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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…

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…

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…

Want a Bigger Home?

Are you dreaming of extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your home? Maybe it’s time to make that move… If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have just simply changed, it’s a great time to sell your house and move up. Why? With mortgage rates still…

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…

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…

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…