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Posted on 03/02/2020

Photo by Gustavo Frazao via Shutterstock Whether you’ve been saving up for a while or you’re just getting started, getting into a home might be easier than you think. If you’re looking to buy a home, but you just aren’t sure about tying all your savings into a house, check out the various loan options with low down...

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Posted on 02/24/2020

Tips for Homebuyers: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

If you want to find and purchase a great house at a budget-friendly price, it helps to enter the homebuying journey with a plan in hand. Lucky for you, we're here to help you prepare for all stages of the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips so you can set yourself up for success as...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/17/2020

How Conforming Loan Limit Increase Affects the Jumbo Market

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay If you bought a house that was over $484,350 prior to 2020, you had to get a jumbo loan, which is a non-conforming loan. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased the limit on conforming loans to $510,400 in most areas. The FHFA also increased the loan limit to $765,600 in some...

Posted on 02/10/2020

How Much Should I Spend on a Home?

Home prices may vary greatly throughout the country. But, buying a home is most likely the largest purchase you will make in your life. Deciding just how much to spend on your home isn’t just a matter of numbers--it also depends on your lifestyle and long-term goals. In today’s post, I’m going to give you a few ways you...

Buying A Home

Budgeting

Posted on 02/03/2020

3 Home Improvement Products to Make Your Daily Cleaning Easier

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...

Posted on 01/27/2020

Questions to Consider Before You Invest in Home Improvements

Before you sell your home, you may want to invest in property upgrades. That way, you can enhance your residence both inside and out and boost your chances of enjoying a fast, profitable house selling experience. Ultimately, there are many questions to consider prior to investing in home improvements. These questions include: 1. Which home improvements should I prioritize?...

Home Improvements

Selling Your Home

Posted on 01/20/2020

Tips for House Sellers: How to Capture Buyers' Attention

Home sellers sometimes struggle to stir up interest in their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to help your residence capture buyers' attention, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing should engage and inform buyers. Otherwise, an ineffective listing may make it tough for a seller to effectively promote his or...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/13/2020

Is Selling a House Easy?

Selling your house should be a quick, seamless task. Yet the home selling journey varies based on a number of factors, including the condition of a seller's residence and the current state of the housing market. And if you fail to plan ahead for the home selling journey, you may struggle to achieve your desired results. There are several...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/06/2020

Items to Buy Before You List Your Home

For those who want to achieve the best-possible results during the house selling journey, it helps to plan ahead. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready to list your home and enjoy a seamless property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three items that every seller needs to pick up before listing a house. 1. Cleaning...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 03/06/2020

Video Tour - 6331 Di Vita Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Don’t miss this rare opportunity in Bressi Ranch--a sought-after Cassia Plan 2 that is seldom on the market! Its premium location features privacy and views galore. Situated on a beautifully landscaped, single-loaded cul-de-sac street, this home sits close to the top of Bressi Ranch, high above homes below, with sunset and ocean views from the master bedroom, family room, kitchen and backyard. This floor plan features separate living and dining rooms, downstairs bed/bath - See supplement for more Neighborhoods: Bressi Ranch Complex Features: ,,,,,,, Equipment: Garage Door Opener Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer...

Posted on 03/05/2020

6331 Di Vita Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92009 is now new to the market!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity in Bressi Ranch--a sought-after Cassia Plan 2 that is seldom on the market! Its premium location features privacy and views galore. Situated on a beautifully landscaped, single-loaded cul-de-sac street, this home sits close to the top of Bressi Ranch, high above homes below, with sunset and ocean views from the master bedroom, family room, kitchen and backyard. This floor plan features separate living and dining rooms, downstairs bed/bath - See supplement for more Neighborhoods: Bressi Ranch Complex Features: ,,,,,,, Equipment: Garage Door Opener Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer...

Posted on 02/14/2020

28890 Lilac Rd #SPC 17, Valley Center, CA 92082 now has a new price of $59,900!

This mobile home is move-in ready. What a great home with lots of character. Newly painted home this all of exterior and trim. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms. Updated counter tops and flooring in bathrooms and living/kitchen space. New toilets and ceiling fan. Hide Away Lake mobile home park is a very desirable and sought after community. Very few homes coming up for sale in this community. Neighborhoods: Hide Away Lake Complex Features: ,,,,,,, Equipment: Dryer, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Public Sewer Topography:...