treatment — which... read more

The Case for Hiring a Home Stager When You’re Selling (13 photos)

Home staging has become an increasingly formidable force in helping people sell their homes more quickly and for more money. Its overall goal is to help prospective home buyers emotionally connect with a space, hopefully leading to an offer to buy. Home staging isn’t limited... read more

9 Tips for Preparing a Fabulous Flower Bed

Dust off your vases, pitchers and mugs - your home will be overflowing with fresh-cut blooms in no time. read more

Maximizing Space in a Small Kitchen

Small kitchens can be a challenge. Use these tips to set up a kitchen that lets your inner chef shine. read more

Where Should You Start and Stop Your Backsplash? (25 photos)

Wondering where to end your backsplash? Never even thought about it? It can be a surprisingly complex question. These tips will help you find the right place to stop your backsplash to get a crisp look in any kitchen. read more

The Beauty of Subtle Sustainable Architecture (15 photos)

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” — Frank Lloyd WrightHomeowners and designers continue to be inspired to design houses that are more “earth-friendly.” Our approach often focuses on energy efficiency, as we use enhanced insulating materials and... read more

Is Buying a Historic Home Right for You?

Hold on there, architecture aficionado! Consider these factors before you make history your home. read more

Tour 7 Energy-Efficient Homes in Honor of Earth Day (15 photos)

In celebration of our planet, let’s take a look at seven forward-thinking houses that leave a light carbon footprint. Several of the featured pros undertook these projects for themselves, believing that trying out passive-house and other environmentally friendly principles would help them serve clients... read more

10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project (6 photos)

Remodeling or building a new home is a big financial and emotional investment. It can also be a big investment of your time if you want to be closely involved in the decision-making. Knowing what to expect before the project gets started will help you better prepare for the process. Here are 10... read more

7 Ways to Make Low Ceilings Seem Higher (8 photos)

Looking at inspiration photos of vaults, trays, trusses and other high-soaring ceiling features can make those of us with low ceilings feel, well, low. But low ceilings should not have the power to keep your home from feeling like your dream house. Check out seven clever ways designers give ceilings... read more

See How 1 Kitchen Looks With Different Island Lights and Stools (6 photos)

Many homeowners are cautious about going too bold in their kitchen design for things like cabinet color, countertop material and backsplash design. Which makes sense. A kitchen renovation is a big investment, and many people don’t want to regret a big design decision that’s difficult to change later.... read more

2 Compact Bathroom Makeovers — for Her and for Him (8 photos)

After their kids moved out, this couple felt that the timing was right to fully renovate their two small bathrooms for themselves. She took over the 40-square-foot master bathroom, and he took over the 30-square-foot hall bathroom. Interior designer Carolyn Elleman of Case... read more

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