Buying a House
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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
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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
Are you an all-cash buyer? When you pay with cash, you can enjoy a negotiating advantage, a shorter escrow period, and you pay fewer escrow fees. Here’s
If you’re self employed, how do you qualify to buy a home? How do you satisfy a lender without regular bi-weekly paychecks? Many self employed
Sales prices are staying high. For detached home sales, Oceanside set a new record high sales price for April 2024, at $975,000. Inventory has continued
What are the different types of mortgage lenders out there? Whether you’re looking to buy or refi, there are plenty of companies competing for your
When planning to buy a home, one of the first questions to ask is: What is my mortgage FICO score? Here’s how your FICO score
Congratulations! You have signed a Residential Listing Agreement to list your home for sale. What’s next? Here’s my Listing Checklist for preparing your home for
Sales prices continue to climb. For detached home sales, both San Marcos and Vista set new record high sales prices for March 2024 sales. In
Multifamily Property – Buy with only 5% down payment! Did you know that you can buy a multifamily property with only 5% down payment? If
Rent Increase Limit in San Diego County – updated for 2024 UPDATE: I have added new updates to the Tenant Protection Act – effective April
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
Buyer Escrow Timeline Congratulations! Your offer was accepted, and you have opened escrow on your new home. So what’s next? How long should everything take? Is
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
Can you afford a monthly mortgage bill, but need San Diego down payment assistance? Good news! There are San Diego down payment assistance programs for
San Diego County residents qualify for reduced-cost rain barrels! Why Rain Barrels? You already know that we are in the midst of a devastating drought.
Are you or have you served in the military? Have you checked your eligibility for VA loan programs? If possible, consider taking advantage of this
When it comes to home seller disclosures, what do you need to provide? When you sell your home, you are required by law to disclose
Update: The Real Estate Market in North County San Diego Data Source: Mylene’s Real Estate Market Report uses data from CRMLS for 2021-2023 and represents
One of the biggest obstacles for home buyers is having enough cash up front. Many home buyers qualify for the monthly housing payment, yet they
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) was established in 1975. CalHFA provides home financing and down payment assistance programs for low to moderate income Californians. If you
