What you need to know about the future of our housing market. Will home prices continue to increase, or will we fall into a recession? Today I want to briefly discuss the future of San Diego’s housing market.In May 2022, the average home price in San Diego reached $1 million. What does this mean for sellers? First, our market has had crazy-high app…

Here are some challenges you might face when remodeling your home.Should you remodel your home in this market prior to selling? There’s a lot to consider, particularly the three factors that are making remodels more challenging in this market than a normal one:1. Supply chain issues. Real estate has been affected by these as well. This is likely no…

Here are a few tips to help you successfully buy a home in San Diego.Are you interested in buying a home in San Diego, but you don’t know where to start? Today I’ll share a few tips and tricks on how to win in today’s real estate market.First, we like to sit down with our buyers to find out about your needs. Do you have a family? Do you want to liv…

Here’s what you need to know about the future of San Diego’s condo market. Downtown San Diego is one of the great landmarks of the west coast, but the last few years have been rough. The pandemic shut down the city’s vibrant social scene, and things have been slow to open back up. Now that more people are vaccinated and heading back to work, are th…

Here are the top three reasons why homes fail to sell in our market.We’ve seen a crazy change in the marketplace over the last two years. We went from March 2020, when everyone stopped buying homes, to June and July, when everyone went right back to the market. In 2021, we’ve seen one of the biggest increases in home values that I think any of us w…

Here are three ways to build your real estate portfolio in San Diego.Many first-time homebuyers are looking to purchase homes, but they’re finding that prices are just too high for them. I’d both agree and disagree with their assessments; it all depends on what you’re looking at. Today I’ll share three great ways to help you build your portfolio an…

Here's what homebuyers are willing to pay a premium for in 2021.If you’re looking to add tens of thousands of dollars of value to your home this year, there are a couple of key things you can do. While these may be some big-ticket items that you’ll need to purchase, your investment will bring fantastic returns in the future.Since the pandemic began…

Here’s why demand is so high and supply is so low.If you’re struggling to find a home in the San Diego area, you’re not alone. Inventory has been overwhelmingly low, meaning that tons of buyers are competing over a small supply of properties. Many clients have been wondering why there are so few homes available, which is why we’re covering the top …

Here are three tips to help make your home purchase easier in this market.Looking to buy a home in 2020 but need to sell your current home first? You’re in luck; today I have three great tips on how to accomplish these dual transactions:1. Get pre-approved. Most homebuyers use financing in today’s market, but with the dip in interest rates, you’d b…

I have three good reasons you shouldn’t wait until spring to sell.Are you considering listing your home in the spring or summer? You may want to rethink that timeline because now is an excellent time to list your house for sale. Listing between January and March may help you beat out the competition for three reasons:1. Low competition. The competi…

Here’s how we’re helping our clients compete in this tough market.Are you looking to buy a home but frustrated by the intense competition in today’s market? Last year was a whirlwind, and the biggest thing on every buyer’s mind is how tough it was to compete. Everyone’s looking for that competitive edge to help them secure the home they want. Here …

Should you refinance now or wait for lower rates? Here’s my advice.With interest rates as low as they are, a lot of our clients have been reaching out to ask if they should refinance. These are the lowest rates that we’ve ever seen, with some of our clients locking in rates below 2%. We know that the Federal Reserve has gone on record saying they w…

Our market has seen an increase in buyer demand for a few reasons.The San Diego real estate market is hot, but where are all these buyers coming from? The majority of them are move-up buyers; that’s the main market today. People are moving out of townhomes and condos and looking for more space. We’re also seeing many people move here from comparati…

Our market is moving fast, but here’s why it may behoove buyers to act now.If you’re a potential homebuyer wondering whether it’s best to make a move before the calendar turns over or wait until spring 2021, here are three critical considerations to make:1. Interest rates are at historic lows. You’ve probably been seeing this in headlines for almos…

Low inventory, low rates, and a shift in demand are fueling our Q4 market.Our fourth quarter San Diego market is as hot as ever, and one of the main driving factors is our low inventory, which continues to push home appreciation upward. Right now, there are fewer than 4,000 homes available on the market, meaning we have only 1.6 to 1.8 months’ wort…

