Family Fun This Weekend in Encinitas
No shortage of great events happening this weekend in Encinitas!
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Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s join Starbucks as signs of increasing home values
Research shows increase in values of homes located near Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s grocery stores.
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February 2016 Housing Market Update
The North San Diego County Association of Realtors have released their local market update report for each city in North County. Below are the latest housing statistics for Encinitas, compared with the state of the market in February 2015: Less Inventory 13.8% decrease in new detached single-family listings 20.8% decrease in new attached single-family listings 40.4% decrease in pending …
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Use Caution With Retouched Listing Photos
If you’re trying to get your home sold quickly, it’s tempting to consider cutting corners. A great listing photo could entice potential buyers to come see the property you’re trying to sell; it’s so easy to Photoshop those bright pink bathroom walls a calming beige, or hide the water damage in your living room ceilings. However, overly-retouched listing photos will …
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To DIY… Or Not To DIY?
Thanks to the wonders of home improvement shows and the Internet, homeowners can now take on projects all by themselves and save a great deal of cash. However, there are certain projects that should be left to the experts; in some cases, the risk of doing damage to your own home is just too great compared to any savings or …
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Preparing Yourself for Closing Day
The process of buying a house can often take longer than expected. If you’ve agreed on a closing date, then congrats—you’re in the home stretch! Before heading to the closing table, read up on the documents that you’ll likely need to sign that are related to closing both your house and mortgage. Make sure to allow plenty of time to …
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Linda Moore Talks Mortgage Financing on the Craig Sewing Show
Financing a mortgage is a complicated matter, and real estate professionals are here to help borrowers make the best decision in the long term. Last week, Craig Sewing invited me back to talk loan financing on his fantastic radio show, the entirety of which you can listen to below. To catch up on the Craig Sewing Show and tune into …
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Linda Moore on Craig Sewing’s The American Dream: This Friday at 10:30 am
The photos below are an exclusive sneak peek from my appearance on an all-new American Dream with Craig Sewing. The show will air on Friday, March 4th at 10:30 am on Cox Channel 4. Join Craig, Sam Hansen and I to hear more about renting vs owning scenarios during the real estate report– you won’t want to miss it!
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Upcoming Encinitas Events You Won’t Want to Miss
There’s a lot of fun in store for March 2016. Check out some of the most anticipated events happening in and around Encinitas next month: 11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Picnic under the cherry trees while enjoying cultural performances and Japanese street food in this yearly San Diego community celebration. There will be vendors, children’s activities, and a …
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Creating Curb Appeal During Drought
If you live anywhere in California, chances are that most of your casual conversations have been sprinkled with speculations about the drought: “When will we know it’s over?” The state of California continues to face one of the most severe droughts on record, with 2016 marking its fifth year. Since last June, Californians have put forth an amazing effort to …
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