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To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen

To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re currently thinking about renovating this space, you’re also probably considering buying new appliances. And if you’re asking yourself - to mix or to match, here are some of the most common concerns and we got you...

On Trend: What is a Housiversary?

On Trend: What is a Housiversary?

    Nowadays, people celebrate almost about anything – from Pizza Day to Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. It’s no surprise that we humans came up with the idea of Housiversary too – where homeowners celebrate annually the day they officially owned their...

Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home

Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home

If you’re looking for a sign, this is it – now is a great time to make a home purchase. If you have been renting for some time, you may want to consider buying a house instead, because the money you pay your property owner is basically paying someone else’s mortgage!...

Ways To Be More Effective While You Work From Home

Ways To Be More Effective While You Work From Home

  If you’re one of the many people who’s just getting the hang of work-from-home lifestyle, we’re guessing that sometimes, you find yourself lacking motivation, feeling like you’re in a slump and prone to procrastination, especially when Netflix is a little too...

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Good news for home sellers: You are in a good position right now as there is little supply of homes for sale and there are quite a large number of buyers shopping around. The coronavirus has definitely reshaped the way we do real estate. Aside from observing social...

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

Buying a home is often the largest purchase one will make in a lifetime. And saving $100K on your next home sounds crazy, right? While saving up for a whopping six-figure milestone down payment may be a challenge for some, it is not actually impossible. How to save...

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

There are times when buyers can score a great deal on fixer-uppers. Sometimes, when a property just requires too much TLC, it eventually turns out to be not a good investment after all. Before making an offer, keep a keen eye on some signs of a money pit property:...

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

When your entire life is happening inside your home, especially these days, it matters how that space feels and functions. Your space should feel like an oasis -- a refuge from all the not-so-good things happening in our lives. In fact, there are simple tweaks you can...

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

So many people throughout the United States and throughout California are impacted by COVID-19, the coronavirus. Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation.  We hope...

Reasons Sellers Need a Real Estate Agent

Reasons Sellers Need a Real Estate Agent

One shouldn’t treat a broken bone without seeking help from a doctor. And in order to sell your San Diego County home for top dollar, finding the right real estate agent to partner with is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. A good real estate...

Important Factors to Consider in Real Estate Investing

Important Factors to Consider in Real Estate Investing

Got extra cash lying around and thinking of the best way to grow it? Consider income property. Real estate investing can be lucrative and fulfilling when done right. To help you make a more sound decision and here are some important factors to consider before entering...

Smart Kitchen Tools to Improve Your Cooking

Smart Kitchen Tools to Improve Your Cooking

We live in a very exciting time right now. Smart technology gets better through time and it’s great that we experience its perks in our daily lives and that includes improvements in our kitchen. We’ve got all sorts of things from an automatic stirrer to a fridge that...

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

  Buying a home is an exciting milestone. The process can be overwhelming in itself, but sometimes you can get lost with the real estate terminologies. Don't get caught saying, “What does it mean?” during a home purchase transaction. Here are words home buyers...

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market? If you are determined to sell your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it before listing it. And, hiring an experienced real estate agent will be the best decision for you in making the process...

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Do you want to buy a home but you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment yet? Good news for you – here are 3 of the most common buyer-assist programs you can look into that make it easier to purchase a home in California.   Loan Programs to Assist...

Hidden Home Dangers You Should Never Ignore

Hidden Home Dangers You Should Never Ignore

Hidden home dangers can be lurking in various areas of your house, and it's essential not to ignore them as they can pose serious risks to your health and safety. Keep your eye on these hidden home dangers that you should never overlook: Hidden Home Danger: Carbon...

The Impact of Location on Home Value

The Impact of Location on Home Value

The effect of location on home value is significant and can greatly influence the desirability and market price of a property. Here are some key ways in which location can impact home value: Strategic Position In North San Diego county, several cities can be...