February 2016 Housing Market Update

The North San Diego County Association of Realtors have released their local market update report for each city in North County. Below are the latest housing statistics for Encinitas, compared with the state of the market in February 2015: Less Inventory 13.8% decrease in new detached single-family listings 20.8% decrease in new attached single-family listings   40.4% decrease in pending …

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Use Caution With Retouched Listing Photos

If you’re trying to get your home sold quickly, it’s tempting to consider cutting corners. A great listing photo could entice potential buyers to come see the property you’re trying to sell; it’s so easy to Photoshop those bright pink bathroom walls a calming beige, or hide the water damage in your living room ceilings. However, overly-retouched listing photos will …

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Eating Fresh in Encinitas

Encinitas has so much to offer in terms of the restaurant scene. Here are 5 local favorites where you can find freshly-prepared and delicious meals, both sweet and savory. GoodOnYa Deli & Café With a tagline of “every ingredient matters”, you know you’re in for healthy food and beverages when you stop by this 99% organic mellow eatery. Try the …

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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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Preparing Yourself for Closing Day

The process of buying a house can often take longer than expected. If you’ve agreed on a closing date, then congrats—you’re in the home stretch! Before heading to the closing table, read up on the documents that you’ll likely need to sign that are related to closing both your house and mortgage. Make sure to allow plenty of time to …

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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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