An accent wall’s main function is to provide contrast to a space. It’s an easy and affordable way to express yourself and breathe life into a room. It will look great just about anywhere in your home—if you do it right. Here are some general rules to keep in mind if you’re considering adding one.
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North County and San Diego housing markets saw just an inkling of easing in May, but still stayed very strong. With interest rates pushing up to six percent in June, experts expect more slowing. Looking at the numbers so far for June compared to those of May, we are seeing some slowdown. But don’t expect much change in the market just yet. Inventory is still very low. Homes are still moving quickly with many selling over their asking price.
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The last two years caught many of us off guard, and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record. Low mortgage rates paired with a supply shortage drove home prices up nationally by nearly 19% in 2021.
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This month’s cool and often overcast weather is perfect for working in your San Diego garden. But it will be warming up soon, so check your irrigation and mulch to preserve water. Try to get your planting done before it gets too warm.
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Home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, from improving functionality and comfort to preparing a home for sale. Before starting any project, it’s important to understand how different upgrades impact both your day-to-day living and your home’s long-term value.
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Change is in the air, but North County and San Diego housing markets are just starting to feel it. Nationally, mortgage applications are down, home touring activity dropped by 24 percent between January 1 and May 1, and more sellers are lowering their asking prices.
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Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Over the last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage. This has only added fuel to the fire making it harder for buyers to have that winning offer.
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San Diego gardens are busy putting on a great show right now. But summer’s just around the corner, and it’s time to get them ready for warmer temperatures.
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Moving to a new place is a big deal whether it’s due to a job change, retirement or a family situation. And it’s an even bigger deal if you’re moving to a new city or state. Ask yourself these 8 questions before you make that move.
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Even with high inflation and rising interest rates, we had another record-breaking month in the North County and San Diego housing markets. Year-over prices in North County were up a whopping 25 percent, and homes sold at 106.7 percent of their asking prices!
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