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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The Power of Moore in 92024

Check your newsstands, readers! I will have an advertisement featured in the November issue of 92024 Magazine.  The issue will be on stands soon, but here’s a sneak peek for my readers:

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Unanticipated Homeownership expenses when Moving from an Apartment

If you’re looking to buy your first home, there’s a good chance you’ve already done your homework. You’ve researched, read blogs, poured through available listings, and budgeted for every expense. Or have you? For people looking to buy their first home after years of renting, there are countless unanticipated expenses that might not have considered. And while they may not …

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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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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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5 High-Risk Home Insurance Customers

Last week, I wrote about factors that could be driving up the cost of your homeowner’s insurance. Since then, I’ve heard from a number of people who have experienced similar problems. Many of them have been told, at one point or another, that they are “high-risk” customers by their insurance providers. But what makes a customer high-risk? And more importantly, …

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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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