Multifamily Property – Buy with only 5% down payment! Did you know that you can buy a multifamily property with only 5% down payment? If
Welcome to The Cliffs Mobile Home Park in Allied Gardens! UPDATE: We closed escrow in March, for $312,000! Built in 2017, this newer Golden West
Real estate in Q1 of 2024 has remained stable. For detached home sales, both Carlsbad and Vista reached or nearly reached their April 2022 record
2025 Mortgage Loan Limits Mortgage loan limits will increase on January 1, 2025. In San Diego, the jumbo loan limit for a single family home
When a loved one passes away, they may leave their real estate as a trust inheritance. Here’s how it works: A property owner sets up
Happy Thanksgiving! I just checked October 2024 sales numbers, and this is the first time in a while that North San Diego County hasn’t set
Welcome to the best of Allied Gardens! This immaculate Cavco West manufactured home offers three bedrooms and two full baths, in an open 1307 square
Is home staging really worth it? Why do so many people recommend staging when selling your home? Does it really make that big of a
One of real estate’s best-kept secrets is the Renovation Loan. Renovation loans can help buyers afford to buy and rehab a home. Both the purchase price
Happy Halloween! The weather is finally showing signs of cooling off, just in time for the beginning of the holiday season. As usual, though, the
Mortgage Affordability Calculation – The First Step for Home Buyers Almost all home buyers begin with the same question: How Much Home Can I Afford? Only your lender
Wood Burning vs. Natural Gas Fireplaces After growing up with wood burning fireplaces, I was surprised to learn that natural gas fireplaces are the cheaper,
Seller Escrow Timeline Congratulations! You have accepted an offer for the sale of your home, and opened escrow. So what’s next? How long should everything
Fall is already here, and the real estate market continues to hold steady. Last month, August sales prices set a new all-time record for Oceanside
Property Tax is Boring. Read This Anyway. Why am I writing about property tax calculation? Because I’m not just your real estate broker, I’m your
Mortgage Refinancing Closing Costs Are you thinking about refinancing your home? Here’s what to expect regarding refinancing closing costs. Refinancing is cheaper than taking out
When you plan to buy a home, one of the first things to know is how much cash you need to get started. This article
Summer is winding down, but the real estate market is holding steady. For the first time in a while, last month’s median sales prices didn’t
Unless you have been boycotting all media lately (I wouldn’t blame you), you have heard that the rules have changed for buyer agent commissions. I
San Diego Wildfires: Myths If you live in San Diego County, you already know that wildfires are a common hazard. First, we need to dispel
When Rates Fall, You Save Lower mortgage rates can save you thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. For home buyers, lower mortgage
I checked June 2024 sales numbers for six North County cities. Out of six cities, two set new sales price records! For detached home sales,
Are you planning a budget for your existing home, or considering buying a home? There are plenty of mortgage calculators available online, but they don’t include
Conventional home loan programs are the most common loan programs used to buy a home. They make up around 60% of all mortgages. NOTE: You can also
Need some relief from property tax bills? If you are a homeowner in California and over 62, blind, and/or disabled, you may qualify for the Property Tax Postponement
I checked May 2024 sales numbers for six North County cities. Out of six cities, three set new sales price records! For detached home sales,
Do you want to take out a reverse mortgage? First, consider how much it’s going to cost. Here are the basics, and costs, of reverse
