• Mythbusters Real Estate Edition: Debunking Common Misconceptions • With all the uncertainty of the past year, many potential homebuyers & sellers are thinking of putting off their real estate goals, though a good majority are still moving ahead. As the state begins to reopen, here’s fact vs. fiction in San Diego real estate.
• Brilliant Space Hacks that Instantly Enlarge Your Living Area • We’ve spent a lot of time at home over the last year. While that’s shortened our commute times, it’s also forced us to get creative with the way we use the spaces in our homes.
• Time to Seriously Reconsider the Condo Market as You Know It • What’s this all about? The Great California Exodus of 2020, if you can even call it that, seems to be winding down. As the fourth quarter came to a close last year, San Diego’s condo market really heated up.
• The Easiest Way to Handle Buying and Selling at the Same Time • When life changes fast, it can be a challenge to keep up. Whether it’s an exciting new job, mobility changes, or a baby on the way, sometimes homeowners need to move, sooner rather than later.
• Smart Ways to Refine Your Personal Budget Before Buying a House • We missed out on a lot during 2020. Celebrations, vacations, and occupations all looked different through the lens of a pandemic. Chances are you had to put some plans on hold.
• Refinancing a House During Divorce, Before or After Separation • Divorce…it sucks. It is usually painful, stressful – sometimes devastating. One of the ugliest things about getting through it is often figuring out the logistics of how to divide everything up.
• What to Expect in the Housing Market for Next Year • Who’s ready to skip straight to the new year? If so, you’re not alone. In light of all the difficulties and disruptions of 2020, it seems like everyone wants to fast forward to 2021, leaving the coronavirus far behind us.
• Strategically Increase Your Credit Score to Buy a House • You are finally ready to purchase a home – congrats! You know the down payment is important. Did you also know that your credit score is just as critical, and perhaps even more so?
• Tips to Finance a Home Loan When You’re Self-Employed • Ready to buy a home but also own your own business? Applying for a mortgage always has its complications, but if you’re a small business owner, the burden could be even trickier.
• See How Much You Qualify For on a Mortgage Before Touring Homes • The Internet has made it easy to go house hunting. You can get a good idea of whether a house is a good fit for you before you even step outside your current home.