California Fast Facts in Real Estate!

          Fast Facts Calif. median home price: July 2012: $333,860 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by region/county July 2012: Marin, $845,860 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by region/county July 2012: Tehama, $95,000 (Source: C.A.R.)   Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: July 2012: 116.1, down 4.2 percent from June’s 121.2    Calif. Traditional …

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Home!

Why own a home? Here are the top 5 reasons to consider owning your own home. 1. No more landlords: This may be a highly influential factor depending on potential buyers experiences. Many renters poured a bunch of money into a home that their living in to keep it at a certain standard of living they enjoy only to find that …

The Quickest Fix in Your Home is Not to Have One in The First Place!

          The quickest fix is not to have a problem in the first place. Here’s a checklist of items every homeowner should get to on a regular basis. 1. Test your garage door opener monthly to ensure that it reverses when it hits an obstruction or when its sensor beam is interrupted. 2. Vacuum the cloths dryer’s exhaust …

Using the S.M.A.R.T Goal System to a Better Life!

        Successful people are objective.  They have realistic targets in mind.  They know what they are looking for and why they are fighting for it.  Successful people create and pursue S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.  Let’s briefly review each: Specific – A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a …

Keeping Allergens Out of your home!

        Our bodies and homes are exposed to allergens at every turn. Each and every day our bodies fight an uphill battle to keep these invaders out. Give your body a break by taking a few precautionary steps. One of the biggest culprits of allergens is fabric, including the carpets under your feet. If you are a …

California Fast Facts in Real Estate

            Fast Facts   Calif. median home price: May 2012: $312,110 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. highest median home price by region/county May 2012: Marin, $791,670 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. lowest median home price by region/county May 2012: Merced, $119,410 (Source: C.A.R.) Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: April 2012: 128, a decrease from the revised 138.9 recorded in March. …

Before You Sell your home

      Before You Sell your home Deciding to put your home on the market is a big decision. There are many reasons why you may need to sell or move. You may feel excitement at the prospect of moving on or moving up. Some sellers feel anticipation about what the future holds and about what kind of deals …

Evil Credit Cards!

There are many people that think or believe that we need credit cards when we take out first steps towards being in financial freedom. By purchasing something with a credit card, we think that we are taking control of our expenses and slowly paying them off, but in reality, credit cards take more money from us, than what we actually …

Home Owner Quick MaintenanceTips!

        The quickest fix is not to have a problem in the first place. Here’s a checklist of items every homeowner should get to on a regular basis. 1. Test your garage door opener monthly to ensure that it reverses when it hits an obstruction or when its sensor beam is interrupted. 2. Vacuum the cloths dryer’s exhaust duct …

How to sell your home FAST!

    It’s not as much as a problem here in San Diego unless your home is not prepared. Most homes are flying off the market…is yours? The first important action step is to bring in the most qualified expert to help. Finding the best agent to guide you through the real estate transaction can be the difference between a …