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Should You Close a Credit Card Before Applying for a Mortgage?
When preparing to apply for a mortgage, every financial decision matters. One question many people ask is whether closing a credit card account will help or hurt their chances. Spoiler alert: it’s usually not a good idea. Your credit score plays a huge role in...
Stay Safe this Winter: Why Home Insurance Is Key
Winter in San Diego may not bring snowstorms, but it still has its challenges for homeowners. Even without freezing temperatures and heavy snow, the season can create unique risks. Think about it—what happens if a pipe bursts and floods your basement? Or if a heavy...
Quiz: What’s Your Interior Design Style?
Are you all about exposed brick and metal, or do you prefer cozy textures and rustic charm? Maybe you love a minimalist vibe or enjoy mixing bold colors and patterns! Finding your perfect interior design style can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Take...
More Real Estate Terms First Time Buyers Should Know
Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone, but let’s be real—the process can get a little overwhelming, especially with all the real estate jargon and acronyms thrown around. You don’t want to be caught asking, “Wait, what does that mean?” during your big...
How Long Should I Prepare When Buying a Home?
Not sure where to start or how long it might take to buy a home? Planning the journey to homeownership is exciting but can make you feel a bit lost without a roadmap. In this blog post, we're sharing with you the home buyer timeline—how long it typically takes to...
Real Estate Head-Scratchers: Why Some Homes Won’t Sell
Is your property starting to gather cobwebs, sitting endlessly on the market? There could be many factors at play—some beyond your control, but others might just need a bit of tweaking. Sometimes, it’s the small, overlooked details that hold back a sale, leaving...
Unlock Rental Potential: Understanding ADU Law
Building an accessory dwelling unit or ADU in California is one of the best investments right now and homeowners should look into maximizing these laws to their fullest potential. But first, let’s take a look at what ADUs are and how homeowners can generate rental...
The Irresistible Charm of Fall – And Here’s the Proof
Colder air, warm surroundings — fall has finally come and we’re totally here for it. Some people are busy dressing up their homes to match this lovely season. Take a look at some of our favorite home fall inspirations that prove autumn is the most beautiful season....
Creepy Surprises Your Home Inspector Could Uncover
Home inspections can be as spooky as Halloween. There’s nothing more frightening than a home inspector coming into your home and telling you everything that’s wrong with it. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what to look out for:...
Should You Close a Credit Card Before Applying for a Mortgage?
When preparing to apply for a mortgage, every financial decision matters. One question many people ask is whether closing a credit card account will help or hurt their chances. Spoiler alert: it’s usually not a good idea. Your credit score plays a huge role in...
Stay Safe this Winter: Why Home Insurance Is Key
Winter in San Diego may not bring snowstorms, but it still has its challenges for homeowners. Even without freezing temperatures and heavy snow, the season can create unique risks. Think about it—what happens if a pipe bursts and floods your basement? Or if a heavy...
Quiz: What’s Your Interior Design Style?
Are you all about exposed brick and metal, or do you prefer cozy textures and rustic charm? Maybe you love a minimalist vibe or enjoy mixing bold colors and patterns! Finding your perfect interior design style can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Take...
More Real Estate Terms First Time Buyers Should Know
Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone, but let’s be real—the process can get a little overwhelming, especially with all the real estate jargon and acronyms thrown around. You don’t want to be caught asking, “Wait, what does that mean?” during your big...
How Long Should I Prepare When Buying a Home?
Not sure where to start or how long it might take to buy a home? Planning the journey to homeownership is exciting but can make you feel a bit lost without a roadmap. In this blog post, we're sharing with you the home buyer timeline—how long it typically takes to...
Real Estate Head-Scratchers: Why Some Homes Won’t Sell
Is your property starting to gather cobwebs, sitting endlessly on the market? There could be many factors at play—some beyond your control, but others might just need a bit of tweaking. Sometimes, it’s the small, overlooked details that hold back a sale, leaving...
Should You Close a Credit Card Before Applying for a Mortgage?
When preparing to apply for a mortgage, every financial decision matters. One question many people ask is whether closing a credit card account will help or hurt their chances. Spoiler alert: it’s usually not a good idea. Your credit score plays a huge role in...
Stay Safe this Winter: Why Home Insurance Is Key
Winter in San Diego may not bring snowstorms, but it still has its challenges for homeowners. Even without freezing temperatures and heavy snow, the season can create unique risks. Think about it—what happens if a pipe bursts and floods your basement? Or if a heavy...
Quiz: What’s Your Interior Design Style?
Are you all about exposed brick and metal, or do you prefer cozy textures and rustic charm? Maybe you love a minimalist vibe or enjoy mixing bold colors and patterns! Finding your perfect interior design style can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Take...