I was deeply shocked and saddened when I heard of Ron Monigold’s passing. Ron started writing his real estate column for San Diego LGBT Weekly in February of this year. Ron was always the perfect columnist. His columns were interesting, the right length, required very little editing and always on time. He came across to…
Now that spring is upon us, so is the peak season for purchasing or rethinking a home. Many new home buyers’ fantasies of ownership become a reality after searching out the right sized dwelling. It is important to make the best use of your newly acquired or existing square footage. Typically, homeowners decorate and furnish…
Many people have misconceptions when it comes to working with real estate agents. When venturing into a real estate transaction and selecting an agent, it all comes down to building relationships. As with differing transactions, agents are often diverse and may excel in varying aspects of the real estate process. From strong negotiating skills to…
Listing your home for sale can prove to be an exciting and challenging journey. In my experience as a realtor, I have discovered one fundamental truth; there will always be “house haters” and you can never fully escape them. Whether an urban condo or a rural cabin nestled in the mountains, aesthetics, locations and styles…
I am always interested in the differences between the various San Diego neighborhoods and where they are positioned in the ever-changing phases of the neighborhood life cycle. From brand new communities with freshly planted boulevards to communities that display signs of neglect and urban blight, every neighborhood is represented in the cycle of change. A…
