The Cautious Home Buyer

Some people in life like to be a little care free. They are slightly impulsive, and throw caution to the wind. This isn’t something you want to do when buying a new home. You’ll want to be as thorough and cautious as possible. Building your future has never been easy, nor should solidifying it with buying a home. Here are …

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Difference Between Wants and Needs in a Home

Before buying a home, it is important to establish the difference between your wants and your needs when it comes to your purchase. These differences may come into play because of a large number of factors, the biggest being the amount you can spend on a home. Here are a few questions to ask when distinguishing the difference between your …

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What Makes a Neighborhood Desirable?

When buying a new home, you’re not only thinking about the house and the property. You think in more broader terms. You think about the surrounding houses and properties. You think of the surrounding neighborhood, but what truly makes a neighborhood desirable to live in? It is a Safe and Secure Environment Without looking at the housing costs and the …

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When to List Your House on the Market in Encinitas?

Every home owner who is looking to sell their property is eager to close. And as I’ve written in the past, you are free to put your home to market year round. However, statistics show that there are better times to list your home on the housing market than others. What is the right time? Today, I’ll show you. Defining …

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Don’t Lose a Bidding War, Home Buying Advice

In a competitive market, many home buyers may be forced to bid against others in order to purchase a new home. This is extremely common for desirable real estate. There are some do’s and don’ts during this process that will give you an edge against the competition. Do: Recognize when You are in the Middle of a Bidding War The …

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Selling Your Home by Season

Home buying never has an off season. Sure, there are busier periods throughout the year, but you never know when you may decide to sell your home. New opportunities can arise during any month of the year. Luckily, you can use the season to your advantage when putting your home on the market. Whether you are throwing an open house …

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Avoid Big Spending Before Buying a House

Buying a home is a very large purchase that many people will be paying off for decades to come. In order to look financially responsible in the eyes of lenders, it is crucial that you avoid other large financial decisions a few months prior to buying a home. That’s because your debt-to-income ratio won’t be in your favor. Today, let’s …

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Tips for Sellers on Creating the Perfect Open House

An open house is the perfect opportunity to let the public see how beautiful the home you are looking to sell is. Potential buyers come and mingle while looking at the property. Today, I’d like to give some tips on creating the perfect open house when looking to sell your home. Promote on Apps There’s an app for nearly everything. …

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I stopped by the Craig Sewing Show to Discuss the Encinitas Housing Market

This past Tuesday, June 23rd I sat in on another discussion with Craig Sewing on the Craig Sewing Show. We discussed how to compete with cash buyers in the ever competitive Encinitas housing market. Also, I express the importance of flooring, and how it can affect your home value. We also talk about how different types of floors appeal to …

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Summer time to sell your home

Summertime is a great season for many activities, going to the beach, hiking trails and selling your home. That’s because summer has the ideal weather for inviting potential buyers to come visit. Unlike rainy seasons that make homes look dingy and less desirable, summer provides an opportunity for your home to shine. Today, let’s look at some tips on getting …

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