Looking Ahead to Your Property Tax Schedule

With the New Year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare by getting familiar with the property tax schedule. Even though the schedule doesn’t begin in January, now is the perfect time for new homeowners to plan ahead, to make sure all your payments and paperwork are ready on-time. The folks over at Western Resources Title have put …

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Do It Yourself: How to Paint a Room Like a Pro

Are you getting ready to show your house to prospective buyers? Do you want to make everything look picture perfect, but worry that one room desperately needs a makeover? Many sellers get a house ready but find that one particular room is in need of a paint job. In many cases it is a small, neglected storage area, a rarely …

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Preparing Your Home for the Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy the company of friends and family. They can also be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when you’re hosting guests. It can seem like there’s a million things to do, with not nearly enough time to get everything done. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, or preparing to have relatives stay with …

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What to Look for in a Neighborhood

There are many important factors that go into choosing a new home, and quite often buyers don’t consider things beyond the house itself. When you buy a new home, you’re also buying into and becoming a part of the neighborhood. And as anyone who has moved several times will agree, the surrounding neighborhood can make a huge impact on your …

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Why You Should Buy a Home at the End of the Year

Last week I talked about the advantages of holding an open house over Thanksgiving weekend. This sparked a lot of discussion about the best time of year to buy a new home. Traditionally, summer is the real estate busy season. But that doesn’t mean that fall and winter are bad seasons to buy a home! In fact, there are many …

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When to Hire a Professional Remodeler

Whether it’s a new house or one you’ve lived in for years, giving your home a facelift with some renovations can add value to the property and make the home your own. Performing your own remodeling and renovations can save quite a bit of money over hiring a professional, but it’s important to know what you’re getting into first. Before …

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Open House Safety Tips

Working in real estate is hardly considered a dangerous job. You won’t see a an agent working on the Discovery Channel’s World’s Most Dangerous jobs, but every job has an element of danger present. Make sure you are aware of the risks, not just on the market, but also to your safety. Though 90% of homebuyers search online to make …

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How to Make a Quick Home Sale

Do you have a listing that just won’t sell? You’re not alone. It can be difficult to get a listing sold in the time frame you desire. Difficult, but not impossible. With the right approach, you can get your properties sold in much less time. There are three major factors to consider when you are selling a house. Most real …

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Stunning 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Home in Solana Beach Now Available

If you’re looking for a quiet, stylish home located near the coast, the perfect house has just arrived on the market. Located on the most private and charming cul de sac streets in Solana Beach, this stunning home features elegant design and craftsmanship. This once-in-a-lifetime home has been renovated from top to bottom, both inside and out. No expense has …

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How to Get an Edge in a Bidding War

Buying a home can be stressful, especially when you find yourself engaged in a cutthroat bidding war with other would-be buyers. These situations can send you into panic mode, as you rush to outbid the other buyers with visions of your dream home being snatched away. As the #1 realtor in Encinitas, I’ve seen it all, and have some tips …

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