Selling Your Home in the Winter

Turn on the Heat Make sure the temperature is comfortable and warm, especially on a cold day—potential buyers may stay longer. If you have a fireplace, a chilly afternoon is the perfect time to use it. Consider Lighting Make sure all visible computers and televisions are turned off or dimmed. The key is to use a combination of natural and …

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The Home Buying Process: When You Have Kids

Commute You may want to make sure that you’re reasonably close to your workplace and school, especially if you have children who are still young enough to need an assisted daily routine. Getting your kids up and ready for school can be a hassle—there’s no need to add to the stress by having an extra-long commute to your work or …

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Enjoy Halloween Festivities in Encinitas

Safe Trick-or-Treat From 5-8pm on October 31st, Highway 101 will be transformed into “Pumpkin Lane” between Encinitas Blvd and K Street. The Self Realization Fellowship monks will place hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins on display to welcome trick-or-treaters, and dozens of local merchants will be handing out Halloween treats for kids.   Halloween Movie Showings La Paloma Theatre is now showing …

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Open House at 651 Crest Drive in Encinitas Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 from 1PM to 4PM

Come see Summerfield’s largest, most popular 3-bedroom on a 10,100 square foot flat lot. Located in a spacious corner location with a south-facing backyard. Has central air! Sunroom addition not included in square footage of home. A terrific floor plan with truss roof construction makes it easy to remove walls for an even more open feeling. Great South Encinitas location …

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What Makes Encinitas Such a Great Place to Live?

Encinitas stands out from other cities in many significant, positive ways. Here’s why: The unemployment rate keeps getting lower California’s Employment Development Department recently announced that a year ago, San Diego County’s unemployment rate was at 6.6 percent. As of last month, it has dropped to a low 5.1 percent and is expected to continue decreasing. Over the past year, …

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Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Worth It?

Homes listed in a condition that requires extensive repairs are called “fixer-uppers” for a reason. While these types of homes are often much cheaper than the asking price of similar remodeled homes in the area, many first-time homebuyers make the mistake of taking on more than they’re able to handle, spending hundreds of thousands on making the house livable. Below …

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What You Need to Know About Real Estate Law

Real estate law, also referred to as real property law, includes both federal and state legislation on the ownership and usage of property. The more informed you are of your rights, the better prepared you’ll be to be involved in a real estate transaction. Here are relevant federal laws that apply to both buyers and sellers in every state: Mortgage …

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Get Active in Encinitas!

Surf Lessons Encinitas Surf Lessons with Jason offers private or group surf lessons—for an enhanced surf experience, try a Surfing for Empowerment or Ocean Therapy session. Community Park Hang out in the new 44-acre Encinitas Community Park, which boasts a skate park, dog parks, baseball fields, soccer fields, and plenty of spots to run or picnic in. The park offers …

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House, Condo, or Townhome?

Association Fees When you buy a townhome or condo, you’ll become part of a Common Interest Community that requires monthly fees in order to share the responsibilities and upkeep that comes with membership. These usually include: trash removal, outdoor maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, water/sewer, and sometimes hazard insurance. Depending on how high the fee is, condo association fees may …

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Celebrate with Special Events in Encinitas

Annual Events Safe Trick or Treat: October 31st, 2015 on South Coast Hwy 101 from Encinitas Blvd to K Street. The Self-Realization Fellowship provides home-grown, beautifully carved pumpkins to line the streets. There will be vendors ready with candy for trick-or-treaters, and Halloween-themed activities and music hosted by The 101 Artists’ Colony. Fall Festival: November 22nd, 2015 from 9am-4pm on …

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