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Buying a Home in your 20’s

Nowadays buying a home in your 20’s might seem like a dream, between entry-level salaries, college loans, and the desire to just be young and have fun. 20-somethings definitely believe homeownership is beyond their reach. Fun fact though, millennials are increasingly opting to buy a house in their 20s, as an investment and to…

What to know before buying a home with a guest house

Thinking of buying a home with a guest house? There are multiple reasons why you might want the extra space. Whether you have the need to accommodate older relatives long term, or grown children looking for some privacy or just a separate space for guests when they visit. As we age, we tend…

Know the Home Inspection

When it comes to buying a home, what you see isn’t exactly what you get. No matter how much buyers love your property, a home inspection that reveals significant problems can turn them off. There are numerous red flags that can pop up when getting inspected. Make sure you have a leg up and try and avoid any…

Benefits of Owning a Home

In terms of life events, buying and owning a home is up there. Graduation, marriage, babies, homeownership. The American Dream. Homeownership is not just a roof over your head! It represents shelter, stability, wealth, and pride! When you think about buying a home, many questions will come to mind. Do I really need to…

Sell My Home Now Or Sell In The Spring

Updated: January 20, 2019 The supply of homes for sale dramatically increases every spring, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Ready to put your home on the market and begin selling your home? It’s good to consider that there are many factors that go into selling a house and whether you should sell in the spring…

What Makes A House A Home

“There’s no place like home.” The age-old question that is a different answer depending on who you ask. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain blanket or your cozy bed, the emotional reasons why we choose…

Suburban Life Vs. City Life

Where you choose to live is a major contributor to who you are as a person. Choosing between suburban life vs. city life can be a tough choice for some, but easier for others. Two very different sets of benefits determine whether homeowners are drawn to the suburbs or to the inner city. There are many factors to consider, including…

Quick Overview of Living in San Diego

Living in San Diego is pretty much exactly as great as people say. Balboa Park, California Burritos, Beaches, Craft Beer, Famous Zoo and so much more! There is so much to do, so much to see and so much to eat in San Diego, you would need to live here to experience it all!…

What’s The Truth about Home Down Payments?

Separating fact from fiction in home buying can be difficult for you as a prospective buyer. The real estate market abounds with myths which could have you confused, particularly on the oft-repeated but false claim that you must place a 20 percent down payment on a home purchase. The truth of the matter is…

Home Buying Tips For Newlyweds

It is wedding season! Are you getting married? Just got married? Well, first Congratulations! Now you probably want to begin the next steps in this new chapter of your lives. Buying a home to start this new life is probably next on your list. Now, where to get started is the common question, but…