California Smoke Alarm Requirements
Here are the current requirements regarding smoke alarm installation in California, from the California State Fire Marshal. For more details, see the bulletin here– and stay safe by using smoke alarms to protect you and your family from house fires! Where are smoke alarms required? In each sleeping room Outside of each sleeping room On each floor Where are smoke …
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More Real Estate Terms You Should Know
More Real Estate Terms You Should Know Affidavits A binding statement in a real estate transaction document made by either buyer or seller that states the status of any potential legal issues with the property. For example, that the seller is not in active bankruptcy, that there are no liens against the property, or that the seller owns the …
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The Best Reasons to Own a Home
What are Some of the Best Reasons to Buy a House Today? If you’re currently renting a house or an apartment in Encinitas, you may wonder if buying is the next step you should take in the future. After all, getting a home isn’t an easy since you’ll have to deal with expenses beyond the home’s price, including maintenance, mortgage …
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Home Seller and Buyer Trends of 2015
The National Association of Realtors recently released their annual report profiling homebuyer and seller habits of 2015. Here are some of the most interesting highlights- you can view the full report here. Home Buyers First-time buyers made up 32 percent of all homebuyers, down from 33 percent last year. The typical buyer was 44 years old, and had …
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1-Story 3BR Home Available NOW at 1559 Juniperhill Drive in Encinitas $785,000
IMMACULATE SUMMERFIELD SINGLE STORY 3BR ON PREMIUM TUCKED AWAY SOUTH ENCINITAS LOCATION. South facing spacious 10,000+SF lot backing open space. Beautifully upgraded including retextured walls w/bull-nose corners, HVAC system w/central air, security system, double pane windows & slider, Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, upgraded moldings, granite countertops in kitchen & baths, solar tubes, & maple linen cabs. A serene park-like feel …
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Choosing a Qualified Buyer
If your home is on the market, it may be overwhelming when the first offers start coming in. Working with a great real estate agent ensures that you’ll have another discerning set of eyes to evaluate these offers- here are general guidelines to review before accepting any offers. Good Credit The best candidates actively monitor and work to improve their …
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Encinitas Desserts You Need to Try
Here they are, in no particular order of deliciousness: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Where? Betty’s Pie Whole, 155 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas. http://www.bettyspiewhole.com/ Strawberry rhubarb pies are notoriously hard to get right- they’re either too sweet or too tart if the rhubarb is left to overpower the strawberry. Betty’s version hits just the right note: it’s the perfect balance between …
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Real Estate Terms You Need to Know
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- November 24, 2015
Appreciation: When the value of a property increases over time. This may be due to the location, market changes, inflation, or a number of other factors. Inversely, depreciation refers to when a property’s value decreases over time. Appraisal: A written estimate of a property’s value given by an individual who is authorized to do so. Appraisals can be conducted to …
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HERO or PACE Loans?
If you’re buying or selling a home, it’s important to be aware of any energy efficiency loans that may be attached to the property. There are two main types of loans that are given to homeowners in order to make energy-efficient upgrades affordable: PACE- Property Assessed Clean Energy, and HERO- Home Energy Renovation Program Below is an overview of the …
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Making an Offer on a Short Sale
Should You Make an Offer for a Home with a Short Sale? If you’re searching for a home in Encinitas, you might have heard about “short sales” as another way of purchasing a house. In case you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their property for a price less than what they owe on …
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