We had the pleasure of listing an old, charming Victorian home in Vista a few years back. The buyers were head over heels for the original hardwood floors, but when we got to the primary bathroom, the husband stopped and stared at the wall. “Why is there...
Protecting a home in North San Diego County is a unique challenge because our “winter” weather is actually two different battles. On the coast, we fight the constant, quiet damage of salt air. Inland, we deal with the sudden, intense runoff from our...
Living in San Diego, we’re lucky. We get to trade snow shovels for surfboards, and “winter” usually just means reaching for a Patagonia fleece when the marine layer rolls in. But then, the SDG&E bill arrives. We’ve all had that moment: opening the...
Let’s talk about the most valuable investment you already have: your current home. Winters in San Diego brings their own kind of weather and potential headaches. I’m talking about those little maintenance issues that seem small in the sunshine but turn into...
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are planning to decorate early, and the next thing you know, guests are texting that they are “five minutes away.” The good news is that you do not need a full renovation or a designer budget to make...
Finding the right gift for a homeowner can feel surprisingly tricky. You want something thoughtful but useful, personal but not clutter. That is exactly why we asked our real estate agents and staff to share their go to gift ideas. After years of working with...
