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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…

How to Furnish your Home on a Budget

Furnishing your home is a dauntless task no matter the situation – whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve relocated to larger digs. If you want quality pieces that aren’t built of plasterboard and glue, furnishing a home can be a time and money-consuming challenge. Finding great furniture, on the other hand, does not have…

San Diego in December

“Remember This December, That love weighs more than gold!” ― Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! If you visit San Diego in December, there will be no ice or snow unless it has been artificially created. Santa Claus is more…

San Diego in September

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soil.” ― Peggy Toney Horton San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! With the throngs of tourists receding from the beaches and less chance of fog or rain, September makes a great window…

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…

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…

San Diego in April

“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ― Socrates, 469 BCE San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! When you live in San Diego, not much changes, the weather is usually god,…

San Diego in March

“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! Each spring, visitors flock to San Diego in March to enjoy the mild temperatures and the change of season. During this month, Southern…

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…

Day After Christmas

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” Andy Rooney It’s the day after Christmas… This day can be full of all sorts of different emotions that can vary from one person to the next, however, I…