Just Listed ~ Rancho Del Oro ~ Oceanside
2 bedrooms, 2 baths in the stunning community of Vista Way Village...
20 September, 2018
Real Estate
New Construction Standards in California Require Solar Roofing
Net-zero energy — when a building produces as much energy as it consumes — used to be science fiction. Here in California, it’s about to get real. The California Energy Commission (CEC) — California’s primary energy policy and planning agency — recently adopted new energy standards for homes...
06 September, 2018
What is Mortgage Insurance Premium and How It Helps Home Buyers
If you're a first-time mortgage borrower, you might be asking yourself, "What is MIP?" Home buyers considering getting a loan from the Federal Housing Administration will find MIP, or mortgage insurance premium, especially relevant because all FHA loans require insurance. Here's what you need to know about MIP,...
04 September, 2018
SOLD ~ San Elijo Hills
Coming Soon to San Elijo Hills, gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome. ...
23 August, 2018
6 Down Payment Myths You Should Stop Believing
If you're thinking about buying your first home, that pesky down payment has probably kept you awake more than a few nights. We get it—while a pre-approval is crucial for determining your buying power, it's the down payment that shows you mean business. But saving up...
02 August, 2018
Homebuyer Sentiment is Up, But Is That Enough for a Strong Market?
Consumer sentiment about future economic conditions in California remained about the same in the second quarter (Q2) of 2018. Planned spending on big-ticket purchases rose from the previous quarter. The outlook for future spending is more positive than negative, according to Chapman University’s California Consumer Sentiment Survey. Last quarter’s...
10 July, 2018
How to Save Money and Energy with Simple Home Maintenance Tips
The electricity you use to power your home can cost a pretty penny. The average family spends $1,900 a year on utility bills, according to the government’s Energy Star program. But did you know that performing simple home maintenance tasks can substantially bring down the cost...
05 July, 2018
Housing Market Slows From High Mortgage Rates
Will mortgage rates at recent record levels drive down home buying? Mortgage interest rates just hit the highest level in seven years, but those in the lending trenches already knew that, right? That news shouldn’t come as a surprise to those of you who live and breath the...
07 June, 2018
What NOT To Fix When Selling Your Home
Selling your home? Then you've likely had that rude awakening where a real estate agent tours your home and breaks some tough news: Your house needs work before it goes on the market. For starters, you'll have to fix the boiler. And paint. And replace those outdated cabinets ...
05 June, 2018