Home buying, Know What You Want a Community to Offer

When approaching home buying you not only want to consider the home and neighborhood, you also want to think about the broader community. The community is often as important as the home you are living in. Some communities are more involved than others. It’s good to know what you want a community to offer prior to buying a home. Safety …

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How to Know if You’re Buying a Home in a Great Neighborhood

When searching for a new home, no matter where you are in the country, you want to know you are moving into the best neighborhood possible. This is true for Encinitas, California residents as it is for people in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Today we’ll look at some signs that let you know you’re buying a home …

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Homeowners: The 3 Things You Must Know About Water Heaters

If you own a home, or are just beginning to shop for a new one, water heater experts want you to know about new laws, the differences between traditional and tankless heaters, and the potential energy savings of solar systems. Hot water may seem like a mundane topic, but if you already own a home, you know that heating costs …

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First-time Buyers: The 10 Things You Must Do

Are you searching for your first home? If so, there are a few pointers in a recent US News article that you should note, especially if you are young and just out of school. Lenders look at the whole picture of your life when deciding on creditworthiness. It pays huge dividends to know about potential roadblocks in the process of …

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Buyers: Don’t Make These Common Mistakes

Here is a very helpful list of common mistakes that homebuyers make, especially if it’s their first time purchasing property. Thanks to Bankrate for these wonderful suggestions! If you have bought a home in the past, are you guilty of any of the pitfalls? Do a little bit of introspection and see if you can improve your “technique” the next …

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Linda Moore Receives President’s Premier award from Coldwell Banker

2014 was an incredible year, and I wanted to share this news with my readers. Recently, I received notification that I was a recipient of the President’s Premier award from Coldwell Banker. This award is given out to top sales associates, which places me in the top 1% out of all associates nationwide. I am truly honored and grateful to …

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How to Tell that You’re Ready to Sell

In the past, I’ve talked about how selling a home is an emotional event, and should not be rushed into until you are ready. But how do you know when you are ready? While everyone processes things differently, there are a few telltale signs that you are ready to move on from your current home. If you find yourself playing …

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Questions to Ask During an Open House

Open houses are a great opportunity to dive into the home buying process, and get an up close look at a potential new home. But the true benefit of an open house is getting to speak directly with the seller’s real estate agent. This is the best way to learn about the home and neighborhood, but many people often neglect …

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Linda Moore Returns to the Craig Sewing Show!

Last Thursday, I had the distinct pleasure of returning to the Craig Sewing Show to discuss real estate in Encinitas. I had a great time talking about all the benefits of living in Encinitas, and can’t wait to return! If you missed my appearance on the show, you can watch it below:

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Staying Safe When Selling your Home

“Safety first” is one of the most important rules to live by, especially when selling a home. You are inviting dozens of strangers into your home, which is enough to make some people uncomfortable. In the spirt of staying safe when selling your home, I’ve put together some safety guidelines that will help protect you and potential buyers. Remove Personal …

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