From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each. These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect the increase in both catastrophes and claims to continue.
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North County and San Diego events in February bring lots of fun activities. There are outdoor events like tidepooling, fishing, Valentine’s Day cruises, runs, walks and an equestrian show. Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, visit a museum, watch a film, or see a concert. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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January’s North County and San Diego events offer something for everyone! We’ve got celebrations and festivals of all kinds, a golf tournament, auto show and the Carlsbad Marathon. You can experience King Tut, the oceans at night and learn about stars and dinosaurs. Need home upgrades or remodeling? That’s here for you too. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. But if you follow these steps, you can get top dollar in today’s market.
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Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.
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Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”
With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems to your own home. Not only will you clear out clutter, your efforts can actually increase the value of your home.
Ready to give it a try? Here are five home organization ideas that will “spark joy” for you and your property value.
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Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to make your home the envy of your neighbors, here are several quick ways to increase your home’s curb appeal.
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The smart home is the new internet of things. It’s full of objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly with you through apps on your smart phone. In the ideal version of the wired future, all of our appliances and gadgets will talk to each other seamlessly.
What could living in a smart home look like? Picture something like this:
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Whether you’re putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home’s resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day.
These values come from the 2015 Cost vs. Value Report published by Remodeling magazine and show statistics for the Pacific states.
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