Recent Homeownership Trends

According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey, the top three reasons Americans gave for wanting to buy a home were for a stable environment, building equity, and the freedom to choose their neighborhood. Confidence in homeownership 85% believe buying a home is a good financial decision 68% believe that now is a good time to …

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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

When preparing to sell your home, a property inspector will need to conduct a home inspection in order to assess value. If you can, attend the inspection yourself– and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Below are some tips to make sure nothing important gets overlooked. Remember, the details matter, too. Outdoors Clean out gutters and any debris that has …

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Linda Moore Talks New Renovation on the American Dream

Last week I had the pleasure of appearing once again on the American Dream with host Craig Sewing and Deborah Critten, a truly wonderful client and new owner of a great piece of real estate. This episode takes place in the Butterfly house, a historic home in Cardiff that’s a lovely example of true mid-century modern architecture. Deborah and her …

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Quick Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

Curb Appeal Those who search for real estate listings online can often be converted to potential buyers by strong visuals. Now is the time to have professional, well-lit, and appealing photos taken of the interior and exterior of your home, and attach them to your listing. Your goal is to portray your home at its very best! The Right Price …

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Enjoy Halloween Festivities in Encinitas

Safe Trick-or-Treat From 5-8pm on October 31st, Highway 101 will be transformed into “Pumpkin Lane” between Encinitas Blvd and K Street. The Self Realization Fellowship monks will place hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins on display to welcome trick-or-treaters, and dozens of local merchants will be handing out Halloween treats for kids.   Halloween Movie Showings La Paloma Theatre is now showing …

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What Makes Encinitas Such a Great Place to Live?

Encinitas stands out from other cities in many significant, positive ways. Here’s why: The unemployment rate keeps getting lower California’s Employment Development Department recently announced that a year ago, San Diego County’s unemployment rate was at 6.6 percent. As of last month, it has dropped to a low 5.1 percent and is expected to continue decreasing. Over the past year, …

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What You Need to Know About Real Estate Law

Real estate law, also referred to as real property law, includes both federal and state legislation on the ownership and usage of property. The more informed you are of your rights, the better prepared you’ll be to be involved in a real estate transaction. Here are relevant federal laws that apply to both buyers and sellers in every state: Mortgage …

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Elements of Great Listing Photos

Leave doors open Having doors inside the house open in photographs opens up the entire space and makes it feel larger. This includes bedroom doors, closet doors, anywhere someone could walk into—just not cabinets or drawers. This technique is particularly effective in a close-up exterior shot: have the front door open and the interior well-lit, so that potential buyers can …

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Why Choose Encinitas?

The Surfing A beach community since the ‘60s, Encinitas has a long history of surfing. From Swami Beach- made famous by the Beach Boys- to all the surf shops on Pacific Coast Hwy, you can’t help but notice the laid-back, friendly vibe that makes this area so desirable. Encinitas has made it onto National Geographic’s World’s 20 Best Surf Towns …

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