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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...

Home Repairs That Can’t Wait

Home Repairs That Can’t Wait

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Same goes for small issues at home. And, if not addressed, those small issues can lead to an expensive disaster too—if no action is taken right away. Here are things to watch out for and repair immediately in your home before...

5 Reasons North County property owners Get Sued (and How To Avoid It)

5 Reasons North County property owners Get Sued (and How To Avoid It)

It’s sad to say, but one of the fears on every property owner's mind is the thought of a lawsuit. In this article, we will review the five most common types of lawsuits against property owners. Hopefully, with this information, you can avoid some of these challenges...

8 Ways To Be Sure You Are Charging the Correct Monthly Rent Amount

8 Ways To Be Sure You Are Charging the Correct Monthly Rent Amount

  It’s no surprise that owners of rental properties want to get top dollar in rent to offset their costs. But, did you know that asking for a rental amount higher than market rent can often backfire? Here are eight tips on getting the rental price right:  Walk...

Designer-Approved Color Trends To Try This 2020

Designer-Approved Color Trends To Try This 2020

New year means new trends. Last year was the year of au naturale and muted colors and now, more designers are going bold and opt to pair shades of the refreshing hue with colors on the warmer side of the wheel. Some color trends remain top-picks this year. If you’re...

Irresistible Valentine’s Day Inspired Home Ideas

Irresistible Valentine’s Day Inspired Home Ideas

It’s the month of love, so staple color palette like softer pinks, rich chocolate browns and shades of regal red are back. But there are other ways of making a space look romantic without overusing these usual paper heart decorations and petals on the floor. Here are...

Does Size Matter? Should I Buy a Big House or a Small House?

Does Size Matter? Should I Buy a Big House or a Small House?

Not sure what size of home is the right one for you? We share the pros and cons of having a big house or a small house. Now, the size of a home depends on how you define it or relative to your current living situation. When we talk about small houses, we’re not...

Reasons To Speak With A Lender Even If You’re Not Ready To Buy Yet

Reasons To Speak With A Lender Even If You’re Not Ready To Buy Yet

Buyers usually start their house-hunting process just after having saved up for a downpayment.  It makes perfect sense right? But did you know that you need not wait until you saved up for a downpayment before talking to a mortgage lender? The following are the...

Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

Prepare Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer

  A photogenic home makes a good first impression and attracts more potential buyers. So sellers, take note — the following are ways to prepare your home for the listing photos.   Make it sparkle We clean up when guests come over, right? So much more when...