Why People Love Living on the Water

Encinitas is a wonderful and beautiful community. We have art, culture, world-class dining, and of course, amazing beaches. Owning a beachfront home is a dream for many people that they are able to realize in Encinitas. Still, there are some individuals who wonder why people would want to live on the water. Living right on the water is a unique …

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Things to Remember Before Moving to your New Encinitas Home

Moving into your new home in Encinitas is a cause for celebration! But don’t let your excitement make you forget some important things everyone needs to do before moving to a new area. Everyone remembers to forward their mail and bid farewell to their neighbors, but here are a few things you may have forgotten. Banking                                                    Is your current bank …

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Know Your Home Buyer Rights

When you’re buying a home, there are a few things that will act as determining factors- namely your credit history and your income. Your age, gender, and race, should not play a role. There are many laws in place to protect buyers against discrimination, but you should still be aware of your rights as a buyer, especially if you believe …

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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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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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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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Neighborhood Party in Encinitas

Earlier this week, I hosted a party for a few of my neighbors with catering provided by Oscar from Del Mar Taco Company. The food was wonderful, the company was excellent, and the weather couldn’t have been better. For all my readers who don’t live nearby, here’s a tiny slice of the joys of living in Encinitas.  

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5 High-Risk Home Insurance Customers

Last week, I wrote about factors that could be driving up the cost of your homeowner’s insurance. Since then, I’ve heard from a number of people who have experienced similar problems. Many of them have been told, at one point or another, that they are “high-risk” customers by their insurance providers. But what makes a customer high-risk? And more importantly, …

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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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