Staying Organized While House Hunting

Between visiting open houses, making sure your paperwork is in order and trying to manage your daily life, buying a home can be overwhelming. The key to keeping your sanity during this time is staying organized. If you are on the hunt for a new home, consider these tips to stay organized and on top of things. Prioritize Before you …

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Great Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

Great Gift Ideas for New Homeowners Maybe it’s you, or someone you know who’s made the move from apartment to a home, a huge milestone for sure and worth celebrating. But what are some thoughtful and useful gifts new homeowners can use and appreciate? This list may help you choose a gift that stands out from the rest. Plants They’re …

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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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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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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

One question people often ask is if they should pay off their mortgage early. It’s a tempting thought to eliminate one of your largest monthly expenses, and who hasn’t dreamt of holding a mortgage burning party? But before making a major financial decision like paying off your mortgage early, you should ask yourself a few questions first. Do you Still …

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How to Increase Your Home’s Value

If you’re considering selling your home, you no doubt want to get the most money possible from the sale. Sure, you could just increase the asking price, but the best way to get the most from the sale of your home is to make some key changes that will increase the overall value of the house. These changes can help …

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Shred Event on Saturday, November 15

Don’t wait until spring to start cleaning out your old tax returns and assorted confidential documents! Bring your “shreddables” to my office in Encinitas on Saturday, November 15th. A professional shredding company will have a truck parked outside to shred all of your confidential documents for FREE! Stop by on the 15th between 10am and 1pm to have all your …

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What Turns Off Potential Buyers?

Selling a home isn’t an exact science, but there are some universal truths that prevent some homes from attracting buyers. Bankrate.com surveyed real estate experts and came up with 10 things that turn off prospective homebuyers. For those who are selling their homes, this list is vital reading. When a stranger is viewing your property for the very first time, …

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Proper Etiquette for Attending an Open House

Emily Post may have written the book on etiquette, but unfortunately, there’s no chapter devoted to attending an open house. Open houses are an excellent opportunity for potential homebuyers to check out available homes, but can raise a lot of questions for first-timers. “Is it okay to drop by if we’re not actively looking for a home?” “Is this a …

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