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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Neighborhood Party in Encinitas

Earlier this week, I hosted a party for a few of my neighbors with catering provided by Oscar from Del Mar Taco Company. The food was wonderful, the company was excellent, and the weather couldn’t have been better. For all my readers who don’t live nearby, here’s a tiny slice of the joys of living in Encinitas.  

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Making the Most out of a Small Backyard

When buying a home, you probably have a long list of dream features. Having a spacious backyard may be on that list, but what do you do if you find your dream house and it doesn’t have the yard space you want? Before moving on to the next listing, consider these tips for making the most of a small backyard. …

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Factors that Could Raise your Home Insurance Premiums

Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity to protect yourself and your investment in the event that something goes wrong. Home insurance premiums can be extremely costly, and many people are completely unaware of the factors that could be raising their premium costs. Understanding the factors that can contribute to the price of home insurance premiums can help you keep costs down, …

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Short Term market Updates and Statistics

As we all know, real estate markets are local and in a constant state of flux. In my conversations with other branch managers and agents from different companies, I have found that within the last two months our market has undergone a slowdown. I do not, however, believe that short term outlooks can adequately predict a long term trend. Nonetheless, …

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4 Tips for Buying a Fixer-Upper Home in Encinitas

Buying a fixer-upper home in Encinitas allows you the opportunity to shape and remodel the home to your tastes and preferences, and can be a rewarding and memorable process. However, there are a number of things you should watch out for before making your final offer and signing the papers for a fixer-upper home in Encinitas. As the number 1 …

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Converting Your Teen’s Bedroom into a Home Office

It can be a bittersweet moment when your teenager leaves the nest, and heads out on their own. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to convert their now spare bedroom into a home office! More and more people are choosing to work from home, and having a suitable space to work out of is the key to staying productive. …

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How to Avoid Bad Home Inspectors in Encinitas

When buying or selling a home, the inspection is a crucial part of the process. An inspector’s expert assessment of the home can be invaluable to both sides of the sale, and ensure that both parties know exactly what to expect from the deal. Though many people think of home inspections as something that helps the buyer, sellers can also …

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4 Tips to Get to Know Your New Encinitas Neighborhood

You’ve just moved into your new home in Encinitas, and you love it. But, something seems to be missing: you haven’t gotten to know your new neighborhood yet. Learning the ins and outs of the neighborhood and meeting new neighbors is very rewarding for new homeowners. If you recently purchased a home in Encinitas, or you simply feel detached from …

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3 Tips to Avoid Buying a Home in Encinitas Emotionally

For first time and repeat home buyers alike, buying a home in Encinitas is an exciting event. Often, the excitement during the home buying process is overwhelming, and can cause people to buy emotionally. That means, letting emotions cloud your judgment, and potentially buying a home without exploring all your options. As the number 1 real estate agent in Encinitas, …

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