Here in fabulous San Diego, it continues to be a buyer’s real estate market. With housing prices significantly down from five years ago and mortgage interest rates continuing to be historically low, it is a great time to buy Real estate is not as complicated as it may seem to be. I know there are…
When selecting a general contractor to do a remodel you should take into consideration the following tips: Referral – Usually the best way to find any vendor is by word of mouth. So if you know someone who can refer a contractor to you that is probably one of the best ways to find one….
Whether you live in a single-family home, condo or an apartment, it is wise to keep it as secure as possible. Statistics show that in times of economic downturns, home burglaries go up. So it is more important than ever that you keep your home safe and secure. Listed below are some tips that you…
Everybody wants the “perfect” house. But what is the perfect house? Well, for everyone it is different. In fact, buyers’ home criteria range from A to Z. What one person loves in a home, may very much be the opposite for another. Some may want a cute house, in a nice quiet neighborhood with a…
Through the years, I have seen a lot of single detached homes, condos, lofts, townhomes and almost every other type of property you can imagine. I have seen everything from demanding fixers to extravagant remodels and everything in between. But few have the amazing emotional draw that I like to call the “WOW! factor.” I…
With mortgage interest rates at an historic low, money is now cheap to borrow and it is an incredible time to consider taking advantage of this opportunity. There are several different ways to use this opportunity to your own advantage and listed below are a few ideas for you to consider. If you do not…
Traditional landscaping has always included a lot of lawn. Whether it is the backyard of a residential home or the imposing front aspect of a commercial property, lush green grass is more often than not the landscaping of choice. But although lawns are beautiful, they are one of the most high maintenance landscape choices that…
In the real estate world, “commercial real estate” refers to office buildings, retail space, apartments and basically any property other than single family residential that is designated for some kind of a business. There are also mixed use properties that are considered commercial which are a mix of both commercial and residential. Like all real…
In the last two decades, more and more Americans have been buying property in other countries. Often, it is for a second home or a home for retirement. In some cases, it is even to relocate on a permanent basis. Our world has become smaller as it has evolved into an international market place, which…
