To DIY… Or Not To DIY?

Thanks to the wonders of home improvement shows and the Internet, homeowners can now take on projects all by themselves and save a great deal of cash. However, there are certain projects that should be left to the experts; in some cases, the risk of doing damage to your own home is just too great compared to any savings or …

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Linda Moore Talks Mortgage Financing on the Craig Sewing Show

Financing a mortgage is a complicated matter, and real estate professionals are here to help borrowers make the best decision in the long term. Last week, Craig Sewing invited me back to talk loan financing on his fantastic radio show, the entirety of which you can listen to below. To catch up on the Craig Sewing Show and tune into …

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Upcoming Encinitas Events You Won’t Want to Miss

  There’s a lot of fun in store for March 2016. Check out some of the most anticipated events happening in and around Encinitas next month:   11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Picnic under the cherry trees while enjoying cultural performances and Japanese street food in this yearly San Diego community celebration. There will be vendors, children’s activities, and a …

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Creating Curb Appeal During Drought

If you live anywhere in California, chances are that most of your casual conversations have been sprinkled with speculations about the drought: “When will we know it’s over?” The state of California continues to face one of the most severe droughts on record, with 2016 marking its fifth year. Since last June, Californians have put forth an amazing effort to …

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Understanding The New Generation of Homeowners

According to the California Association of Realtors’ 2014 Baby Boomer Survey, millennials are following a far less linear path to homeownership than their Boomer predecessors. While the generation of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 have a higher and more consistent homeownership rate as compared to millennials, there have been decidedly different lifestyle factors that have an influence on when …

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Home Security Tips

As a homeowner, there’s a seemingly endless list of considerations you need to take care of. Keeping track of all the financial, structural, and legal responsibilities of owning a home can be a bit overwhelming at times, but something that should never be neglected is the protection of your home. Below are basic tips to keeping your home and its …

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The Latest Housing Market Updates

Regardless of whether you plan to put your home on the market earlier or later in the year, staying updated on the housing market situation is one of the most important ways to give yourself an advantage. The information below is from the California Association of Realtors’ Monthly Sales and Price Statistics, and reflects the latest trends in the housing …

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The New California Real Estate Laws You Should Know About

Earlier this month, the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors hosted representatives from NAR, CAR, and the California Bureau of Real Estate to discuss and educate the real estate community on 2016 state and federal legislation that affects the industry. Below are some of the most important highlights from the event which affect not only homeowners, but also renters, landlords, …

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Motivated to Buy

Every year, millions buy and sell property in California. But what are the reasons behind each of these purchases? According to the California Association of Realtors’ 2015 Housing Market Survey, there’s actually a pretty significant difference in how first time buyers look for homes as opposed to repeat buyers. Check out this helpful CAR infographic below: It’s also important to …

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Today’s Technology and Real Estate

According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, nearly two thirds of Americans own a smartphone, and more and more are beginning to depend on these mobile devices for obtaining information on—well, just about everything. 44% of smartphone owners have used their phone to look up real estate listings or information about a place to live: 54% of 18-29 year …

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