C.A.R. Housing Market Forecast Brings Good News for Traditional Home Buyers

The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) recently released their annual California Housing Market Forecast, and it contains some wonderful news for traditional home buyers. The forecast reports that with more available homes on the market for sale, California’s housing market will see a decrease in investors as home sales will see a slight increase, with prices flattening out in 2015. …

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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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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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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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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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