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The finish line is in sight. Upon reaching this point, buyers and sellers always breathe a sigh of relief when it is almost closing day. However, there are still chips in play during closing. In some transactions, everything is settled before closing, and just the formal signatures are needed. Other closing days are packed with […]

Whether buying or selling San Diego real estate, the value of the property is an important factor. There are two values that are typically talked about during a real estate sale: the assessed value and the market value. These two values are different in the way they are calculated and how they can be used. […]

Making a decision to buy a San Diego home takes commitment. For this reason, many people are scared to make the jump from San Diego renter to homeowner. Someone that is considering purchasing a house should start preparing right away. Even if the decision is not solid, preparation can only help the situation for first-time […]

In many countries of the world, bartering over prices, going counteroffer for counteroffer, is an everyday occurrence. However, America is not one of those countries. We are used to paying whatever the listed price is. That can make the negotiation process very difficult when trying to buy or sell a San Diego house. It is […]

One of a San Diego homeowner’s biggest fears is not being able to pay the mortgage. Your house provides you with security and a place for your family to live. When money gets tight and there isn’t enough to cover the mortgage it can be a stressful situation and one that no one wants to […]

When getting a mortgage it is best to shop around for the best lender.  This is going to be a different experience for every San Diego home buyer.  Even so, the two aspects of a loan to pay attention to when shopping for a lender are the APR and interest rate being offered.  These are […]

The San Diego real estate market has been a good one for sellers over the last year. With dwindling supply and increasing demand, San Diego sellers have been selling their houses faster and for more money than they could have predicted. However, that doesn’t really give a good indication of how long the process to […]

While a San Diego bidding war is a good situation for a seller it is something that a buyer should avoid at all costs.  These types of scenarios can cause a buyer to offer more than they would in other circumstances.    If a bidding war is the only option for San Diego home buyers, […]

The San Diego real estate market is going to go through a change.  It is currently a seller’s market and there are many buyers trying to make purchases with few San Diego houses to choose from.  As 2018 progresses interest rates are going to increase, more new builds are going to become available and homeowners […]

Using cryptocurrency is becoming a popular way to make purchases.  Real estate pros have been surprised to see this type of currency popping up in high-end San Diego real estate deals.  Many are not even sure how to handle these situations which are causing San Diego sellers and buyers to lose out on properties.   […]