San Diego Gardens December 2023

SAN DIEGO GARDENS DECEMBER 2023 Pam Fraser. Picture of a table covered with potted house plants.

Because of our wonderful weather, San Diego gardens continue to grow year-round. December is a great time to add bare-root plants, native wildflowers and cool-season annuals and vegetables.

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35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less Pam Fraser. Grey room with orange chair and white and grey pottery.

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer. But furnishing your new home can be costly.

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San Diego Gardens November 2023

San Diego gardens by Pam Fraser. Maidenhair tree with bright yellow autumn leaves
Maidenhair Tree

It’s still the best time to plant almost everything in San Diego gardens. So plant now for a beautiful garden next spring.

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Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You?

Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You? Income property is popular, but is landlord life for you? Pam Fraser Picture of a high rise condominium or apartment building

If the thought of investing your money into a rental property excites you, join the club.

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San Diego Gardens October 2023

San Diego Gardens October 2023 Pam Fraser. Picture of a newly planted tree in rich soil.

Fall is here and it’s time to plant!

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Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers for Your Home

Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers for Your Home. Pam Fraser. Woman looking to the right and smiling.

Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.

Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were racing the clock trying to lock in a low mortgage rate and gain a foothold in the market, current buyers are more discerning. Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed their limits of affordability, leading them to prioritize cost, condition, and overall value.

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San Diego Gardens September 2023

San Diego Gardens September 2023 Pam  Fraser. Picture of purple poppies planted with red Ranculus
Pansies and Ranunculus

Summer’s almost over in our San Diego gardens. Days are getting shorter, and cooler weather is ahead. It’s time to get ready for planting season.

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7 Common Homebuyer Regrets:
How to Avoid Them

7 Common Homebuyer Regrets:<br>How to Avoid Them Pam Fraser Picture of a man looking regretful standing in front of a house

To avoid buyer regrets, make sure you consider your future self when shopping for a home.

Most new homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging housing market say they’re glad they found their current homes. But that doesn’t mean newly-minted homeowners don’t have any regrets about their buying choices.

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How to Avoid Them

San Diego Gardens August 2023

San Diego Gardens August 2023 Picture of pink Colchicum Waterlily flowers in the fall. Pam Fraser
Colchicum Waterlily

August is here. Time to relax in the shade with a cold drink, make sure your plants have enough to drink too, and enjoy your San Diego garden.

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Renovate or Relocate?
3 Questions to Help You Decide

Renovate or Relocate?<br />3 Questions to Help You Decide Pam Fraser picture of modern homes with blue sky

Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between the decision to renovate it or relocate to a new home. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider. This includes potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life.

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