One of the great benefits to owning your own home is having the final say in what type of flooring you have. Do you opt for the elegance and convenience of hardwood floors, or the comfort of carpeting? Each option has its own distinct strengths and weaknesses. Hardwood Floors Hardwood floors are a practical and attractive decision for floors. They …
Selling a home and preparing for the holidays share a lot in common. You spend every waking moment preparing your house for visitors, trying to make it as inviting and appealing as possible. So why not combine the two events and list your home over the holidays? Over the past few years, many sellers have realized the benefits of listing …
Great Gift Ideas for New Homeowners Maybe it’s you, or someone you know who’s made the move from apartment to a home, a huge milestone for sure and worth celebrating. But what are some thoughtful and useful gifts new homeowners can use and appreciate? This list may help you choose a gift that stands out from the rest. Plants They’re …
Last week I talked about the advantages of holding an open house over Thanksgiving weekend. This sparked a lot of discussion about the best time of year to buy a new home. Traditionally, summer is the real estate busy season. But that doesn’t mean that fall and winter are bad seasons to buy a home! In fact, there are many …
Do you have a listing that just won’t sell? You’re not alone. It can be difficult to get a listing sold in the time frame you desire. Difficult, but not impossible. With the right approach, you can get your properties sold in much less time. There are three major factors to consider when you are selling a house. Most real …
Buying a home can be stressful, especially when you find yourself engaged in a cutthroat bidding war with other would-be buyers. These situations can send you into panic mode, as you rush to outbid the other buyers with visions of your dream home being snatched away. As the #1 realtor in Encinitas, I’ve seen it all, and have some tips …
There’s a longstanding belief that millennials, people who reached adulthood around the 2000, have no interest in owning a home. This idea has been widely written about, to the point that many have written millennials off as the “rental generation.” But is it true? Information collected by the California Association of Realtors suggests that millennial homebuyership will grow over the …
Selling a home isn’t an exact science, but people often make similar mistakes when they decide to sell their homes. Whether it’s difficulty removing their emotional attachment from the equation, or skimping on some pre-sale expenses, these mistakes can be extremely costly. Before you decide to sell your home, take a deep breath and remember to avoid these home seller …
Don’t wait until spring to start cleaning out your old tax returns and assorted confidential documents! Bring your “shreddables” to my office in Encinitas on Saturday, November 15th. A professional shredding company will have a truck parked outside to shred all of your confidential documents for FREE! Stop by on the 15th between 10am and 1pm to have all your …
Discover Why Your Home Offer Was Declined by a Seller in Encinitas One of the most important things to keep in mind when buying a home is that it can be a long and complicated process. It’s rarely as easy as finding the house of your dreams and scheduling a move-in date. Even if you find that perfect house and …
