Is Flipping Houses a Good Idea These Days?

Is Flipping Houses a Good Idea These Days?

Just ahead of the housing bubble, flipping houses was an investor pass-time, especially here in San Diego.  As home prices started to rise, many would-be real estate moguls bought....

Loan Options with Low Downpayments

Loan Options with Low Downpayments

U.S. economists expect 2015 to be a strong year for housing. What this means to you is that more homes are selling and the supply of available homes is decreasing. This also means ....

Is this Neighborhood Headed Up? Or Down?

Is this Neighborhood Headed Up? Or Down?

When searching for a killer deal on a residential purchase, you’ll often find good opportunities on the edge of up-and-coming neighborhoods. But how do you tell if a neighb....

Attracting Homebuyers in the Winter Months

Attracting Homebuyers in the Winter Months

Seeing a snow covered photo looks a little out of place on a San Diego real estate website, I know!  But this article is targeted not only for my local market, but for all those p....

Lighting a Fire in Your New Fireplace

Lighting a Fire in Your New Fireplace

As the weather chills, snow falls and socializing moves indoors, what could be more inviting than a warm cup of cocoa in front of a bright crackling fire? If your new home has a wo....

Black Friday Home Sales

Black Friday Home Sales

As we prepare to enter the holiday shopping season, home sellers may think it is too late to sell their home this year. You may have heard that homes sell better in the spring, so ....