The Advantages of Building Green

The U.S. Green Building Council recently issued a press release detailing the top 10 states that have been making strides in sustainable development and design. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is the most widely used green building certification program in the world, and the USGBC report was based on the states with the most LEED-certified square footage …

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3BR Townhome Now Available at 1651 Sunnyside Ave in San Marcos, $495,000

Welcome to Springfield, a popular gated hilltop San Elijo Hills townhome community. 3 full bedrooms. Quiet interior end unit location. Beautifully upgraded including a remodeled open kitchen w/rich cabinetry, Silestone counter top, SS sink & pendant lighting. Plantation shutters, recessed lighting, neutral tile flooring, new carpet, upgraded baseboards & built in cabinetry in LR.Spacious patio.Enjoy community pool, spa, park area, …

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Recent Homeownership Trends

According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey, the top three reasons Americans gave for wanting to buy a home were for a stable environment, building equity, and the freedom to choose their neighborhood. Confidence in homeownership 85% believe buying a home is a good financial decision 68% believe that now is a good time to …

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Do I Need Professional Listing Photos?

The answer to this question is almost always YES. When the typical buyer looks at your listing, the first thing that will draw their attention is the photos you have chosen to represent your home. Listing photos can either encourage more offers, or inhibit them. With an increasing number of buyers turning to online listing services to shop for homes, …

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The Latest Market Activity in San Diego County

Although San Diego County has seen a few months of slowing real estate transactions, recent market research carries good news for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike. In a press release from earlier this month, the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors found a significant increase in home purchase prices for December 2015. Although current statistics have already shown …

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What to Expect for Closing Costs as a Buyer

Closing costs are the fees paid at the end of a real estate transaction when the title is transferred from seller to buyer, which are usually required to be in the form of a cashier’s check. According to federal guidelines, all closing costs associated with residential transactions financed by a mortgage must be documented within an HUD-1 form, a standard …

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Open House at 1619 Mapleleaf Court in Encinitas Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 from 1PM to 4PM

This gorgeous Encinitas 3-bedroom home is listed from $995,000 – $1,095,000. Stop by the open house THIS WEEKEND on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 from 1PM to 4PM on both days. See supplement for more details. SPECTACULAR MINI-ESTATE. Ranch style single level 3BR/3BA Plus spacious sunny great room. Premium location. Tucked away double dead end cul-de-sac location. Huge, …

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Choosing the Right Home Insurance

The first thing you’ll want to do before shopping for homeowner’s insurance (ideally before even buying the home) is review the home’s insurance claim history report, which can either be obtained from the seller or one of the two largest insurance databases: CLUE and A-Plus. This is the best way to evaluate previous damages you may not have been aware …

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