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...
by Fakri Zubek | Nov 14, 2020
In the home selling process, staging (prepare your property and dressing it for success) is imperative. Cleaning, depersonalizing, and de-cluttering the house is fine, but if you want to take it your property to a whole new level, consider a professional. What is home...
by Fakri Zubek | Oct 19, 2020
The Home inspection is an important part of every home buying or selling process. It’s during this time that issues otherwise unknown will come to the surface. This allowis ample time for both buyers and sellers to address the situation. Whether you’re buying or...
by Fakri Zubek | Sep 14, 2020
Moving with dependents of any variety is a challenge. You’re adding another layer of boxes to the cargo, plus tending to their emotional well being during a time of transition can be stressful. Every family with children or pets approaches moving in their unique way,...
by Fakri Zubek | Aug 28, 2020
Some home buyers are preferring to wait for the crash to enter the home-buying market. Typically, these are people who remember the woes of the market from mid-2006 through early-2011. Prices suddenly falling as lenders called loans and subsequently foreclosed on...
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