Author: The Livin' In San Diego Crew

Homeowners insurance. You know you should probably have it, and if you have a mortgage, you’re required to have it. But how much do you know about it beyond that – what it covers (and does not cover), the types of policies, how much coverage you need? If you’re not familiar with these things, you … Continued

When you buy a house, there’s a high likelihood you’ll be offered a home warranty. The main selling point for the home warranty is that it will be a good safety net in the event of large, expensive, and unforeseen repairs or replacements. And such a warranty can indeed be a good form of financial … Continued

The cost of heating and cooling your home is only going to go up. It’s in your best interests both financially and comfort-wise, then, to make your home as energy efficient as you possibly can. Now, if you have a new home, you most likely already have the basics in place, such things as double-pane … Continued

Buying or selling a home is a stressful enough undertaking already, but when you are also relocating to a new city, it only gets worse. And then there is the added stress owing to the fact that buying a home in one city while selling a home in another is a highly complicated and arduous … Continued

If you’re ready to sell your home, you have to know what it’s worth in order to price it appropriately. Price too low, and you’ll leave money on the table; price too high, and your home will likely languish on the market unsold. In addition, what your house is worth on the market isn’t necessarily … Continued

Buying or selling a house will likely be the largest financial transaction of your life. And that means you’ll want the best realtor you can get – one who is a good fit and can get you the best deal possible. Finding the right realtor can be a long, time-consuming process involving getting recommendations, checking … Continued

Most of the time home buyers and sellers have different agents, but not always. About 10% to 20% of the time, they both use the same agent. This arrangement – when a buyer and a seller both have the same agent – is known as “dual agency.” There are some advantages to dual agency, but … Continued