by Fakri Zubek | Apr 18, 2021
Selling a home can be the start of something new for you and the individual who gets to purchase your property. Let’s make the important milestone a memorable one by following these simple steps. Hire a listing agent. If you’ve decided FSBO (for sale by owner) is out...
by Fakri Zubek | Mar 28, 2021
At a time when home prices are climbing ever upward, should you buy now? The answer will surprise you for reasons you haven’t even considered. Two new(er) factors Unlike the previous times of rapid price increases, this time we all have to contend with 2 factors...
by Fakri Zubek | Mar 16, 2021
If you are a first time seller, think back to buying your first home. Do you remember how exciting, and occasionally terrifying, the experience was? Applications, inspections, the endless weighing of pros and cons, plus making a financial leap of faith – all...
by Fakri Zubek | Feb 28, 2021
Qualifying for a loan may seem almost impossible, but it still possible thanks to the many programs out there. Even the ones that have been around for many years have been updated to take into account recent developments in the economy. Smaller savings These days it...
by Fakri Zubek | Feb 15, 2021
Working on your home’s curb appeal not only beautifies the surroundings, but it also increases its total property value – a helpful point should you ever decide to sell it in the near future. I’ve come up with the best curb appeal improvements that will give your home...
by Fakri Zubek | Jan 28, 2021
Buying a home? The numbers are in for 2020 and they are not promising for buyers. San Diego County, one of the hottest markets in the country, saw an average price increase of 14.7% from December 2019 to December 2020. If this price increase is not sobering enough,...
by Fakri Zubek | Jan 16, 2021
Property taxes are based on a formula set by the County Assessor’s office. This formula is a bit of a mystery to some, and I will do my best to explain it to you today. There are a lot of moving parts to taxes. Hopefully, this will clarify some of the mystery...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 28, 2020
These days the home search is a challenging one. There are not nearly as many homes for sale and there are many buyers. Why such tight circumstances? It boils down to the same factor for both seller and buyers: low interest rates. Super-low interest rates We are...
by Fakri Zubek | Dec 15, 2020
Getting ready to show your home will cause your Realtor advertise it using phrases like “shows beautifully.” This expression is code speak letting fellow Realtors know a home is ready for public viewing. There is no set standard, but one category of preparing your...
by Fakri Zubek | Nov 29, 2020
The need to negotiate repairs is something every buyer will have to deal with. You think that the home is perfect, or at least move-in ready, as it is. Even this should not stop you from bringing a professional home inspector once your offer is accepted. The Home...
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