San Diego in February

“The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.” — William C. Bryant San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! February is a good time to visit San Diego, as winter starts to wind down and before the crowds arrive…

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What’s a Necessary Down Payment

Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house is the BIGGEST roadblock for most prospective home buyers and one of the most asked questions I get. So how much do you really need? Let’s discuss. There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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San Diego in February

“In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other.” — Linda Ellerbee San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! February is a good time to visit San Diego, as…

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Why Now is the Time to Sell

The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. If you’re on the fence about selling, you have a few choices: You can put your house up for…

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San Diego in January

“I love beginnings. If I were in charge of calendars, every day would be January 1.” ―Jerry Spinelli San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! San Diego is a great place to visit in January, especially if you live in an area where it’s cold,…

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