Selling a home can be a big deal, and it’s not uncommon for a family member to offer to buy your home. This can be an easy way to sell your home quickly, without having to put it up on the open market. But selling a home to a family member can present its own unique difficulties. Buying or selling …
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s important to remember those who are less fortunate than us. In the true spirit of the holidays, I invite my readers to do what you can to support the 32nd annual Holiday Baskets Program. The Holiday Baskets program is the largest holiday distribution of its kind in San Diego County. This one-of-a-kind program creates …
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 …
No matter how you look at it, going through bankruptcy, foreclosure, or debt collection is difficult. This is especially true if your goal is to eventually own your own home. However, a hit to your credit isn’t a scarlet letter that you’ll have to wear for life. It just takes some time and a bit of effort. Most negative credit …
For those of us in real estate, the annual summit is an exciting event. It’s a chance to hear some of the top minds in the industry discuss the latest market trends, and provides a great deal of insight into the California housing market. This year, the California Association of Realtors will live stream the event for all to watch. …
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 …
Applying for a home loan is the first major step toward buying a new house, and having the application be rejected can be a serious setback. It’s important to note that just because your application was declined by one lender, it shouldn’t stop you from shopping around for another lender. Lending is a competitive business, and you may be able …
Buying a home is one of the largest and most important purchases you’re likely to make. With such an important purchase, you want to ensure that you’re completely satisfied with your new home. This may seem like it goes without saying, but a recent survey performed by mortgage website HSH.com found that 80% of the people polled had at least …
It’s Halloween, the day when everyone enjoys a good scare. As you shut off the lights and climb into bed, you may be more aware of the strange and ominous sounds your house makes. While it could just be your imagination, it may be something far more ominous. Before you call for an exorcist or start looking under the bed …
Discover Why Your Home Offer Was Declined by a Seller in Encinitas One of the most important things to keep in mind when buying a home is that it can be a long and complicated process. It’s rarely as easy as finding the house of your dreams and scheduling a move-in date. Even if you find that perfect house and …
