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Posted on 08/02/2020
Recipe: Pecan, Coconut & Date Bars
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Looking for a healthful treat? One that will keep you energized when you need a boost? Or a treat for the kids to replace sweets or cookies? These scrumptious Pecan, Coconut & Date Bars might be just what you're looking for. Great for travel, camping or giving to friends and co-workers, they...
Recipes
Cooking
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Posted on 07/26/2020
Tips for Grooming Your Dog
Image by Autri Taheri from Unsplash Keeping dogs well-groomed is an important part of helping them stay healthy and happy. The amount of grooming your dogs need depends on certain factors, such as the kind of coat they have or whether or not they tend to roll around in dirt or mud. The following grooming tips can help...
Pets
Dog Lovers
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Posted on 07/19/2020
What to Expect During the Closing Process
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...
Closing On A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 07/12/2020
Making the Switch to Condo Living: What You Need to Know
Photo by Douglas Bagg on Unsplash Whether you'd prefer the townhome look or a high-rise building, there's likely a condo available locally in the style you want. What types of amenities would you like? A dog-friendly community (or not)? A pool? Your own gardens? One or more full baths? All of these can vary among condo properties. Some...
Condo
Townhouse
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Posted on 07/07/2020
List Your California Luxury House for a Reasonable Price
Setting a reasonable initial asking price for a luxury home in Beverly Hills, San Francisco or anywhere else in California sometimes can be difficult. In fact, if you fail to price your Golden State luxury residence appropriately, it may be tough to stir up interest in your home. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to establish a...
California
Luxury Home
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Posted on 06/28/2020
Selling Your Luxury Home
Image by Chris Goodwin from Pexels Your luxury home is a major investment, so it’s important to make sure that you’re approaching the selling process the right way. Selling a luxury home comes with certain challenges that you’re less likely to encounter with a non-luxury home. Luxury homes aren’t as numerous overall, so you’ll have to work harder...
Luxury Home
Home Selling Tips
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Posted on 06/21/2020
Why You Need a New Door Lock
Photo by NakoPhotography via Shutterstock Whether to protect your belongings when you’re not home or to protect your loved ones when they are, you might consider a security system. Burglars are getting smarter, and your home should follow suit. One way to improve your home’s security is by installing a smart lock. Replacement or Add-On In general, there...
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
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Posted on 06/14/2020
Mortgage Pre-Approval Pros and Cons You Need to Know
Image by Mediamodifier from Pixabay As you enter the home buying process, some people may recommend that you seek mortgage pre-approval. This is typically one of the first steps in the process, and you may view it as something you have little choice over. Yet mortgage pre-approval is not a requirement to start shopping for a house, and...
Preapproval
Mortgage
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Posted on 06/07/2020
Tips on Title Insurance
Photo by Mona Tootoonchinia via Pixabay When you purchase a home, your lender charges you for a title insurance policy. You are also given the option to buy your own title insurance policy. Depending on your agreement with the seller, the seller might purchase the buyer’s title insurance policy. Before a seller can sell his or her property,...
Insurance
Title Insurance
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Posted on 05/31/2020
Will Your Homebuying Strategy Work?
Before you launch a home search, you should put together a property buying plan. That way, you will know exactly what you want to accomplish during the homebuying journey and can tailor your house search accordingly. There are many things you can do to ensure your homebuying plan will work perfectly, and these include: 1. Create Homebuying Goals You...
Buyer Tips
Buying A Home
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Posted on 06/18/2020
Another Property Sold - 12907 Caminito Beso, San Diego, CA 92130
Listed by Real Living Pacific Realty - DRE# 01248764
This 4BD/2.5BA property is a must see! Soaring ceilings in the Living Room and Dining Room - filled with natural light. Wood flooring spans across the Family Room into the well appointed Kitchen, featuring resilient silestone quartz counters, white cabinetry and SS appliances. The Master BD Suite and three additional BD's on the 2nd floor. A full BA with dual sinks and Laundry Room are also upstairs. Top rated schools! Solana Beach Elem Schools & San Dieguito HS District. Gated Community! Home Sweet Home! Located close to the many wonderful attributes of Carmel Valley, this property offers great features not to be missed. Step through...
Real Estate
San Diego
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Posted on 06/10/2020
Another Property Sold - 732 Palette Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057
Listed by Real Living Pacific Realty - DRE# 01248764
Unforgettable 4B/3BA home with custom details throughout. Living and Family Room areas are situated around the amazing Chef's Kitchen! Expansive island, granite, high-end SS appliances, Dacor 6-burner gas range & more! Everyone will gather around in this very spacious Kitchen! Custom built-in entertainment/bar area in the Living Room - Fun times can be had here! A full BD & BA downstairs. Master BD on 2nd level. Owned solar & tankless water heater. A large and private backyard perfect for entertaining! Take a look through the Matterport 3D walking tour - https://www.cribflyer.com/732-palette-court/mls. Situated on a cul-de-sac,...
Real Estate
Oceanside
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