NEW MLS Rules change how we buy & sell real estate! The way we buy and sell real estate is changing in a major way. You may have heard that sellers no longer have to pay buyer’s agent fees. In the past, sellers paid a commission to the listing agent, which was split with the […]

How much is your home worth? Websites like Zillow and Redfin use an automated valuation model based on public record data.  As a real estate professional, I conduct a thorough comparative market analysis to estimate the value of your home based on past sales of similar properties and current market trends. How a home is […]

Buying a home with low inventory Finding your ideal home in today’s market may be challenging. In North County San Diego, the available homes for sale decreased by approximately 30% compared to last year. With limited inventory and fewer properties available, you may struggle to find homes that meet your criteria. In the past competitive […]

5 signs it’s time to sell your home after 55 1. You have empty rooms you’re not using because your grown kids moved away. 2. You want to live closer to friends or family. 3. You might have significant equity built up and downsizing to a smaller home could help your retirement plans. 4. Keeping […]

What if moving be more joyful? Moving is one of the most stressful life events, especially as we get older. Packing up your entire life, uprooting routines and starting all over in a new place can be physically and emotionally draining. But what if you could transform this experience? Instead of dreading with anxiety, you can […]

7 Things NOT To Do When Buying A Home🏡 1. Don’t change jobs. Lenders evaluate income stability and prefer 2+ yrs employment history. Wait until after closing your home loan to consider any job changes. 2. Avoid large credit purchases or maxing out credit cards. New debt could jeopardize your loan approval. Large credit purchases […]

Why I don’t believe in good or bad feng shui. There are no wrong homes, only opportunities for growth. Let me explain. I read a story about a man who lived in a home with a low front door. The man would often hit his head on the door, yell, and bang his fists. He […]

7 secrets to reducing real estate stress. Buying and selling a home can be a stressful time for many people. As a REALTOR, one of my goals is to help reduce my clients’ stress levels during this time. And one way to do that is by making small changes to how you breathe. Did you […]