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Homes for Sale in Brookside Escondido

Homes for Sale in Brookside Escondido

Are you searching for a house in the city of Escondido? Do you want to learn more about Brookside? Brookside Escondido is a gated neighborhood consisting of 262 homes; it’s located beside the Reidy Creek Golf Course in Northwest Escondido. Brookside offers...

Homes in Bernardo Santa Fe Escondido

Homes in Bernardo Santa Fe Escondido

If you ever have plans of traveling to Escondido, the hidden city that rests on the 12 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, be sure check out the community of Bernardo Santa Fe, situated in the southwest portion of the city of Escondido and north of Via Rancho...

Good Neighbor Next Door Program Has Homes at Discounted Prices

Good Neighbor Next Door Program Has Homes at Discounted Prices

WHAT IS THE GOOD NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR PROGRAM? The Good Neighbor Next Door Program is a program available on certain Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties that are available for sale. Law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through...

Buy a Home in Emerald Heights Escondido

Buy a Home in Emerald Heights Escondido

If you are considering buying a home in Emerald Heights, or any other part of Escondido, you will want to learn more about the community. It’s always great to learn about the conveniences available to you near your future home. Some people like city life,...

First Time Homebuyer’s Program – City of Escondido

First Time Homebuyer’s Program – City of Escondido

Did you know that the City of Escondido has a first-time homebuyer’s program where eligible homebuyers can get up to $25,000 towards the purchase of a home? Wow! That’s really great, right? Just today, we received an email in our office where a local...

Buy a Home in Escondido – Old Escondido Historic District

Buy a Home in Escondido – Old Escondido Historic District

The City of Escondido has so many distinct parts. Did you know that it is comprised of four ZIP codes and that each area has its own climate and culture? Lomas Serenas, Rancho Verde, Sonata, Eureka Springs and Emerald Heights are just a few of the...

Sonata Escondido Homes for Sale

Sonata Escondido Homes for Sale

Escondido is one of the many lovely communities located in the city of Escondido.Comprised of 149 single-family homes, the community has over 12 acres of commons areas—making it a great place for those who enjoy the outdoors. Built in the 1980s, the...

Homes for Sale in Lomas Serenas Escondido

Homes for Sale in Lomas Serenas Escondido

If you live in Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo or Vista, you probably have already visited the beautiful homes in the community of Lomas Serenas. Located west of the Interstate 15 freeway, Lomas Serenas is close to the North County Fair. It is a...

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

As most of us are encouraged to stay at home these days to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, why not turn to do some spring cleaning? And you’ll be surprised that most items you need are already at home so you can keep your home tidy and sanitized on a dime. Here...

Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Read This

Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Read This

I think we can all agree that the world did a 180-degree turn in just a few short weeks. From a thriving stock market and global economy, the COVID-19 virus has impacted millions of people. From mortgage holders to renters, there are very few folks in the United...

House Problems: Early Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore

House Problems: Early Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore

Nobody wants a money pit. Here are some red flags to watch out for in your home that needs immediate fixing before things get out of hand. Pilot light goes out on the water heater So the pilot light went out and now your home’s water will be freezing cold. (Uh oh!) It...

World Sleep Day: 5 Things You Should Know About Bedrooms

World Sleep Day: 5 Things You Should Know About Bedrooms

With World Sleep Day coming up, we thought it would be fun to discuss not only ways to get better sleep but also tips and tools for an aesthetically pleasing bedroom. Nice looking bedrooms—sweet sleep and increased interest in your home—if you were to put it on the...

Should Your Home Be Vacant When You Sell?

Should Your Home Be Vacant When You Sell?

We are settling it once and for all: Should a home be occupied or vacant during a sale? While there are pros and cons to both scenarios, believe it or not, choosing to stay ultimately is the better option. If you or anyone you know is thinking of selling and looking...

5 Reasons Spring Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

5 Reasons Spring Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

Thinking of finally getting your own home this Spring? This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to buy and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision. Extra cash from your tax refund For those who finish their...

False Assumptions About Real Estate Agents

False Assumptions About Real Estate Agents

Driving nice cars, looking at homes all day, and going to fancy lunch meetings – ah, what a sweet life a real estate agent has, right? Hate to break it to you but these stereotypes are far from reality. Today, we debunk some common assumptions about real estate...

Things to Consider Before You Buy a Foreclosure

Things to Consider Before You Buy a Foreclosure

We always talk about homebuying must-dos and tips here in our blog. Buying a foreclosure home is a slightly different story. The main difference between buying a foreclosure and a traditional property is that with a foreclosure, the seller is the bank. They are...

Things to Do When Moving into a New Home

Things to Do When Moving into a New Home

Want a hassle-free move? The key is to be organized and plan your move well in advance. We’ve got you covered: 6 Weeks Before: Buy moving supplies such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving essentials. Downsize belongings. This will help save money on your...