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What You Need to Know Before Actually Hiring an Agent
If you are considering purchasing a home in San Diego County or beyond, you have probably already begun your home search.No doubt you have looked at homes on the Internet. According to the National Association of Realtors®, 92% of home buyers...
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
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.
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?
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
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 Recipe for Finding the Right Home for You
You might find yourself craving for a new home right now. Finding the right home is in some way like cooking… you will need to follow a tried-and-tested recipe to make the process easier, so there’s less guesswork for you and you’re guaranteed a delicious meal. If...
10 Little Things We Do Daily That Are Ruining Our Homes
“Expect the unexpected, as life is full of surprises…” as they say. But when it comes to home keep and health problems, it can be quite a bummer. If you want to avoid headaches down the road, there are things you can stop doing on the daily to make sure your home is...
Homebuyer Hacks: Difference Between Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved
Both pre-qualification and pre-approval are smart moves when buying a home. Yet there is some confusion between the two real estate terms. Knowing the difference between the two can save you from potentially losing the home of your dreams. Here are some main...