This is a commonly-asked question from potential buyers, and not always an easy answer – one of those “it depends” kinds of things. Here are some thoughts: If you are… Read more »
Category: For Buyers
Rent vs. Buy in San Diego
We often hear a debate about whether it is better to RENT vs. BUY. The issue, on the one hand, has to do with your interest and ability to be… Read more »
Enjoy the Outdoor Lifestyle in Your New Carlsbad Home
Many buyers in CARLSBAD are interested in taking advantage of the outdoor lifestyle in Southern California that so many enjoy. There are lots of opportunities to enjoy that outdoor lifestyle… Read more »
New Homes for Sale at Sycamore at The Foothills in Carlsbad CA
Are you interested in NEW HOMES? That is, new construction? If so, you might want to consider the NEW HOMES FOR SALE AT SYCAMORE, located at The Foothills of Carlsbad… Read more »
What is the San Diego Supplemental Tax Bill?
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 »
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 »