Helping You Buy and Sell Real Estate in San Diego
What do you do? As a Real Estate broker & active agent, I have to tell you there’s so much that goes into this “job”. Not only do I consult with people one of the most expensive transactions in their life but I am also their therapist. Yeah, a therapist. It’s true. Haven’t you heard […]
You’ve spent countess hours searching online, driving by neighborhoods, walking through open houses & now you’re ready to make the move. You’re heart is all in but don’t let that trip you up from finding the right agent. Did you know most people hire the first real estate agent they meet? You know better […]
So you’re thinking about buying a home. Isn’t it so exciting? The thought of laying down your roots, painting & decorating your home to your heart’s content & oh man don’t forget about that tax write off. Jumping for joy! But when you come down from cloud nine, reality strikes. There’s a lot that goes […]
Its interesting. Every time people find out my career of choice they have 1 of 2 opinions. Either how awesome it is to own or how awful it is to be a homeowner. To me I have to side with the former. Homeownership to me is about community, a long term decision about where to […]
The media really seems to contradict itself, doesn’t it? Reasons not to buy like the state of economy & the shadow inventory OR reasons why you should buy like the interest rates & short sales. Why is now a good time to buy? Shadow inventory & short sales. Contradictory? Yes but reasons to buy. Why? The current […]
For all of you homebuyers out there, be mindful! Lenders aren’t handing out money like they used to a few years ago. You will be put through the ringer! Ask anyone who’s applied for a mortgage in the last couple years, they’ll tell you. It’s crucial to work with a competent lender who knows the […]
Can this be true? It may be starting April 5th, 2010. U.S. Treasury department is going to require that any bank receiving federal assistance will have only 10 days to respond to short sale offers presented to them. In order to be considered for the HAFA program: The home must be the principle residence of the […]
$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS FOR A LIMITED TIME Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and […]
Yes, you read that correctly. First time buyers who get into contract before April 30th will be able to double dip into both the Federal Tax credit of $8000 & the newly instated CA tax credit of $10,000. The loop hole has not been shut out & may not be since the window of opportunity […]
Are you a buyer in the North County San Diego market? Are you scouring the Internet for hours to find the best deal? So, how’s it going? Let me guess….not well & if you don’t have an agent, you’re probably ready to throw in the towel. This is why you need an agent! There are many reasons why its […]
