The Power of Moore in 92024

Check your newsstands, readers! I will have an advertisement featured in the November issue of 92024 Magazine.  The issue will be on stands soon, but here’s a sneak peek for my readers:

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Unanticipated Homeownership expenses when Moving from an Apartment

If you’re looking to buy your first home, there’s a good chance you’ve already done your homework. You’ve researched, read blogs, poured through available listings, and budgeted for every expense. Or have you? For people looking to buy their first home after years of renting, there are countless unanticipated expenses that might not have considered. And while they may not …

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New Report Shows Southern California Home-Price Gains are Highest in Nation

There are so many great reasons to invest in Southern California homes. A new report by Irvine-based CoreLogic shows that home prices rose 7.4 % across the nation in July. The highest gains were recorded in Southern California at 13.8%. Regions in the southern portions of the state are seeing median price values that haven’t been seen there for 77 …

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Buying a House with a Family in mind

If you’re looking for a house in Encinitas that will be suitable for the entire family, you’ve likely got a list of priorities. Making sure the home is large enough and located in a good school district is important, but there are a few other factors you’ll want to consider. Here are a few things that should be added to …

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Top Reasons to Sell Your Encinitas Home with an Agent

With technology and social media making it easier than ever for people connect with one another, we’ve seen an increase of sellers attempting to list their home as For Sale by Owner (FSBO). What many of these sellers discover, however, is that selling a home is much easier said than done. Listing your home as FSBO is a massive investment …

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California Homes are Historically Great Investments

If you’re seeking a reliable place to put your long-term real estate dollars, the Golden State is a spectacular choice. It seems there has always been a gold rush of one kind or another in California. Nowadays, treasure-savvy folks are finding it’s real estate. Why? Since 1971 median home prices in California have increased more than tenfold. According to the …

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Making the Most out of a Small Backyard

When buying a home, you probably have a long list of dream features. Having a spacious backyard may be on that list, but what do you do if you find your dream house and it doesn’t have the yard space you want? Before moving on to the next listing, consider these tips for making the most of a small backyard. …

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What is a FICO Score?

If you’re considering applying for a loan to buy a home, you should familiarize yourself with your FICO score. Your FICO score is the credit score that shows up on your credit report that lenders will see when you apply for a home loan. This score can be critically important in determining if you qualify, and what rates you would …

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Factors that Could Raise your Home Insurance Premiums

Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity to protect yourself and your investment in the event that something goes wrong. Home insurance premiums can be extremely costly, and many people are completely unaware of the factors that could be raising their premium costs. Understanding the factors that can contribute to the price of home insurance premiums can help you keep costs down, …

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Creative Ideas for your Open House in Encinitas

Anyone who has sold a house will tell you that the key is having a great open house. An open house is a chance for you to not only sell your house, but the experience of making it someone’s home. Generally when people are looking to buy, they will attend multiple open houses during their search. Making your open house …

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