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What Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Disclosures

What Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Disclosures

If you are buying a home in San Diego County and beyond, there is definitely a lot to know about the California homebuying process and disclosures. THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY DISCLOSURES One thing that is extremely important (and sometimes...

Here’s a Quick Home Makeover for the Budget Conscious

Here’s a Quick Home Makeover for the Budget Conscious

Not every home makeover has to be a major project that lasts days, weeks, or even months. There are a ton of quick touch-ups and fixes that can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home, even though you can finish the project in...

3 Ways to Make Your Next Home Purchase Without Fear

3 Ways to Make Your Next Home Purchase Without Fear

  Having trouble finding the home of your dreams? With low inventory in many markets throughout San Diego County, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one. This can...

Pet Protection for our Fur Babies

Pet Protection for our Fur Babies

Pet Protection should be on top of our list for our fur babies especially when we leave them out at home when we go to work or just when we are out. This protection will surely save the lives of our furry companions. From making sure your pet is...

Offer Accepted, Now What? Here’s a Homebuyer Checklist

Offer Accepted, Now What? Here’s a Homebuyer Checklist

The homebuying process can be somewhat overwhelming. When buying a home, there are so many different parties involved and so many different activities that need to occur in a very short period of time. In addition to having an experienced...

Don’t Downplay the Down Payment on Your Home Purchase

Don’t Downplay the Down Payment on Your Home Purchase

If you are thinking of buying a home in San Diego or anywhere in the United States, you will want to check out this helpful infographic courtesy of our friends at House Hunt. The infographic shows how money is allocated in a situation where a...

5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home

5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home

Here are 5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home. Hire an Agent. This is your biggest lifetime investment so you're going to need some help. An experienced agent will assist you through all the home selling steps, making the process easier and ensuring your...

Home Improvements That Pay Off

Home Improvements That Pay Off

There are home improvements that pay off the most. If I asked you what particular remodel or change to the home you thought would increase your home’s value the most… what would you say? Would it be a new kitchen, a remodeled bathroom, or...

Pros And Cons Of Homeowner Associations

Pros And Cons Of Homeowner Associations

When brought into light, talking about Homeowners Associations or HOAs gets mixed feelings from people. According to the Community Associations Institute, nearly nine in 10 residents (89%) believe that their governing board “absolutely” or “for the most part” serves...

Ways to Hold Title to Your Property in California

Ways to Hold Title to Your Property in California

One of the important considerations, and unfortunately, least thought of things when buying a home is the way you hold title to your property. It will determine how your ownership will be structured, how it will be sold, taxed, etc. Ideally, it’s best to talk to a...

Smart Holiday Decor To Spice Up Your Home

Smart Holiday Decor To Spice Up Your Home

It’s that time of the year again! You’ve probably already put up your wreaths and trees up by this time. But in case you’re on a hunt for something unique to add this year, why not check out these high-tech, holiday decor? Level up your holiday cheer with these smart...

Unravel Your Fears about Buying a Home

Unravel Your Fears about Buying a Home

Making a home purchase is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. It’s very understandable to have feelings of doubt and worry whether to go for it, hold on it, or scrap the idea altogether. We’re here to help you clear the brain fog by providing you...

The 10 Commandments of Getting a Home Loan

The 10 Commandments of Getting a Home Loan

With recent low rates on mortgage (at 2.72% for a 30-year loan as of this writing), it’s totally understandable that you and others are compelled to make a home purchase now. But before you do that, we want to help you set it straight and avoid the following financial...

Things That You Have at Home to be Thankful for During the Pandemic

Things That You Have at Home to be Thankful for During the Pandemic

You’ve probably heard this time and time again this year — instead of feeling “stuck at home”, why not say “safe at home”. But sometimes, it’s just hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, right? And you’ve probably heard this one too — no matter where you are...

Tax Facts for Sellers

Tax Facts for Sellers

Much like any business, there are expenses when selling a home. It’s important to know the various costs of selling your property namely the real estate agent commission, pre-inspections, home staging, etc. Today, we’re talking about the taxes that impact your home...

Can Neighbors Affect My Property Value?

Can Neighbors Affect My Property Value?

In real estate, we use the term “external obsolescence”, meaning a depreciation in the value of a home due to factors that exist outside the property itself. And the neighborhood is one. Ideally, you’d want to have a community that has the following: Key businesses,...

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

We shared in a previous blog about the power of color and how it creates mood in a space. Now, we’ll talk about the power of paint on how it can create a visual impact on a room. The amazing people at Liven Design illustrate how you can seemingly change the physical...