If you’re one of the many home sellers out there wondering, “why isn’t my home selling?” then it’s time to get serious. What is it about your home that buyers aren’t loving? Maybe it’s overpriced…or maybe, dare we say it, your home isn’t showing very well! Here is what we recommend you do to help make [...]
If we were to ask what men and women find most important in their relationships, it wouldn’t be surprising that each gender would have very different answers. The same reigns true for what features men and women find most important when buying a home. Many times as Real Estate Agents, we see couples struggle with what amenities they individually value [...]
Did you hear? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today…bringing the bad news that Winter is going to stick around for a while longer. Here at The Houston Team, we like to stay positive and are hoping he may have some good news for our housing market instead! According to an article from Kiplinger Finance, he does! Based [...]
One of the greatest dilemmas facing homeowners in this current housing market is whether to hold on and whether to let go of a property that is underwater. Strategically defaulting (as explained below) is never an easy decision for any family and knowing the financial and legal ramifications is important. This article by Yahoo! Finance really [...]
Here’s the scary truth: Even if you’re able to install thousands of dollars worth of security equipment, or house the scariest guard dog on the block, there is no guarantee that your home won’t be targeted by thiefs at some point. Whether or not you will actually experience a break-in isn’t fully in your control, but there are ways to [...]
Are you an avid runner living in North County? Then don’t miss an opportunity to take advantage of a fun run with some of your neighbors! This Saturday, January 21st, is the 6th Annual and 2012 San Elijo Hills 5k Marathon! The event begins at 8am, with check-in beginning at 7am. Not much of a runner? Sign up with your [...]