Know Your Basic Mortgage Math

You don’t need to be a mathematician to learn the ins and outs of simple mortgage calculations. Do you know how to figure a mortgage amount, adjusted for any down payment you make? Can you then determine exactly how much interest you will pay over the life of the loan? These are key pieces of information that every home shopper …

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Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale

Spring is easily the busiest season in real estate. It’s the time when most sellers are looking to put their home up for sale, and also when buyers emerge from hibernation looking for a new home. It may seem a bit premature to start getting things in order, but to get a leg up on the competition, now is the …

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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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Gorgeous 4 Bed 3 Bath Home on Pacifica Way Available, Open House Sunday Feb. 8 1-4 p.m.

If you are in the market for a gorgeous and spacious home in Encinitas, you will not want to miss this open house on Sunday, February 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located on beautiful 729 Pacifica Way in Encinitas, this 4 bedroom 3 full bath home is easily the best location in the neighborhood. Tucked away in a …

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The Bees are Buzzing: Linda Moore Returns to The American Dream

In what is quickly becoming a recurring role, I have once again had the honor of appearing on Craig Sewing’s The American Dream. I had a wonderful time discussing how the real estate market is heating up in the North County, and even featured my latest video testimonial showcasing satisfied customers who I have helped. The American Dream is a …

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Effective Ways to Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home

We have started to see more and more millennials make the transition from renting to buying. And while this trend is expected to continue, it can often be a difficult move to make. Putting together money for a down payment on a home can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but with a few smart changes to the way you save …

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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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Are You Emotionally Ready to Sell Your Home?

Selling a home is more than just a financial transaction. For most people, strong emotional attachments can form after spending years living in the same home. If you are not emotionally ready to sell, it can potentially sabotage your plans. I’ve seen sellers turn down reasonable offers, scrutinize the care potential buyers would give to the home and even back …

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5 Tips to Help New Homeowners Prepare for Repair

One of the joys of homeownership is the freedom it provides. You no longer have to worry about cramped quarters full of dozens of other tenants, or having to rely on a landlord whenever something goes wrong with your apartment. Of course, this also means that any repairs that need to be made fall solely on your shoulders. This can …

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Simple Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill

One thing many first-time homebuyers are surprised to discover is the increase in their monthly energy bill. It takes significantly more juice to cool and power a home than it does an apartment, and that fact is written in black and white on your monthly bill. What you may not know is there are several ways to reduce your monthly …

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