As a new homeowner you will receive a SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILL sometime after you close escrow on your new home. The tax laws require that homes be reassessed after changing… Read more »
Category: For Buyers
What Impact Will Shadow Inventory Have on the Housing Market?
I wrote a recent article about SHADOW INVENTORY and what it is. If you missed reading it, you should. Here’s the LINK TO THE SHADOW INVENTORY ARTICLE. We all know… Read more »
Do YOU Know what Shadow Inventory is?
Most people who pay any sort of attention to the news and to the housing market have head about SHADOW INVENTORY. But do you know what SHADOW INVENTORY is? Many… Read more »
Getting Rid of Your Trash May Soon Cost You More Money in Carlsbad
That’s right – there is a proposal from the City of Carlsbad to raise the rates for solid waste hauling as the result of new contract terms from Waste Management…. Read more »
7 Reasons Why I Like Living in Carlsbad
I am a big fan of living in Carlsbad, California, and have been since I moved here from Boston almost 7 years ago. It just keeps getting better, and I… Read more »
Is There Mold in that Carlsbad Home? Some Sampling Techniques
If you suspect there may be mold in the home you are selling, OR if you are a buyer trying to purchase a home where you think there could be… Read more »
NOW is the Time to Buy a New Home
You may be asking yourself IF now is the right time to buy a new home. I wouldn’t be surprised, given all the negativity in the news about the stock… Read more »
Is There Mold in That Carlsbad Home?
MOLD is increasingly a serious concern in many parts of the country. It is not always easily detected, and sometimes what appears to be mold isn’t mold at all. As… Read more »
Buyers – Do You Know YOUR Responsibilities in a Real Estate Transaction
Buyers have a lot of responsibilities in a real estate transaction, just as sellers and agents do. Do YOU know what YOUR responsibilities are? I wrote this the other day… Read more »
Carlsbad Condo Buyers – Great Opportunities in La Costa
If you are a condo buyer in Carlsbad and your budget is well under $300K you might think there aren’t any options. Wrong. The La Costa area of Carlsbad…you know,… Read more »
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Now Required by Law in California
Carbon monoxide detectors are now required by law in California
NEW Lifestyle Search IDX on my Website
I’m very excited to announce a new LIFESTYLE SEARCH IDX capability on my website that will expand your ability to find just the right home to fit your lifestyle and… Read more »