southern california real estate Tag
San Diego Tourism
It’s that time of the year! Summer is over and we get America’s Finest City and our beautiful beaches back. We all know that San Diego is a popular travel destination so we thought it would be fun to share some facts from San Diego’s...
02 September, 2019
Interest Rates: The Cost of Waiting
One of the most commonly asked questions we get as Realtors is, “When is it a good time to buy...
02 September, 2019
Why You Should Stage Your Home
No matter how luxurious, captivating, and impeccable your house is, it is hard to conceptualize the full potential when it is sitting empty. Staging a home that is for sale is not a new concept, however it continues to gain attraction as the market gets...
24 July, 2019
Sold ~ New Community in Coastal Encinitas
You heard it here first… There is a brand new community near the beautiful coastline of Encinitas, California. The community is an islet of 13 new homes, both single and two story options available. This gorgeous new community captures the very best of coastal...
02 June, 2019
Luxurious New Housing Development in Encinitas
Your two favorite real estate agents got the awesome opportunity to tour a brand-new luxury housing development in Encinitas, CA. Throughout our careers we’ve both seen plenty of houses in the making and this tour was no ordinary experience, so we had to share it...
05 April, 2019
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
Is The Rise in Housing Inventory Enough?
The most competitive, tightest housing market in decades may finally be loosening its grip, and that could put pressure on overheated home prices. The supply of homes for sale in the second quarter of 2018, the all-important spring market, rose at three times the rate...
07 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