Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your… Read more »
Category: Financial
6 Things First Time Buyers Must Do in 2019 – Step 1
You are planning to make one of the biggest financial investments, if not THE biggest, in your life. To be successful, there are a few things that are essential for… Read more »
Beware the Social Security Scam
This is not new, but it seems to be increasing. Plus the Carlsbad Police put out a warning on NextDoor to let everyone know so they will be cautious. It… Read more »
We Are NOT Headed to a Housing Crash – Here’s Why!
I often get asked by buyers and sellers if we are moving toward a housing market crash. Indeed, you even see the words “housing crash” in the media from time… Read more »
Year-End 2018 Housing Market for Carlsbad
The 2018 housing market in Carlsbad, CA for detached single family homes was an active one, with some shifts as compared to 2017 in terms of the volume of sales… Read more »
Real Estate FAQs – What are Closing Costs?
Whether you are a first time buyer or one who is experienced, buying a Carlsbad home is a complex and time consuming process. And there is a LOT to know… Read more »
In Honor of Our Veterans Today
One hundred years ago, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we marked the end of the “war to end all wars.” That day, which… Read more »
The Housing Market is Shifting, in Carlsbad and Elsewhere
I watch the housing market statistics closely every month, and share those for Carlsbad here, but for 10 communities I service on my other blog at ActiveRain. Watching local market… Read more »
Beware of Medicare Scam Alert
This has nothing to do, really, with real estate, or even living in Carlsbad. But while some of you may not be impacted by this since you are not yet… Read more »
What Home Sellers Should Know About Zillow
As a home owner you no doubt like to know what the value of your home is, even if you are not planning on selling at the moment or even… Read more »
Some Thoughts on Zillow for Home Buyers
You may or may not be using Zillow in your home search – many buyers do – but if you are there are some important things to understand about how… Read more »
Another Scam – Fake Calls from the FTC
According to the Carlsbad Police, there’s yet another scam floating around our area to be aware of…and no doubt many other places as well. Callers (the scammers) are saying they… Read more »