California Association of Realtors to Live Stream Real Estate Summit

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. …

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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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Annual Safe Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Lane this Friday

Halloween is one of the most fun and festive holidays of the year. What other holiday allows kids to dress up as their favorite characters and collect free candy? In the spirit of creating a safe and enjoyable experience for children, Encinitas will host the annual Safe Trick or Treat on Pumpkin Lane this Friday from 5pm to 8pm. The …

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Keeping Your Property Safe After Moving Out

Many people choose to move out while their home is still on the market. This can be a great way to sell the home to buyers looking to move in immediately, but it could also be a beacon for criminals. Vacant homes can easily attract the wrong element, and the damage they can cause could be astronomical. Graffiti, vandalism, and …

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C.A.R. Housing Market Forecast Brings Good News for Traditional Home Buyers

The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) recently released their annual California Housing Market Forecast, and it contains some wonderful news for traditional home buyers. The forecast reports that with more available homes on the market for sale, California’s housing market will see a decrease in investors as home sales will see a slight increase, with prices flattening out in 2015. …

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What to do if a Seller Won’t Negotiate

Simply finding your dream home can sometimes be only half the battle of buying a house. You may find that your offer, no matter how competitive relative to the market, gets rejected by the seller. Sometimes a seller has a set price in mind, and are unwilling to negotiate a lower offer. This can be frustrating for buyers, and is …

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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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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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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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4 Tips to Get to Know Your New Encinitas Neighborhood

You’ve just moved into your new home in Encinitas, and you love it. But, something seems to be missing: you haven’t gotten to know your new neighborhood yet. Learning the ins and outs of the neighborhood and meeting new neighbors is very rewarding for new homeowners. If you recently purchased a home in Encinitas, or you simply feel detached from …

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