The Unicorn Years in the housing market – 2021 through 2022 – were unusual and the normal seasonality we see in appreciation didn’t happen. But we are seeing a return… Read more »
Category: Realestate-Ese
Housing Now vs. the ‘Unicorn’ Years
2020 and 2021 were unique times in our housing market. Comparing today’s market – sales, pricing, appreciation – to either or both years (Unicorn Years) rather than the years prior… Read more »
6 Things First Time Buyers Must Do in 2019 – Step 2
You’ve heard this before…buying a home is probably the biggest financial investment you will make, and naturally you want to be successful at it. So there are a few things… Read more »
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 »
Realestate-ese – What is Opening Escrow?
Buying a home is exciting, especially your first one, and there are multiple important steps to be accomplished along the way. Getting your pre-approval once you decide to buy is… 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 »
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 »
Realestate-Ese – What is a Counter Offer in Home Buying?
Buying a new home is a tough job in our competitive market, whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced one. And it’s true in Carlsbad as… Read more »
Real Estate-Ese – What is the TDS?
Understanding the language used in real estate, especially abbreviations, can be confusing. Here’s another bit of lingo, AND a critical document your should know about – the Seller’s Real Estate… Read more »
Due Diligence and Buying a Home
As a home buyer it goes without saying that you must do your due diligence thoroughly during the contract period. It’s just one thing in a long list of things… Read more »
Decisions to Make When Listing Your Carlsbad Home
You have lots of decisions to make when considering listing your CARLSBAD HOME FOR SALE. Price is a big one, of course, but so making a decision about the agent… Read more »