Hiring a real estate agent is the first step in selling your home. Over the past few years, real estate agents, like waiters in a popular restaurant, have simply been order takers. No experience necessary . . . just write down what the customer...
The first impression makes all the difference when selling your home. These home staging tips will make potential buyers fall in love, creating an emotional connection that brings in an offer.
First impressions are lasting. The front door ...
How Does Mello-Roos Work?
A San Diego Mello-Roos Community Facilities district (CFD) is formed. Mello-Roos is a method of financing government entities (cities, school districts) and other special districts) to fund the cost of public improvem...
Why did C.A.R. sponsor Proposition 19?
California is facing a housing crisis with a severe shortage of homes for sale to meet the demand. The passage of this initiative will have significant positive consequences both short-term and long-term ...
Walk The Block Every Saturday
"Walk The Block" is a community initiative that was created in July 2020 to help struggling small businesses in Barrio Logan. Shop owners and local vendors set up their outdoor booths all along Logan Avenue....
With home values at all-time highs, we’ve talked to a lot of landlords who are wondering whether they should sell now or continue to rent. We recommend taking advantage of this hot seller’s market to sell now, as there are a some important ...
Buying your first home can be an exciting time. But it can also bring a lot of stress to the table because it is the single largest purchase that most of us will make in our lives. Because of that fact, it is important to avoid the pitfalls tha...
If you’re a senior, chances are you’ve thought about the prospect of downsizing. Maybe you want to be closer to family or less square footage to maintain. Maybe you have medical issues and moving will help you address them. Or, maybe you ju...
Families hoping to purchase a new home may wonder if this is even possible when they are saddled with debt already. While debt can certainly be an obstacle, it’s not necessarily an insuperable one. If you can reduce your debt prior to applyin...