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Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned pro, buying a home is a big deal. It’s easy to fall so in love with a house that you lose sight of the more practical questions you should be asking: does it have a termite infestation? Will the ceiling leak every time it rains? Are the…

San Diego in June

“Far up in the deep blue sky, Great white clouds are floating by; All the world is dressed in green; Many happy birds are seen, Roses bright and sunshine clear Show that lovely June is here.”― F. G. Sanders San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to…

San Diego in May

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! It’s May, and you’ll find tons of things to do in the beautiful city of San Diego! Winter rains will…

Taxes & stimulus: Help Homeownership?

Many Americans look forward to the tax season because they’re expecting a tax refund from Uncle Sam. Last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent $324 billion back to taxpayers. “Nearly 8 out of 10 received a tax refund worth an average of $2,895”, according to Business Insider. This average does vary by state but provides an idea…

Benefits of Homeownership 2021

We’ve all heard it before, and I have even said it before: buying a home is part of the American dream. It can initially be more expensive to own a home than rent (depending on circumstances), but there are multiple benefits of buying a home that you can’t get from renting. Read on to learn…

SAN DIEGO IN NOVEMBER

“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.” Sarah Addison Allen SAN DIEGO IS IN CALIFORNIA’S PURPLE TIER ON THE CORONAVIRUS for November 2020. So we are back to not being able to do as much around our beautiful city. BUT we can still make the most…

San Diego in October

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul… but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October.” -Peggy Horton San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! October is nearly…

Renting Vs. Buying

Whether to rent or buy the place where you live is a major decision. And you’re wondering if you should stop renting and buy a house too. Your dog wants a yard, your kids want a playground, and you wouldn’t mind a garage and an office. There’s only one problem: You aren’t sure you…

The Real Estate Debate

I was part of a panel of like-minded realtors in San Diego for the Real Talk: Real Estate Debate. I wanted to share with you my episodes and briefly summarize how I believe the market has been affected by the Pandemic, why there is still so much activity, and how I measure my success…

San Diego Summer

“While you could do this at any time of the year, there’s just something special about being outside on a late summer night and contemplating the questions of the universe.” – Unknown August is San Diego’s hottest month of the year, but it’s still quite pleasant with temperatures in the mid to high 70s. Surfing…