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How to Avoid Capital Gains When Selling Your Investment Property
We often get asked about capital gains tax when an investor client is looking to sell their investment property. As Realtors, we can pr...

What to Expect During a Mortgage Pre-Approval
Wondering what to expect during the mortgage pre-approval process? You’re not the only one. Plenty of first-time homebuyers (or those...

Signs of a Foreclosure Relief Scam
In light of the pandemic and resulting economic impacts, Californians may be dealing with foreclosures in the upcoming months and years...

Murrieta Oaks | Murrieta
FEATURED LISTING | 39855 OSPREY RD. | MURRIETA Move-in ready, 4 bd, 2.5 ba, 1900 sq.ft. home in Murrieta. Gorgeous curb appeal with ...

What You Need to Know Before You Rent Out Your Vacation Home
Owning a vacation home in San Diego certainly comes with its perks. Not only are you close to pristine beaches and gorgeous mountains, ...

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Property Management Team
Strategic independent owners know that owning rental property is a business and should be treated as such. Managing property can be gre...

Hillcrest | San Diego
FEATURED LISTING | 3937 - 3937.5 8th AVE. | SAN DIEGO Charming 2 unit, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sq ft craftsman home in prime Hi...

Hot Investment Property | Poway
FEATURED LISTING | 12350 BUCKSKIN TRAIL | POWAY This updated 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home in Poway is ready for an investor to return it ...

Montelena | Rancho Bernardo
FEATURED LISTING | 18626 WESSEX ST. | SAN DIEGO Stunning 5 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,909 sq ft home in Montelena, Rancho Bernardo! Featuring ...

Should You Rent or Buy a Home in Retirement Age?
Current homeowners often look forward to paying off their mortgage and being the full owner of their home. No more loans, no high-inter...

Can I Work with My Local Realtor On An Out-of-Area Transaction?
Many people wonder if they can work with their local real estate agent on an out of area transaction? The short answer is, it depends o...

These 4 Features Instantly Increase Your Home’s Value—Do You Already Have Them?
If you’re looking to take advantage of the seller’s market we’re in right now, you might be wondering how much your home is worth...

Why You Need a Real Estate Agent in Today’s Bidding War Frenzy
There’s no getting around it. We’re in a bidding war frenzy—not just here in San Diego, but around the nation. With fewer home...

CA Prop 19 – Property Tax Reassessments to Beware of
Proposition 19 was passed in November 2020 by California voters. This proposition was marketed to voters as a way to protect the proper...

5 Most Common Bug Problems in San Diego Homes
Got bugs? If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, there are five common bug problems in San Diego that might be an is...