San Diego Real Estate Blog
The goal of our blog is to help you make the right choice before you buy. Every month, we will post articles that provide helpful insights and suggestions on finding the right option for you.
Renting vs. Buying: How to Decide What’s Best
If you are wondering whether you should rent or buy, there's isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. The solution really depends on various factors, including where you live, your financial situation, and more. To help you make a better decision around your living...
5 Easy Steps to Fix and Dispute Your Credit Report Errors
When did you last thoroughly check your credit report? If it's been a while, now is a great time to look into it. Your credit score is important and one major way to help repair it is by disputing or fixing errors. Credit bureaus can make mistakes, so don't let those...
Commercial Mortgage Brokers – Who They Are and How They Help
When financing a commercial real estate property, you've probably considered using a commercial mortgage broker. Or perhaps you're curious about who they are and how they help. Commercial mortgage brokers are key in helping any real estate investment plans close out...
Refinancing Your Mortgage – 5 Ways to Determine if Now is the Right Time
For most homeowners, mortgage payments make up a large expense on the list of financial responsibilities. In fact, a study released last year showed that nearly 40% of homeowners in San Diego spent 30% or more of their monthly income on housing costs. However, there's...
How Waiting to Buy Can Cost You Over $50,000
If you want to buy a home but aren't sure if you're ready yet, think again! You may assume that waiting a few months won't make a big financial difference, but the truth is it does - especially in the San Diego housing market. With home values rising, the cost of...
5 Benefits of a Cash-Out Refinance
With home values in San Diego rising and mortgage rates at some all-time lows, it can be a good time for homeowners to cash out on their equity. To help satisfy your curiosity on what a cash-out refinance is and how it can benefit you, we've put together the...
Your Credit Score is Important – Here’s Why and How to Repair it
If you haven’t checked your credit score in a while, now is the time to do so. Knowing your credit score and taking steps to continuously improve it provides multiple benefits, especially when it comes to making residential or commercial property purchases. We’ve put...
Your Top 11 Escrow Questions Answered
When purchasing a property, real estate terminology such as escrow can seem confusing and complicated. But it's really a basic idea and process for homeowners to budget easier. To help your home buying experience go smoothly, we've put together answers to the most...
How is Your Property’s Market Value Determined?
Although determining the value of a property is the first step before buying or selling, it is not as straightforward to do as it sounds. You could ask four different appraisers to value your property and get four different answers. To help you better understand why...
10 Tips For Moving With Kids
Whether you're moving cities after a chance to work remotely or upsizing for your growing family, it's always a wonderful feeling to find your next dream home. So now that you’ve navigated the buying process, it’s time for packing, carrying, and adjusting to a new...