The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. And making your move more efficient and less stressful will be a big help.
Continue reading Your Move: 10 Tips to Make It Go Smoothly
The heat is on! Check your irrigation systems to make sure your San Diego garden is getting enough water and there are no leaks.
Continue reading San Diego Garden Tips August 2022
The North County and San Diego County housing markets are slowing. Since April, we’ve seen an increase in supply with fewer pending and sold homes. Market times have increased, but only slightly. And although homes still sold over asking price in June, those numbers also dropped.
Continue reading North County and San Diego Housing Markets July 2022
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible.
Continue reading 7 Costly Home Selling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Ready to celebrate Independence Day? Here are your San Diego fireworks displays from one end of the county to the other. I’ve listed them alphabetically by community. Please note that the Oceanside and Mission Bay displays are on July 3rd.
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Summer’s here and the weather’s warming up. Help your San Diego garden thrive and look beautiful all summer long.
Continue reading San Diego Garden Tips July 2022
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.
Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Accent Wall Design
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.
Continue reading North County and San Diego Housing Markets June 2022
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.
Continue reading Rising Mortgage Rates, Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
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.
Continue reading San Diego Garden Tips June 2022