There is some excellent news for potential homeowners who would need to purchase FLOOD INSURANCE required by their mortgage company in many communities throughout the US. This new bill, the… Read more »
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Realestate-ese – EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)
EMD, or EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT, is an important part of the offer process. You will often hear this called simply a DEPOSIT or EARNEST MONEY but you will see EMD… Read more »
Realestate-ese – A Series for Buyers and Sellers
Having worked in a couple of different industries I have come to realize that the lingo used in a particular field can be confusing. This is especially true in REAL… Read more »
Repair Requirements for FHA Loans
If you are considering using an FHA loan to purchase your new home, or are already qualified, it’s important as a CARLSBAD BUYER to understand that there may be certain… Read more »
When You Snooze You May Lose in Today’s Housing Market
This seems to be becoming more and more true in this increasingly competitive real estate market in our area, and around the country. I shared my thoughts on this issue… Read more »
8 Tips for Your Relocation (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series)
In this last article in the series on RELOCATION TIPS we talk about 3 important issues – (1) flexibility; (2) financial issues; and (3) lifestyle changes Read the full article… Read more »
8 Tips for Your Relocation (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series)
In Part 2 of this series of RELOCATION TIPS for your move to Carlsbad or elsewhere in Southern California, we talk about (1) the disadvantage of being at a distance,… Read more »
8 Tips for Your Relocation (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
A RELOCATION is always a challenging proposition, with many tasks to be accomplished in order to make it all happen successfully. Having moved a bunch of times both locally as… Read more »
The Outdoor Lifestyle in Carlsbad CA
Most buyers moving here are looking for a LIFESTYLE, one which is often focused on the outdoors. No surprise given the weather we have year-round. That OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE at home… Read more »
How to Help Your Kids Adjust to a Relocation
For many buyers a relocation is a stressful process. It can be particularly tough on kids (been there, done that several times). Having had my own experiences, but also as… Read more »
Pigs, Nude Beaches and Sewage Treatment Plants – What is a Buyer to Do??
While this may sound like a strange title, there’s an important lesson here for buyers about DUE DILIGENCE, and disclosure from agents, when buying a home. You might love the… Read more »
Homes for Sale in Isla Mar at Aviara in Carlsbad CA
AVIARA is a popular resort residential community in South Carlsbad along the Batiquitos Lagoon and near the ocean. ISLA MAR is but one of the gated communities in AVIARA with… Read more »