If you are a fan of farmer’s markets, you have to go to this one. It’s held every Thursday from 3-7 pm in the heart of North Park. Find everything you need for your fruit and produce needs, plan that fancy meal for guests, pick up your favorites for your sweet tooth and even find…
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I ask this question of people all of the time! The litany of answers is enough to write a book. What I have found is that MOST BUYERS ARE AFRAID OF WHAT OTHERS WILL SAY. Yes…buyers are afraid of paying too much or not getting a good enough interest rate, or they’ll be judged for…
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IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR HOME PRICES TO DROP even more, you may be MISSING OUT on some great deals. Interest rates have continued to drop consistently over the past six weeks. The difference of a 1/4 % in rate can allow you to buy quite a bit more house for your money. I recently…
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When it comes to real estate, everyone wants a good deal, right? The foreclosure properties always draw the attention of buyers. Who wouldn’t want to buy a property WAY UNDER MARKET VALUE. Just go in and fix it up, and you’ve made money! In my experience I have seen and shown a lot of foreclosure…
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As a North Park resident myself, I am proud to show off one of my favorite parts of San Diego. As I drive the neighborhoods previewing and showing properties, I am impressed with how our community has changed. More and more, my friends and I choose to spend our leisure time experiencing the festivities and…
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You knew I’d eventually get around to this topic, didn’t you? Not that I’m the master of organization, but I have had some success in this area. CAN YOU PARK YOUR CAR IN YOUR GARAGE? If you can’t, IT’s TIME YOU TOOK ACTION. So, let’s get started. This article will map out a strategy for…
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Every where I go people ask me: “how is the market?” I answer: “It’s doing well.” The news outlets seem to be focused on how sales were compared to last year; and blast the headlines: SALES DOWN OVER LAST YEAR. On the surface that seems depressing. Truthfully, most variances over last year are only 1%…
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Do you ever feel like your pockets have been totally picked? After a down payment and closing costs, WHERE’S THE MONEY TO MOVE? Every time I work with buyers I give them this advice: GET RID OF WHAT YOU DON’T USE. But do they listen? I have moved enough to finally realize every box makes…
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This is an option many homeowners consider. If you’ve ever thought about doing this, you might want to reconsider. I TELL MY CLIENTS it’s important to see where you money grows the fastest. BEFORE YOU TOUCH THAT 401K, read this article. There is a lot to consider and some caluculation to do; and …..ALWAYS CHECK…
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I just put this ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATH condo into escrow. It’s right on the border between North Park and Hillcrest. This top floor unit has amazing views. The complex is walking distance to all the action, restaurants, etc. in Hillcrest. And yet…it’s a quiet little perch in the sky. My buyer is so excited,…
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