I recently had the pleasure of joining Rodrigo Ballon on an episode of “All About You” to talk about a variety of topics.Today I’ll show you a recent guest spot I did on the TV show “All About You” with host Rodrigo Ballon. In this wide-ranging interview, I talk about what motivated me in my real estate career, why there’s nowhere else I’d rather w…

We want to help you reach your real estate goals, even amid COVID-19.The world has changed so much in 2020. We’ve been checking on our friends, family, and clients to make sure you’re all doing well. During these conversations, we’ve been receiving many questions from you about the market, home prices, and more.Today I wanted to share how we can he…

You can still sell for top dollar amid COVID-19. Here’s how we do it.Can you still get top dollar for your home in today’s real estate market? Amid all the negative news lately, I’m sharing one of my recent clients’ success stories.One of the key things we’re seeing in this new state of the world is that marketing a house is more crucial than ever.…

I have some important news to share with future home sellers.One of the main concerns we’re hearing from sellers right now is the uncertainty of whether or not there are buyers out looking for homes. I’m here to tell you that buyers are definitely out looking in our market right now.Although things are operating a little differently than they were …

If you’re considering selling, here’s what you need to know.Are you considering selling your home and want to know how the real estate market is doing? Certain indicators demonstrate how the market is faring better than others, and today I’m sharing the ones you need to make the best decisions when selling.First, we tracked the new properties comin…

Todd Pianin joined me for a great discussion on the state of the mortgage market.Todd Pianin of Guaranteed Rate has joined me once again to talk about the state of our mortgage market. A lot of people have been asking us about the increased showing traffic and whether or not it has resulted in an increase in mortgage applications. According to Todd…

Buying a home during a pandemic is different than it normally is, but there are still opportunities out there to buy safely and successfully.Although the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many different areas of our economy, there are still people out there buying and selling homes. Today we’re going to focus on what active buyers are exper…

COVID-19 has flipped our world upside down, but the real estate industry is resilient. Here’s how we’re helping sellers maximize opportunities.Are homes still selling during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you need to sell, how do you even go about doing so right now? Truthfully, the market is still moving along considerably well. We’re monitoring the ML…

Seth Arruda of Alta Vista Insurance joins me to talk about insurance options to consider when purchasing a home. I am joined by Seth Arruda to talk to you about looking for insurance in the middle of a real estate transaction. I have some tips and tricks which should help you win in the San Diego market.So, what things must a consumer know to make …

What’s going on in the lending world right now in San Diego? There are three main topics I’d like to go over, today. I’m joined today by special guest Todd Pianin of RPM Mortgage to talk about a few hot topics relating to mortgage lending and real estate in 2018.We’re focusing on three subjects, specifically. Tax reform. Right now, tax reform is a …

As you know, Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we wanted to help those of you who are still struggling to figure out what to do with a few recommendations.As far as restaurants go, Veladora over at Rancho Valencia, The Market in Del Mar, and Eddie V’s in La Jolla are a couple of our favorites.“To do something out of the box, consider going to a come…

Let’s take a look at the fall market and what we can expect for the rest of the year.I’m constantly asked if I think we’re in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, but I actually think it’s a neutral market. What does that mean to you? If you’re a buyer, you benefit from interest rates still being super low. We’re seeing buyers get great deals on …

I’ve got some exciting news to report to you all today.We’ll be sharing our real estate expertise with you through our new video blog. We’re extremely excited about this and we want to be sure to include all of you. Here’s how it will work:Each month, we’ll send out two emails addressing trends in our local real estate market. We’ll also be sharing…

Are you confused about what type of condominium insurance you should purchase? Are you interested in buying a condo but have no idea how to insure it? Condos are insured differently than homes and there are multiple ways we see them show up. Today Seth Arruda of Alta Vista Insurance Agency and I will look at the top three ways we see condos insured…

