3BR Townhome Now Available at 1651 Sunnyside Ave in San Marcos, $495,000
Welcome to Springfield, a popular gated hilltop San Elijo Hills townhome community. 3 full bedrooms. Quiet interior end unit location. Beautifully upgraded including a remodeled open kitchen w/rich cabinetry, Silestone counter top, SS sink & pendant lighting. Plantation shutters, recessed lighting, neutral tile flooring, new carpet, upgraded baseboards & built in cabinetry in LR.Spacious patio.Enjoy community pool, spa, park area, …
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Recent Homeownership Trends
According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey, the top three reasons Americans gave for wanting to buy a home were for a stable environment, building equity, and the freedom to choose their neighborhood. Confidence in homeownership 85% believe buying a home is a good financial decision 68% believe that now is a good time to …
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Listen to My Latest Segment on Craig Sewing’s the American Dream!
- Linda Moore
- February 1, 2016
Last week, Craig Sewing invited me back to talk Encinitas real estate on his phenomenal show, The American Dream, along with Jolee Pink of Wabisabi Green and Anthony Sinsay, Executive Chef of Duke’s La Jolla . In this segment, we discussed the upcoming Encinitas Foodie Fest, an annual celebration of sustainably-sourced food, art, and of course plenty of local talent. …
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De-Clutter Your Home Before Selling
New sellers, take notice: less is more. Before you even consider putting your house on the market, you’re going to want to make sure it’s ready for fresh eyes. The goal is to clean your home so thoroughly it looks like a 4-star hotel room. It may seem like a daunting task, but you can make it less intimidating by …
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Get Smart About Home Buying
Do your research More and more buyers are turning to online listings in their real estate search. You may also want to drive around the neighborhoods you’ve been considering to find for sale signs and open house schedules. Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions: is the home in a flood plain? Have they ever had problems with pests? …
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Mortgage Rules You Should Know About
The latest mortgage initiative released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is for the purpose of helping consumers stay informed about the loan options that are available to them. The Know Before You Owe rule has replaced four mortgage disclosure forms with just two: the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, which can be viewed here. Here are a few …
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Do I Need Professional Listing Photos?
The answer to this question is almost always YES. When the typical buyer looks at your listing, the first thing that will draw their attention is the photos you have chosen to represent your home. Listing photos can either encourage more offers, or inhibit them. With an increasing number of buyers turning to online listing services to shop for homes, …
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The Latest Market Activity in San Diego County
- Neighborhoods and News
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- January 25, 2016
Although San Diego County has seen a few months of slowing real estate transactions, recent market research carries good news for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike. In a press release from earlier this month, the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors found a significant increase in home purchase prices for December 2015. Although current statistics have already shown …
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OPEN HOUSE at 1619 Mapleleaf Court in Encinitas, Jan. 23-24 from 1PM to 4PM
- Homes for Sale
- January 22, 2016
This gorgeous Encinitas 3-bedroom home is listed from $995,000 – $1,095,000. Stop by the open house THIS WEEKEND on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 from 1PM to 4PM on both days. See supplement for more details. SPECTACULAR MINI-ESTATE. Ranch style single level 3BR/3BA Plus spacious sunny great room. Premium location. Tucked away double dead end cul-de-sac location. Huge, flat, usable, …
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What to Expect for Closing Costs as a Buyer
Closing costs are the fees paid at the end of a real estate transaction when the title is transferred from seller to buyer, which are usually required to be in the form of a cashier’s check. According to federal guidelines, all closing costs associated with residential transactions financed by a mortgage must be documented within an HUD-1 form, a standard …
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