San Diego in November
“November woods are bare and still. November days are bright and good. Life’s noon burns up life’s morning chill. Life’s night rests feet which long have stood.” — Helen Fiske Hunt Jackson San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! In San Diego, November heralds the…
Saving for a Downpayment
Saving for a down payment is probably at the top of your mind when you start the home-buying process. However, you can still have concerns regarding the process, such as how much to save and how to get started. If you identify with that, your down payment might be more affordable than you initially imagined. …
San Diego in October
“October is a fallen leaf, but it is also the wider horizon more clearly seen. It is the distant hill once more in sight, and the enduring constellations above that hill once again.” — Hal Borlan San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! In San…
San Diego in September
“…there is a clarity about September. On clear days, the sun seems brighter, the sky more blue, the white clouds take on marvelous shapes; the moon is a wonderful apparition, rising gold, cooling to silver; and the stars are so big. The September storms… are exhilarating…” — Faith Baldwin San Diego is such a beautiful…
What Sellers Need to Know about the Market
If you’re considering selling your home, you may be aware of the current slowdown in the property market. The peak frenzy the market saw over the previous two years has somewhat subsided, but it is still a sellers’ market. The good news is that you haven’t missed your chance to sell your home and move…
San Diego in August
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” — William Shakespeare San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! When it comes to things to do and the weather, San Diego in August is among my favorite times of the year. Despite being the hottest month…
Is Pre-Approval Key?
You might have heard that getting pre-approval is a step you must take before setting off on your trip if you’re hoping to purchase a home this year. But why is it the case? And does the evolving market of today still make it important? The truth is that having a pre-approval letter from your…
San Diego in July
“July: Just take me to the Ocean.” — Unknown San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! July is the peak of San Diego’s tourist season, with lots of families on vacation and Arizona residents looking to escape the heat. Despite being California’s southernmost big city,…
What to Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan
There are several important considerations to make when you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home. Even though it’s thrilling to begin considering moving in and decorating, use caution when making any significant purchases. Following your loan application, there are a few things you should probably avoid. Avoid Making Large Cash Deposits Cash is…
San Diego in June
“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and…