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San Diego in June
“June falls asleep upon her bier of flowers; In vain are dewdrops sprinkled o’er her, In vain would fond winds fan her back to life, Her hours are numbered on the floral dial.” –Lucy Larcom San Diego in June has lots of daylight hours to explore the city’s attractions. It’s not likely…
Read MoreSucceed in Selling
Well, as we all know, Hiring the right real estate agent should be first on every home sale to-do list! With your agent’s knowledge of what buyers want and what features are helping homes sell in your area, your home will sell for the best possible price—if you follow their advice. Selling your home is going…
Read MoreSan Diego in May
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” –William James In May, you’ll usually find lots of things to do in San Diego. Winter rains will be gone, and in most years, June Gloom won’t start at the beaches until later in the year. Summer vacation season hasn’t started yet, and…
Read MoreReal Estate vs COVID: Who Will Win?
The San Diego market is really interesting right now. The world is going through a change and we are thrown so much information every day, but life still has to go on. I did a Zoom call with other professionals in real estate and we talked about the market and specifically the San…
Read MoreSan Diego in April
“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” –Socrates Whether you’re traveling for spring break or just a springtime getaway, San Diego is one of the best places you can visit in April. While much of the country is still…
Read MoreBenefits of Owning a Home
More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection for our families through the evolving health crisis. DID YOU KNOW? Today, 65.3% of…
Read MoreSan Diego in March
“March is a month of expectation.” –Emily Dickenson San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! San Diego is a fun place to visit in March, especially during the brief break between winter and spring break. Winter rains taper off or disappear altogether.…
Read MoreCan I Afford a Home?
So you are thinking about purchasing a home…And you are wondering if you can actually afford one. Let’s talk about the market The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the…
Read MoreSurprises When You Do Home Demo
Now there are definitely surprises when you do home demo, life is not like HGTV. They make it seem so simple, or even fun (Thanks Chip!). But home demo isn’t glamorous or easy For a homeowner starting a remodel, finally smashing with that hammer can be cathartic. Just knowing that those unnecessary walls and…
Read MoreSan Diego in September
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” -Helen Hunt Jackson San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! September is an excellent time to visit San Diego if your schedule allows (Back…
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