How to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

Preparing your home for being listed on the market isn’t just about paperwork and permits. Whether it’s your first showing or an open house, it’s incredibly important to present the best possible version of your home to potential buyers, and that means making sure the exterior looks absolutely lovely. Here are great ways to get your home noticed for the …

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Even More Ways to Compete with Multiple Offers on Your Dream Home

  Avoid too many contingencies The best way to explain a contingency is an “if/then” statement- “Only IF these conditions are met, THEN I will go through with the purchase”. One of the most common contingencies found in buyer offers is an inspection contingency, which requires a thorough home inspection before any closing documents are to be signed. Although this …

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Competing with Multiple Offers on Your Dream Home

Have a Great Realtor on Your Side Before you make an offer on a home, it’s important to consider both sides of the transaction. What do you want? What does the seller want? What does their listing agent want? The first question is a pretty simple one to answer: you probably want to get the lowest price possible, along with …

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Sell Your Home Without Getting Sued!

There are countless details to stay on top of when you’re trying put your home on the market, and the last thing you need is to deal with legal action. Here’s how to avoid lawsuits of any kind on your journey to sell your house. Provide the proper disclosures You’ll need to provide the disclosure documents after you’ve accepted a …

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Do You Need a Permit for That Home Renovation?

Whether you take on a home improvement project solo or hire a professional, it’s important to make sure all the bases are covered before you even get started. If you forget to obtain the right permits, you risk breaking municipal building code. Yes, permits can cost from about $200 to somewhere in the low thousands, depending on the project. But …

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Choosing the Right Buyer’s Agent

Do your research   Check your state’s real estate licensing board for any complaints filed against an agent you are considering working with. Ask for testimonials to gauge client satisfaction. If you can, ask for the contact information of a past client. This could provide you with a valuable opinion on whether or not this real estate agent is the …

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Buying a Home in the Winter?

While the real estate market starts to heat up around the spring season, it’s not the only time to find a new home. Here are some surprising reasons why you may want to reconsider putting your search on hold until the warmer months. You might get a better deal The average rate of price increases for homes in the US …

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Highlights from This Month’s HOME Survey

Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors released their quarterly household survey tracking current real estate trends. The Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey can be viewed in full here; below are some of the most interesting highlights about homeowner attitude, expectations for the real estate market, and more.   Half of surveyed American households believe the economy is currently …

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How the Federal Reserve’s Rate Hikes Will Affect Real Estate

In a move that has been anticipated by Wall Street for months, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee finally announced that the Federal Funds interest rate will be raised 0.25%. The rate had been at 0% since 2008, a decision that was made in the midst of the recession in order to stabilize the economy. Some anticipate the Fed has …

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The Latest in Encinitas

Encinitas decorates tallest living tree in the county Encinitas residents, local businesses, and service clubs once again sponsored Encinitas’ annual tree-lighting ceremony on December 4th. The Norfolk Island Pine is located on 4th and C Street and has been the tallest living holiday tree in the county for over two decades. This beloved community landmark can now be seen throughout …

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