Solar Panels: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Ask a dozen people about solar panels and you’ll get 12 different opinions. Homeowners who already have them tell a different story, one that is not so colored by opinions and inaccurate information. Diehard sun-power advocates scream from their rooftops about cost savings and environmental advantages. Others say the expenses outweigh the benefits. Who is right? Does anyone need to …

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Why You Should Buy a Home at the End of the Year

Last week I talked about the advantages of holding an open house over Thanksgiving weekend. This sparked a lot of discussion about the best time of year to buy a new home. Traditionally, summer is the real estate busy season. But that doesn’t mean that fall and winter are bad seasons to buy a home! In fact, there are many …

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Stunning 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Home in Solana Beach Now Available

If you’re looking for a quiet, stylish home located near the coast, the perfect house has just arrived on the market. Located on the most private and charming cul de sac streets in Solana Beach, this stunning home features elegant design and craftsmanship. This once-in-a-lifetime home has been renovated from top to bottom, both inside and out. No expense has …

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Millennial Homebuyership Expected to Rise

There’s a longstanding belief that millennials, people who reached adulthood around the 2000, have no interest in owning a home. This idea has been widely written about, to the point that many have written millennials off as the “rental generation.” But is it true? Information collected by the California Association of Realtors suggests that millennial homebuyership will grow over the …

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Shred Event on Saturday, November 15

Don’t wait until spring to start cleaning out your old tax returns and assorted confidential documents! Bring your “shreddables” to my office in Encinitas on Saturday, November 15th. A professional shredding company will have a truck parked outside to shred all of your confidential documents for FREE! Stop by on the 15th between 10am and 1pm to have all your …

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Avoiding Homebuyer’s Remorse

Buying a home is one of the largest and most important purchases you’re likely to make. With such an important purchase, you want to ensure that you’re completely satisfied with your new home. This may seem like it goes without saying, but a recent survey performed by mortgage website HSH.com found that 80% of the people polled had at least …

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What Turns Off Potential Buyers?

Selling a home isn’t an exact science, but there are some universal truths that prevent some homes from attracting buyers. Bankrate.com surveyed real estate experts and came up with 10 things that turn off prospective homebuyers. For those who are selling their homes, this list is vital reading. When a stranger is viewing your property for the very first time, …

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Selling a House When you Live Out of State

Selling a house can be a stressful process, especially if you live out of state. Whether you’ve relocated for work, are handling the estate for a deceased relative, or any other reason, selling a home when living out of state presents a unique challenge. The goal with an out of state sale is to sell the property in the shortest …

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