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Posted on 12/13/2020

Benefits of Increasing Natural Light in Your Home

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay There's a lot of benefit to be had from increasing the amount of natural light that enters your home. Scientists have long linked natural daylight to improved mood and productivity. You just feel better when you regularly work or relax in a room filled with light from the sun. Sunlight helps regulate circadian...

Home Improvements

House Light

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Posted on 12/06/2020

Costs of Home Selling

Photo by Arka38 via Shutterstock At first glance, you may wonder what the point is of paying a real estate agent for work you may just as easily do yourself. The curse of the Internet is that many consumers have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. That means that while you could sell your home directly, you may...

Posted on 11/29/2020

Is Renting from a Property Owner or a Property Manager Preferable?

Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay When inquiring about renting a home or condominium, you may not immediately be aware if the property is being self-managed by the owner or by a property manager or management firm that the owner has hired. There are some benefits and downsides to each. You should first ask who and...

Posted on 11/22/2020

Buyer Tips: Open House Etiquette

Image by Agover from Pixabay Where do you start when you first consider purchasing a home? Buyers who are new to the real estate market may not know exactly what they want in a house or where they want to live. While the dream homes found online, in magazines, and on your favorite television show are great resources...

Buyer Tips

Open House Preparation

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Pets: Creating Your Pets' New Favorite Spot

Photo by Ilona Krijgsman via Pixabay Whether you own a cat, dog, reptile, or another animal, these critters are members of the family. But with cramped spaces and home layouts that aren’t very focused on the comfort and safety of your pets, you may need to make some modifications to make your home more pet-friendly. And given how...

Pets

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Posted on 11/08/2020

The Five Hottest U.S. Markets for Luxury Homes

Photo by Daniel Salcius on Unsplash If you're looking for that second home in the vacation paradise of your dreams, these five locations have just turned the corner from luxury sellers' market to luxury buyers' market: Maui, Hawaii Tennis clubs, golf resorts and views of white sand beaches and pristine blue water top the reasons why Maui has...

Posted on 11/01/2020

Three Quick and Easy Ways to Design Your New Home

Photo by Khiem Tran via Pixabay Designing a home can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time. Maybe you were a design aficionado with the perfect dorm room, but designing a whole house seems intimidating. Maybe you're worried you have no feel for design at all and will leave your room an empty canvas with one, central...

Posted on 10/25/2020

Home Staging Ideas for Open Houses in Fall

Photo by Designecologist via Pexels Putting your home on the market during fall means that you might have to work a bit harder at attracting potential home buyers to your open house, but the extra effort is well worth it. In fact, 83 percent of buyers' agents surveyed by the National Association of Realtors stated that home staging...

Posted on 10/18/2020

Home Insurance Tips for Homebuyers

Image by designer491 from Shutterstock If you purchase a new home, you will need to purchase homeowner’s insurance. If you’ve never owned a home before, you may not realize all the factors that go into the cost of insurance. When looking for a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the house’s structural design, the marble countertops,...

Posted on 12/04/2020

Video Tour - 3538 Ridgewood Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Listed by Real Living Pacific Realty - DRE# 01248764

***Move right in! This amazing 2BD/2BA lower unit located in the highly desirable "Villas in Calavera Hills" will charm you the minute you walk in! It will feel like home -- offering high ceilings and a comfortable floor plan. Neutral shades of grays add to decor along with the luxury vinyl floors that flow throughout all the rooms in the home. Open sight lines from the Kitchen to Dining area and Living Room. Corner fireplace adds to ambiance in the Living area. Sliding doors out to private covered patio. Main Bedroom features walk in closet with extra shelving areas and ensuite BA. Smart thermostat for heating very convenient. Laundry...

Posted on 12/04/2020

3538 Ridgewood Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010 is now new to the market!

Listed by Real Living Pacific Realty - DRE# 01248764

***Move right in! This amazing 2BD/2BA lower unit located in the highly desirable "Villas in Calavera Hills" will charm you the minute you walk in! It will feel like home -- offering high ceilings and a comfortable floor plan. Neutral shades of grays add to decor along with the luxury vinyl floors that flow throughout all the rooms in the home. Open sight lines from the Kitchen to Dining area and Living Room. Corner fireplace adds to ambiance in the Living area. Sliding doors out to private covered patio. Main Bedroom features walk in closet with extra shelving areas and ensuite BA. Smart thermostat for heating very convenient. Laundry...

Posted on 11/14/2020

Another Property Sold - 16291 Gabarda Road, San Diego, CA 92128

Listed by Real Living Pacific Realty - DRE# 01248764

Beautifully designed and remodeled single story home in sought after Seven-Oaks 55+ Community. Open Kitchen with sight lines to Dining Area, Living Room and area of Family Room. A perfect floorplan for entertaining! Light and bright Kitchen featuring quartz counters, white cabinetry, SS Samsung 5-burner gas range, stove, micro, and dishwasher. Soft-close cabinet drawers/doors. Pantry has pull-out drawers. Stay cool with AC. Living Room features gas fireplace with adjacent Dining Room space. Multiple sliding glass doors open out to patio and side yard from the Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room & Main BD. Premium Tecsun laminate...