Protecting your property [Infographic]

Protecting your property The FBI reports that a burglary is committed every 20 seconds, with nearly 1.6 million of such crimes nationwide every year. Follow these tips to avoid burglary, especially if your house is listed for sale.

A safe Halloween in Chula Vista

With Halloween 2015 just around the corner, our friendly Chula Vista Police Department is sharing some Halloween safety tips with the community via their Facebook Page.

Why Buying A Home Requires A Local Expert

When buying a home you have a lot on you mind. Financing, closing costs, contingencies and even crazy sellers at times. Having confidence in your real estate agent shouldn’t be something left to chance. Buying a home is nothing like selling a home. I can confidently say I can list any property from San Diego […]

Your First Step To Buying a Home: Prepare

What happens when you don’t prepare for for something? It either doesn’t happen or does so with so much added stress, cost, time and energy. This is true of all aspects of your life and applies just as much to the home buying process. If you do not prepare, expect a bumpy road ahead. “Before […]

Things Homebuyers Should Never Say

Buying a home is a very emotional process and can lead some to say more or less than what is needed to successfully negotiate the best deal. I am always scouring the web for real estate news and articles to not only stay on top of the real estate market but also to see what […]

5 Worst Remodels for Resale [Infographic]

Remodeling your home often time increases your home’s appeal, use and value yet not all home improvement projects are worth the investment especially if you plan on selling the home over the next few years. Here are 5 home improvements you should avoid based on cost and return on investment.

The Truth About Open Houses

Open Houses are a staple in the real estate industry. When the market is hot, you’re likely to see dozens of open house signs from every real estate brokerage in town at every major intersection on the way to the grocery store. But what if I told you Open Houses don’t sell houses. Let me […]

How Selling a home to buy another works

If you’ve ever bought a home before, you are likely to be somewhat familiar with the home buying process even if you purchased your property 15 years ago. What you may not be familiar with is how to go about buying a home if you need to sell your current residence. As of this moment […]

3 Reasons NOT To Buy Real Estate Today

It may be counter intuitive for a real estate professional to suggest clients not buy a home yet that is exactly what I’ve advised a half-dozen of my clients for the time being. Last week I shared the historical view that San Diego’s current real estate market is not a Housing Bubble but that does not […]

How To Choose A Real Estate Agent

You’re ready to buy your first home or are looking to upgrade to a larger property but need to find that right real estate agent to get the job of selling or buying done. But where do you start with your search of a real estate agent? Choosing the right realtor or real estate agent […]