Here’s my recent conversation with Tawnie Vargas of Oakwood Escrow on the nature of changes to our respective industries.If you’re a potential buyer or seller or are in the middle of a real estate transaction right now, uncertainty lingers. The good news, however, is that the real estate business, with all of its associated industries, is still mov…

Dr. Leah Helin has been helping patients for the last five years in Encinitas. We caught up with her to talk about how she does it.On this edition of “Everyday Encinitas,” we’re joined by Dr. Leah Helin, a sports chiropractor here in Encinitas. Her practices focus on evaluating her clients for movement, soft tissue, and custom chiropractic adjustme…

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We’ve pinpointed the perfect day of the week for you to list your home for sale. Here’s what you need to know. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When is the best time of the week to list your home for sale? Friday, Sunday or Wednesday? So, you are probably saying to yourself the weekend is when the bu…

I’m sharing four mistakes home sellers often make when selling their homes. Don’t do these four things!Today we’re discussing the four massive mistakes we see home sellers make when it comes time to sell their home:1. Assuming you will get top dollar. If you assume you will receive top dollar for your home because your neighbor did, this isn’t nece…

Thank you for letting us help you achieve your real estate goals.For today’s video, I want to thank you for continuing to support my team and me year after year as we grow in our real estate journey. For subscribing to our video blog and referring wonderful clients to us, we’re expressing our gratitude to you.I know there are a ton of options out t…

Sunburst Shutters brings a wide variety of shutters and other window accessories to our community. I sat down with CEO Tyson Williams recently to talk about this and more.In today’s edition of “Everyday Encinitas,” I’m joined by Tyson Williams, CEO of Sunburst Shutters, to talk a little bit about his exciting business and what they’re doing in the …

Today I’m sharing all the newest information about our San Diego real estate markets. As you may have heard recently, the market is broadly seeing a modest increase from last year to this year. We’re noticing open houses are exceedingly busy. In fact, we welcomed over 200 people at our last open house! We’re seeing a lot of energy return to the mar…

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you need a professional, full-time agent by your side. Here’s why. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report There are approximately 22,000 to 30,000 licensed agents in San Diego county alone depending on which publication you believe. With that said, 90% are pa…

In 2019, a late-year sale is actually a great idea, and today I’ll explain why. If you’ve been thinking of selling your home this year but fear it may be too late, think again. The home-selling season is far from over. In fact, selling later in the year in 2019 may actually work to your advantage.Typically in San Diego, the peak of the market is us…

If you’ve been wondering whether now is the time to buy, today’s message is for you. If you’re thinking of buying a home this year but aren’t sure whether the timing is right, this message will help you decide whether moving forward with a home search is right for you.For one thing, the question of whether 2019 is a good year to buy a home doesn’t …

On today’s “Everyday Encinitas,” I sat down with Dr. Georgine Nanos to talk about her work at Kind Health Group. Welcome to another episode of “Everyday Encinitas,” where our goal is to spotlight local businesses and community organizations around the area to learn a little bit more about them. Today we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Georgine Nano…

What does it take to succeed in today’s San Diego area market? Find out with this quick message. A lot of people are wondering what’s happening right now in our San Diego area market and how they can make the most of these current conditions, so today, we’ll get to the bottom of things with a quick update.For one thing, inventory is climbing each m…

Our Bay Park office has many amenities, but none are better than the “man cave” that we’ve turned into a community event center. Here’s a better look at the space so you can see why it’s so incredible. Looking to sell your San Diego home? Get a free home value report Looking to buy a San Diego home? Click here for full MLS access On my latest appea…

If you’re a homebuyer, there are several closing costs you need to be prepared for in addition to your down payment. When it comes time to close on your next property, there are five closing costs you need to be prepared for:1. Escrow fees. Being in escrow means you’re in an arrangement where a neutral third party helps exchange documents and money…

Who knew that acupuncture could be so fascinating? I learned all about it today by sitting down with the owner of Dahms Acupuncture, Talia Dahms. For my latest episode of “Everyday Encinitas,” I’m meeting with Talia Dahms from Dahms Acupuncture to chat about the wonders she’s working for those seeking treatment. Let’s go in and see what she has to …