Posted by Lana Powers // February 6, 2024
A new trend in home buying shows women are ditching the traditional custom that marriage should precede homeownership. According to the National Association of Realtors, single women made up 19% of homebuyers, while single men accounted for only 9% of homebuyers. Since 2010, there has been a 30% increase in the number of single women purchasing homes. The trend […]
Posted by Lana Powers // December 25, 2023
If your home no longer feels like a perfect fit, you’ve got options. Take our quiz to get yourself thinking about whether you should fix it up or give it up. Most homeowners have that one thing about their home that they wish were different. “My house would be perfect if it just had one […]
Posted by Lana Powers // November 1, 2023
If you want to increase the value of your home, it’s important to do some key renovations. Flooring (Average ROI: 70%-80%) While carpeting may have been popular at one point, now it could seriously deter a potential buyer from putting an offer in. Hardwood floors may be a large expense, but they’re the way to […]
Posted by blogger // September 17, 2020
COVID-19 and the San Diego Real Estate Market A lot of people have been looking for answers, so right or wrong, I took the time to put my thoughts on paper to get clear for myself and hopefully help someone in the process. Unless you live in a hole (actually not a bad idea right […]
Posted by Colleen Larson // August 17, 2020
As a professional in real estate, growing your presence online is a huge tool in establishing consumer loyalty and building meaningful connections for all your professional endeavors. To be competitive in the online sphere, adopting new technologies and tools first is a great way to set yourself apart from competitors. One great tool that is […]
Posted by Colleen Larson // June 30, 2020
For over a century, taxis were untouchable. Then came Uber. Don’t be the ‘taxi’ of your industry. Be the business that accepts that social media is here to stay and run with it to the finish line.
Posted by Lana Powers // May 10, 2020
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
Posted by Colleen Larson // April 25, 2020
The real estate market has been making a steady comeback since the recession of 2008-a macro level economic downfall that impacted the real estate industry greatly. Not only has there been a rise in the mid-level real estate market but there has also been a rise in the luxury real estate market across the globe, as […]
Posted by Colleen Larson // March 3, 2020
Are you someone who is looking to sell your home? Do you love making as much money as possible? Well think about how much money you can save if you manage to sell your home without having to pay real estate commission fees. Working with a real estate agent to sell your home has […]
Posted by Colleen Larson // January 9, 2020
Hillcrest has been commonly referred to as the “crossroad” of San Diego, a close-knit community that sits in between Mission Vally, North Park and the San Diego Zoo. The Hillcrest community website describes it as “an accepting urban village with a small town feel”. The prosperous community is located just a few miles from Downtown […]