Listing Archives - Melissa Tucci

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…

Benefits 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…

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…

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…

Get Creative With Your Flex Space

So you want to get creative with your flex space. Well, I have a few ideas. First, what is a flex space? A flex room, a bonus room, an extra room, or a spare room. This multi-purpose room can be defined as an area in a home that could be used for a variety…

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…

The City Between Hillcrest and North Park

University Heights, the city between Hillcrest and North Park, is a popular and somewhat low-key neighborhood. The area is known for it’s small but superb dining options, relatively low congestion, and close proximity to both Downtown San Diego and the beaches. The name “University” dates back to the land boom of the 1880s…

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!…