When to List Your House on the Market in Encinitas?

Every home owner who is looking to sell their property is eager to close. And as I’ve written in the past, you are free to put your home to market year round. However, statistics show that there are better times to list your home on the housing market than others. What is the right time? Today, I’ll show you. Defining …

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Don’t Lose a Bidding War, Home Buying Advice

In a competitive market, many home buyers may be forced to bid against others in order to purchase a new home. This is extremely common for desirable real estate. There are some do’s and don’ts during this process that will give you an edge against the competition. Do: Recognize when You are in the Middle of a Bidding War The …

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Selling Your Home by Season

Home buying never has an off season. Sure, there are busier periods throughout the year, but you never know when you may decide to sell your home. New opportunities can arise during any month of the year. Luckily, you can use the season to your advantage when putting your home on the market. Whether you are throwing an open house …

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Avoid Big Spending Before Buying a House

Buying a home is a very large purchase that many people will be paying off for decades to come. In order to look financially responsible in the eyes of lenders, it is crucial that you avoid other large financial decisions a few months prior to buying a home. That’s because your debt-to-income ratio won’t be in your favor. Today, let’s …

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Tips for Sellers on Creating the Perfect Open House

An open house is the perfect opportunity to let the public see how beautiful the home you are looking to sell is. Potential buyers come and mingle while looking at the property. Today, I’d like to give some tips on creating the perfect open house when looking to sell your home. Promote on Apps There’s an app for nearly everything. …

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I stopped by the Craig Sewing Show to Discuss the Encinitas Housing Market

This past Tuesday, June 23rd I sat in on another discussion with Craig Sewing on the Craig Sewing Show. We discussed how to compete with cash buyers in the ever competitive Encinitas housing market. Also, I express the importance of flooring, and how it can affect your home value. We also talk about how different types of floors appeal to …

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Summer time to sell your home

Summertime is a great season for many activities, going to the beach, hiking trails and selling your home. That’s because summer has the ideal weather for inviting potential buyers to come visit. Unlike rainy seasons that make homes look dingy and less desirable, summer provides an opportunity for your home to shine. Today, let’s look at some tips on getting …

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Getting a Home in a Competitive Market

When home buyers are looking to purchase a home, they have to consider the competitive nature of the market. Some areas are more desirable, and thus more competitive when it comes to buying homes. This gives the advantage to a seller, because they are sitting on a hot commodity. Often times it makes the price on the home more strict, …

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What to Look for During a Buyer’s Home Inspection

In addition to having a home inspection completed by a contractor, doing your own home inspection is crucial when you are looking to buy a new home. Today, I’ll give you tips on what to look for when doing a buyer’s home inspection. Checking the Functionality of Home Appliances There are a lot of appliances to inspect when viewing a …

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Making an Offer When Buying a Home

When you make an offer on a home you are trying to purchase, your real estate agent is an invaluable part of the process. We present home buyers with a printed purchase, which you are able to adjust towards your needs. This form identifies the buyer, seller, property location, who the brokers are as well as the purchase price offered, …

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