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Posted on 05/09/2021

Sellers Should Budget for These Closing Costs

Photo by Burst from Pexels In real estate, closing cost refers to the total amount of money due at time of purchase. This cost is usually equal to a small percentage of the total purchase price but can vary based on state, county and other factors. Sellers handle a portion of the closing costs which can sometimes be...

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Posted on 05/02/2021

Give an Old Tradition New Life: Why You Should Take Up Cross-Stitch

Image by tookapic from Pixabay When you think of cross-stitching, you may imagine someone from centuries ago intently focused on their needlework. However, the traditional art of needlework and embroidery is still trendy today. Now may be the best time for you to consider taking up cross-stitch as your next hobby. Is Cross-Stitch Making a Comeback? In recent...

Posted on 04/29/2021

Another Property Rented - 10880 Sabre Hill Drive #298, San Diego, CA 92128

Fully furnished 2BR/2BA including all utilities, plus cable. Beautiful furnished and move in ready. Upper level unit in a private location in back of complex. Bright and sunny south/west facing. Kitchen has stainless appliances, Air conditioning, private balcony with storage closet and full size side by side washer/dryer. Very spacious unit with no carpet, hickory wood like vinyl flooring. Excellent closet space in both bedrooms, with custom built-ins. Very central location, close to shopping, dining and freeways. Community features, pool, spa, exercise room, electric car charging. 3 Month minimum...

Posted on 04/25/2021

Commuting and Homeownership: Is It Worth It?

Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock Homeownership is a marvelous thing. Many folks go to extraordinary lengths to make it happen for their household. One thing that makes ownership difficult is affordability in the same locale as your employment. When that's the case, many potential buyers begin searching outside their comfortable commuting radius to find an affordable...

Posted on 04/18/2021

How to Find the Perfect Home

Photo by Yavyav via Shutterstock Whatever your priorities are, before you take on the purchase of a home, answer these questions for yourself: Why do you want to purchase a house? Is it for financial reasons? Is it less expensive than paying rent? Until you’re certain about your reasons for buying, take it slow and make a plan....

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First Time Homebuyers

Posted on 04/17/2021

Video Tour - 333 Coast Boulevard #7, LA Jolla, CA 92130

Fully Furnished - spectacular ocean front one level 2BR/2BA condo. Available for lease May 1st to Sept.30.21. Gated community. Beautifully upgraded throughout, elevator access from garage. Minutes to the heart of La Jolla for fine dining and shopping. Large patio is bonus to enjoy the panoramic view, ocean breeze and only steps away from the sandy...

Posted on 04/17/2021

333 Coast Boulevard #7, LA Jolla, CA 92130 is now new to the market!

Fully Furnished - spectacular ocean front one level 2BR/2BA condo. Available for lease May 1st to Sept.30.21. Gated community. Beautifully upgraded throughout, elevator access from garage. Minutes to the heart of La Jolla for fine dining and shopping. Large patio is bonus to enjoy the panoramic view, ocean breeze and only steps away from the sandy...

Posted on 04/11/2021

All About Crawlspace Foundations for New Construction

Photo by Life Of Pix from Pexels When determining what type of foundation is best for your new home, you need to take several factors into consideration. Going through the list of the pros and cons of each type of foundation instead of looking at one type of foundation at a time will help you determine which method...

Posted on 04/07/2021

10880 Sabre Hill Drive #298, San Diego, CA 92128 is now new to the market!

Fully furnished 2BR/2BA including all utilities, plus cable. Beautiful furnished and move in ready. Upper level unit in a private location in back of complex. Bright and sunny south/west facing. Kitchen has stainless appliances, Air conditioning, private balcony with storage closet and full size side by side washer/dryer. Very spacious unit with no carpet, hickory wood like vinyl flooring. Excellent closet space in both bedrooms, with custom built-ins. Very central location, close to shopping, dining and freeways. Community features, pool, spa, exercise room, electric car...

Posted on 04/06/2021

1804 Cottage Grove Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 now has a new price of $1,150,000!

Single level beauty in Village park with private pool for hot summer days. This floor plan is special with an over-sized family/living room. (prior appraisal indicates home to be 1880 sq.ft). The kitchen has been remodeled with spacious counters, new cabinets, drawers, farmers sink, hardware, backsplash, and new appliances. Updated bathrooms. This is a very bright and open floor plan. Newer tankless hot water heater plus many other interior and exterior upgrades. The front yard has been re-landscaped and converted to a a low maintenance dry riverbed. The private back yard features a pool that is perfect for entertaining. Community has...

Posted on 04/04/2021

What Does It Take to Purchase a Home?

The process of finding and purchasing your dream house may prove to be difficult, regardless of whether you are an experienced or first-time homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to avoid hurdles as you navigate the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you quickly discover a quality home at an...

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Buying A Home

Posted on 04/02/2021

Video Tour - 1804 Cottage Grove Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

Single level beauty in Village park with private pool for hot summer days. This floor plan is special with an over-sized family/living room. (prior appraisal indicates home to be 1880 sq.ft). The kitchen has been remodeled with spacious counters, new cabinets, drawers, farmers sink, hardware, backsplash, and new appliances. Updated bathrooms. This is a very bright and open floor plan. Newer tankless hot water heater plus many other interior and exterior upgrades. The front yard has been re-landscaped and converted to a a low maintenance dry riverbed. The private back yard features a pool that is perfect for entertaining. Community has...