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Why It Pays to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season

Why It Pays to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season

Even though the holiday season is generally a time when people are focused on family, spirituality, gift-giving, and charitable pursuits, the holiday season is actually a really great time for people to sell homes. Seems strange, right? Why...

You Don’t Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home

You Don’t Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home

A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about the types of requirements to obtain a mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today.DOWN...

Escrow. Explained.

Escrow. Explained.

Home buying is currently en vogue again. And, homebuyers in North San Diego County and beyond have been busy searching the Internet for homes for sale and attending open houses. Once you have found the home that you are looking for, you write...

Flipping Houses – Can you actually make money?

Flipping Houses – Can you actually make money?

What is flipping houses? You’ve probably seen it advertised on television. Some weekend long course where you go and some “guru” teaches you how to make money by buying a home, fixing it, and then immediately selling it for a profit. BUYING A...

Spotlight: The Skinny on Real Estate Commission

Spotlight: The Skinny on Real Estate Commission

After receiving calls for real estate advice or consultations, I’ve heard these words many times. “Thanks, so much. How much do I owe you?” People are always surprised by the response—nothing but how do real estate agents get paid? What is the...

The Best Way to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

The Best Way to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

If you are considering putting your home on the market because you would like to sell your home, there are many things that you can do to prepare. In order to sell your home in San Diego County for top dollar, there are certain steps that you...

Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins

Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins

Tired of the usual pumpkin patch decor? Or perhaps you are not fond of bright reds and oranges. There are still ways to embrace fall and dress up your home for the season. We found unique fall decor ideas, with zero pumpkins that are easy and elegant ways to...

How to Properly Clean Your Fridge

How to Properly Clean Your Fridge

Let’s get real: When was the last time you gave your fridge a good deep cleaning? Keeping the fridge clean means you’re preventing the breeding of germs that can further cause diseases like food poisoning. It is recommended to do a deep clean every three to four...

A Must Read to Eliminate VA Home Loan Confusion

A Must Read to Eliminate VA Home Loan Confusion

VA loan questions are some of the ones we get asked most often. Our active-duty military and honorably discharged veterans have some really great possibilities available for them in the real estate space, and there are some lesser-known facts about how to take...