How to Successfully Market a Small House

You may think that large and spacious homes are the most in-demand houses on the market, but a new trend is on the rise: Small houses. More homebuyers are seeking out the convenience and comfort of smaller homes. This is wonderful news for owners looking to sell their small houses, but to really market the home successfully, you’ll need to …

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What to do if a Seller Won’t Negotiate

Simply finding your dream home can sometimes be only half the battle of buying a house. You may find that your offer, no matter how competitive relative to the market, gets rejected by the seller. Sometimes a seller has a set price in mind, and are unwilling to negotiate a lower offer. This can be frustrating for buyers, and is …

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Why People Love Living on the Water

Encinitas is a wonderful and beautiful community. We have art, culture, world-class dining, and of course, amazing beaches. Owning a beachfront home is a dream for many people that they are able to realize in Encinitas. Still, there are some individuals who wonder why people would want to live on the water. Living right on the water is a unique …

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Things to Remember Before Moving to your New Encinitas Home

Moving into your new home in Encinitas is a cause for celebration! But don’t let your excitement make you forget some important things everyone needs to do before moving to a new area. Everyone remembers to forward their mail and bid farewell to their neighbors, but here are a few things you may have forgotten. Banking                                                    Is your current bank …

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Know Your Home Buyer Rights

When you’re buying a home, there are a few things that will act as determining factors- namely your credit history and your income. Your age, gender, and race, should not play a role. There are many laws in place to protect buyers against discrimination, but you should still be aware of your rights as a buyer, especially if you believe …

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Proper Etiquette for Attending an Open House

Emily Post may have written the book on etiquette, but unfortunately, there’s no chapter devoted to attending an open house. Open houses are an excellent opportunity for potential homebuyers to check out available homes, but can raise a lot of questions for first-timers. “Is it okay to drop by if we’re not actively looking for a home?” “Is this a …

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New Report Shows Southern California Home-Price Gains are Highest in Nation

There are so many great reasons to invest in Southern California homes. A new report by Irvine-based CoreLogic shows that home prices rose 7.4 % across the nation in July. The highest gains were recorded in Southern California at 13.8%. Regions in the southern portions of the state are seeing median price values that haven’t been seen there for 77 …

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Buying a House with a Family in mind

If you’re looking for a house in Encinitas that will be suitable for the entire family, you’ve likely got a list of priorities. Making sure the home is large enough and located in a good school district is important, but there are a few other factors you’ll want to consider. Here are a few things that should be added to …

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Top Reasons to Sell Your Encinitas Home with an Agent

With technology and social media making it easier than ever for people connect with one another, we’ve seen an increase of sellers attempting to list their home as For Sale by Owner (FSBO). What many of these sellers discover, however, is that selling a home is much easier said than done. Listing your home as FSBO is a massive investment …

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California Homes are Historically Great Investments

If you’re seeking a reliable place to put your long-term real estate dollars, the Golden State is a spectacular choice. It seems there has always been a gold rush of one kind or another in California. Nowadays, treasure-savvy folks are finding it’s real estate. Why? Since 1971 median home prices in California have increased more than tenfold. According to the …

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