Home Buying Tips, Home Selling Tips, Virtual Home Tours

5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours

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For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. They help military personnel being relocated, investors expanding their portfolio, and homeowners looking for a vacation getaway. Virtual tours make finding a house that’s out of driving distance much easier. And for real estate agents, virtual tours have been a useful way to help buyers with their home search. They also allow us to assist sellers in creatively marketing their homes.

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Gardening, Landscaping, San Diego County

October Gardening Tips 2020

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As long as the weather stays cool, October’s a great time for planting everything other than tropical and semi-tropical plants. Planting in fall allows strong root systems to develop so what you put in the ground now can produce spring flowers and survive next summer’s heat.

This is also a good time to divide many perennials. Take a look at October 2019 gardening tips for more information.

Here are some October gardening tips to keep your yard looking beautiful year-round.

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Home Buyers, Move-Up Homes, Second Homes

Move-Up Home vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right for You?

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Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right for You?

The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. Some of us are considering a move-up or a second home.

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September Gardening Tips 2020

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September is a great month to start seeds, do some cleanup work and get your garden ready for planting once the weather cools off. Here are some September gardening tips to help you get your yard ready for fall.

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Home Office, Tips and Ideas

Home Office Tips

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As more people are transitioning to working from home in some capacity, the need for a well-designed home office is paramount. Having a space where you feel comfortable and motivated will lead to increased productivity and happiness. To create the perfect working space, consider the following home office tips.

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August Gardening Tips 2020

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Brace yourself for this month’s hot, dry weather and make sure your plants are properly irrigated. Here are some August gardening tips to help keep your garden happy and healthy.

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July Gardening Tips 2020

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Summer’s in full swing and we are entering our three hottest and often driest months in San Diego County. Make sure your garden has plenty of water, and don’t forget to add mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.

Here are some July gardening tips to help your yard stay beautiful throughout the summer.

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June Gardening Tips 2020

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Summer’s just around the corner and days are long. June’s a good time to plant heat-loving tropicals and annuals. Make sure to adjust your watering and spread mulch to conserve water and keep weeds down.

Here are some June gardening tips to keep your yard healthy and happy.

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Budgeting, Financial Tips, Money Savings

20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

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20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget

These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to save money and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.

Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your bills, secure better deals, and begin working toward your financial goals.

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May Gardening Tips 2020

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It’s time to plant and prepare your garden for summer. Check your irrigation systems, get rid of those pesky weeds that sprouted after April’s heavy rains and plant heat loving subtropicals, vegetables and herbs.

Here are some May gardening tips to keep your yard bountiful and blooming.

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