Sheila Davis' Blog

Posted on 10/11/2020

Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Owning a home can be an amazing experience. But interest from your mortgage accumulates over time, leaving you to seemingly pay an arm and a leg to finance your home. But while you may think that paying off your mortgage early is a great idea, that isn’t always the case. You May...

Mortgage

Home Loans

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Real Estate Transfers Exempt from Seller Disclosures in California

Photo by Jeswin Thomas from Pexels Due diligence is part of buying and selling real estate in any state. California has several disclosures you must make, including additional disclosures for certain cities and counties for fire, flood and earthquake zones. However, some property transfers are exempt from disclosure requirements. If you are looking at a home that is...

Real Estate Laws

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/27/2020

Luxury and High-Quality Flooring Options for Your Home

Flooring is a significant part of your home interior decor. It bears the brunt of your daily activities and is always the first surface to reflect wear and tear. With that in mind, consider installing high-end flooring that is durable, lasts longer, and of course, makes your home more appealing. Luxurious flooring can boost your home value tremendously...

Posted on 09/20/2020

High-End Finishes for Your Home

Image by Mike Gattorna from Pixabay The benefits of buying a luxury home that's under new construction include customizing it to fit your life and your family, and choosing your own finishes is a perfect way to achieve this goal. But which finishes will still maintain their beauty under the stress of busy families on the go? Which...

Posted on 09/13/2020

Tips for Sellers: Evaluate a California Luxury Home

For those who plan to list a luxury home in San Francisco, Malibu or anywhere else in California, it generally is a good idea to evaluate your residence closely before you enter the real estate market. That way, you can identify your Golden State luxury house's strengths and weaknesses and explore ways to transform assorted weaknesses into strengths. Now,...

Posted on 09/06/2020

Is Your Residence Worth More Than You Originally Paid for It?

If you intend to list your residence in the near future, you might believe your house is worth more than you originally paid for it. However, there are many factors that impact a house's value, and these factors include: 1. The Current State of the Real Estate Market The housing market can vary from city to city, town to...

Posted on 08/30/2020

When to Hold a Successful Open House

Photo by Paul Brennan via PixabayThe Open House is just a part of the marketing strategy to effectively sell a home, but it can be an important one. The number of people it attracts can strongly correlate with both the number and quality of the offers you receive. So while you may not have the luxury of selling...

Open House

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Posted on 08/23/2020

3 Simple Pasta Dishes in 30 Minutes or Less

Image by Дарья Яковлева from Pixabay Being short on time is no reason to not enjoy a healthy meal at home. These three quick and easy pasta dishes whip up in a mere 30 minutes or less, giving you plenty of time to even to the dishes before you could be in and out of a drive thru...

Posted on 08/16/2020

Tips for Updating your Porch Lighting

Image by David Papazian from Shutterstock Porch lighting is an essential part of a home's curb appeal. It offers much more than help navigating in the dark or a pretty accent for your front door. A brightly lit porch can enhance security and also save you money on your energy bill. Where will you place it? The location...

Posted on 08/09/2020

Small Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Before You List Your Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay Preparing to list your home is a process, that when done correctly, can help you to achieve the best possible price as well as aid you in selling your home more quickly. Before you sell your home, there are a few small home improvement projects that you will want to have completed before...

Posted on 09/26/2020

Video Tour - 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...

Posted on 09/25/2020

16291 Gabarda Road, San Diego, CA 92128 is now new to the market!

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...