Open House at 651 Crest Drive in Encinitas Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 from 1PM to 4PM

Come see Summerfield’s largest, most popular 3-bedroom on a 10,100 square foot flat lot. Located in a spacious corner location with a south-facing backyard. Has central air! Sunroom addition not included in square footage of home. A terrific floor plan with truss roof construction makes it easy to remove walls for an even more open feeling. Great South Encinitas location …

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What Makes Encinitas Such a Great Place to Live?

Encinitas stands out from other cities in many significant, positive ways. Here’s why: The unemployment rate keeps getting lower California’s Employment Development Department recently announced that a year ago, San Diego County’s unemployment rate was at 6.6 percent. As of last month, it has dropped to a low 5.1 percent and is expected to continue decreasing. Over the past year, …

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Beautiful, Spacious Ranch Style Home Available Now at 651 Crest Drive in Encinitas $785,000

SUMMERFIELD’S LARGEST MOST POPULAR 3 Bedroom on 10,100 SF flat lot. Spacious corner location. CENTRAL AIR! Sunroom addition not included in square footage of home. South facing back yard. Terrific floor plan with truss roof construction makes it easy to remove walls for an even more open feeling. Great South Encinitas location very convenient to schools, shopping, restaurants and gym. …

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Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Worth It?

Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Worth It? For many looking to score a home below market value–especially in today’s ultra competitive market–the idea of buying a fixer-upper can be a very appealing one. But many first-time homebuyers pull the trigger too soon without fully grasping the costs–and risks–involved in transforming a property into their dream home. If you’re seriously considering purchasing …

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Charming Ranch Style Home Available at 501 Union St. in Encinitas $995,000-$1,150,000

VR $995K-$1,150,000. WARM,CHARMING RANCH STYLE SINGLE STORY HOME W/OPEN BEAM WOOD CEILINGS, UPGRADED ELECTRICAL SERVICE, NEWER WINDOWS, AND DETACHED 1BR GUEST HOUSE. 1.65 ACRE FLAT LOT WITH LOADS OF ROOM ! 2 LG outbuildings great for storage. Ideal for a contractor client who might need expansive room to store equipment, foliage, or room to grow and expand. LOVELY YARD W/A …

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What You Need to Know About Real Estate Law

Real estate law, also referred to as real property law, includes both federal and state legislation on the ownership and usage of property. The more informed you are of your rights, the better prepared you’ll be to be involved in a real estate transaction. Here are relevant federal laws that apply to both buyers and sellers in every state: Mortgage …

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How Home Appraisers Determine Value

  When preparing to sell your home, your mortgage lender will usually order an appraisal to determine your level of qualification for the loan, and to make sure you’re not over-borrowing. An appraiser will then inspect your home and prepare a report that includes an analysis regarding the value of the property. It’s required by the Appraisal Institute that in …

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Shred Your Documents with Linda!

Not only is it the beginning of a beautiful fall, it’s also the perfect time to do some seasonal cleaning. On Saturday, November 14th, join me (and bring your friends) in shredding all the confidential documents you’ve been procrastinating. Stop by our office at 740 Garden View Court, Suite 100 in Encinitas between 10am- 1pm, and a professional shredding company …

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Get Active in Encinitas!

Surf Lessons Encinitas Surf Lessons with Jason offers private or group surf lessons—for an enhanced surf experience, try a Surfing for Empowerment or Ocean Therapy session. Community Park Hang out in the new 44-acre Encinitas Community Park, which boasts a skate park, dog parks, baseball fields, soccer fields, and plenty of spots to run or picnic in. The park offers …

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Essential Real Estate Terms

Listings A listing refers to any home that’s up for sale. Listings can be viewed online, and typically provide information about the home through details such as number of bedrooms, square footage, and price. Contingencies A contingency is a provision in a contract that must be fulfilled before a real estate transaction can close. There are many different types of …

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