Zillow announced earlier this month that it was shutting down its Zillow Offers iBuyer program. Zillow’s failure illustrates the limitations of technology in the real estate market. Technology is helpful, but it still takes a real estate expert to understand the nuances of the market. And understanding the market allows real estate professionals to help buyers and sellers by properly pricing and selling homes.
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Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.
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November is still a great time to add plants to your San Diego garden. Our seasonal rain has started, so you might want to adjust your irrigation. The trimmings and fall leaves you’re cleaning up can also make beautiful holiday decorations.
Continue reading San Diego Garden Tips November 2021Not sure how you are going to decorate for Halloween this year? Looking for some creative ideas? Here are 15 unique Halloween homes that might help clear those cobwebs from your head.
Okay, not in the belfry, but all over the front door. Just cut out your bats with black poster board and attach them using damage-free poster strips.
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Recent news is that nationally the housing market is cooling off. That’s true in the North County and San Diego real estate markets, but they are still very strong. Homes continue to sell quickly and often over their asking prices, but not to the extent they were earlier this year.
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According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses. Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion and bump up your home’s security.
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Fall has arrived. The weather’s cooling, and it’s a great time to add plants and trees to your garden. Here are a few San Diego gardening tips to keep your yard looking beautiful year-round.
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Redesigns or remodels can leave homeowners with a hole in their pocket. What start as great ideas can quickly snowball into significant expenses. But sprucing up your home doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
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Although prices dropped for a second month in a row in the North County and San Diego real estate markets, experts don’t expect a big slowdown anytime soon. Year-over median prices were still up 15 percent in August, and countywide inventory crept back down to less than a month.
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Selling your home when you also are buying a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner. This is especially true when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it’s dwindling. You’re not alone either if you’re already feeling drained by the complex logistics of buying and selling all at once.
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