San Diego in July

    “June falls asleep upon her bier of flowers; In vain are dewdrops sprinkled o’er her, In vain would fond winds fan her back to life, Her hours are numbered on the floral dial.” –Lucy Larcom   San Diego in July has lots of daylight hours to explore the city’s attractions. It’s not likely…

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San Diego in June

    “June falls asleep upon her bier of flowers; In vain are dewdrops sprinkled o’er her, In vain would fond winds fan her back to life, Her hours are numbered on the floral dial.” –Lucy Larcom   San Diego in June has lots of daylight hours to explore the city’s attractions. It’s not likely…

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Succeed in Selling

Well, as we all know, Hiring the right real estate agent should be first on every home sale to-do list! With your agent’s knowledge of what buyers want and what features are helping homes sell in your area, your home will sell for the best possible price—if you follow their advice. Selling your home is going…

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San Diego in May

    “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” –William James   In May, you’ll usually find lots of things to do in San Diego. Winter rains will be gone, and in most years, June Gloom won’t start at the beaches until later in the year. Summer vacation season hasn’t started yet, and…

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August Housing Experts Anticipated Trends

  The Real Estate HEAT (Housing Experts Anticipating Trends) Index is a monthly leading indicator of nearly 40 housing markets in the U.S. Five Star Professional partners with thousands of real estate agents who complete a weekly survey about the conditions they are observing in their marketplace. The HEAT Index has a midpoint of 50,…

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San Diego in August

  “I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” -Toni Morrison   San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! August can be San Diego’s hottest month of the year, but it’s still…

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Summer Entertaining Tips

  Is summer the easiest time of year to entertain? The hardest part is finding a date when all your friends and loved ones are free to come over. Once that’s done, though, the rest is smooth sailing. Plus, Summer menu, keep it super simple. Backyard BBQ’s are a summer staple, especially here in San…

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San Diego in July

  “We thread our way through a moving forest of ice-cream cones and crimson thighs.” -Jean-Dominique Bauby   San Diego is such a beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do! July is the peak of San Diego’s tourist season, with lots of families on vacation and Arizona residents looking to…

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Tips for a Bug-Free Home

  Summer is a great time with plenty of sunshine, picnics, and gardening. But, on the other hand, it’s also the season when more flies and other insects enter the home, which can be incredibly annoying. The ‘warmth’ of the time accelerates their life cycle, making their population increase. Because of their activities, they tend…

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Purchasing a Home in the Summer

  Thinking about purchasing a home this summer?   Summer is the sunniest time of year! It is a great time for exploring new neighborhoods and dreaming about those future backyard BBQs. Before you start any serious browsing though, it’s important to understand what the housing market is like for buyers right now. It is also…

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