This time of year, I often get the question from people considering selling their home whether the holidays is a good time or not.  While I know many real estate professionals who will tell you to wait, possibly because that’s what they’ve always heard was the best advice, I take a different stance. I say, “seize the opportunity.”   Historically, most people will wait until the early spring to put their homes on the market. They’ll spend the holidays  hosting out of town fami

Venturing in to purchasing real estate? Chances are, you’ve done a little research about what to look out for, questions to ask and who to consult with.  The internet, and the world of AI  has become an increasingly terrific starting point to get those initial pointers, but as a human real estate professional, let me take it a step further and provide some guidance on how to interpret some of the information you are seeking and what to realistically expect when purchasing a h

Many are aware that Talmadge has a recently designated historic district and that a large majority of homes within this district are listed as contributors, but may not know precisely what that entails.  I thought it would be apt to get an update on the fight for the preservation of our special neighborhood.     I went straight to the source, having a conversation with local preservation activist, President Emeritus and founder of the Talmadge Historic Society, Laura Henson. 

As we transition into summer, the real estate selling season gains momentum. Many of you might be contemplating selling or buying property. This is an ideal time to emphasize the importance of thoroughly investigating the condition of a property and understanding what such an investigation might involve. Currently, we are observing an increase in market inventory, which is beneficial for buyers as it provides more options. However, many transactions enter escrow only to fall

As the warmer months approach, many of you might be considering a significant change, whether it's buying a new home, upgrading your current space, or downsizing. With endless possibilities and choices for representation, I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and share why I should be your first choice for real estate needs. With over 21 years of experience  as a top producing real estate agent here in San Diego, I've built my business from the ground up through she

As spring arrives after San Diego's notably chilly winter, you might be considering sprucing up your garden or finally undertaking that landscaping project you've been contemplating for years. In honor of Earth Day this month, it's the perfect time to draw inspiration from nature and prioritize native plants in your redesign. There are numerous advantages to using plants native to your region. These benefits range from supporting local wildlife to cutting costs and minimizing

Are you dreaming of home improvement projects? Have you been visiting open houses and feeling envious, only to return home and feel disappointed that your kitchen or bathroom renovation remains unfinished after a decade? There's no time like the present to start, and enhancing your home is an investment in yourself. Whether you plan to stay forever (because enjoying your space has value, right?) or might sell in the future, here are some tips for preparing for a renovation pr

Have you owned your home for many years and have quite a bit of built up equity? Considering selling in order to cash out, downsize, and/or relocate? I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials from various local investor companies that offer to buy your house sight unseen for cash. In addition, you’ve probably received “cash” offers in the mail and/or on the receiving end of multiple phone calls of buyers soliciting you to sell your home to them. Perhaps you’ve even reached out to

This week we were reminded yet again of the power of nature and just how much it can impact our homes, neighborhoods, communities and livelihoods. Over 10,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the fires in Southern California. Some of the most beautiful homes, neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, etc are simply obliterated. Worse, so many memories, history, etc are now in ashes. These are not merely homes: these are the lives that happened around and in these homes t

As I sit in front of my computer and contemplate the topic to write about today, so many things come to mind…from the new procedures with buyer representation that is now in full force and redefining how we interact from agent to agent and from agent to client…to the state of the market currently as it  appears to be in constant fluctuation…to what I bring to the table as a top producing agent with a top producing company and why you might want to choose to consult with me. B

If you own a home, chances are you have been contacted by real estate agents, some local and some not, seeking to sell your home for you.  Many will tell you that they have a buyer already that may be a possible match.  Sometimes they do, and sometimes that’s a ploy to get an appointment with you to coax you in to listing your home with them, whether they have ever sold a home in the area or not.  When engaging with a real estate agent, it’s important to know what their objec

If you are intending on buying real estate in today’s market, or have been working on buying, chances are its been challenging, to say the least.  In many areas and price points, you are likely still finding yourselves competing with other buyers as we are still seeing low inventory and very little choice for all the future home buyers out there. That part is, however, overcome-able (is that a word?) With the right guidance (ahem) behind you, you could find yourself writing o