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
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
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
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
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,
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
