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Ways to Protect Your Investment: Your Home

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You own a beautiful home in San Diego that you treasure. Home ownership is something that most Americans seek, however, unless you're willing to maintain it, you could be losing out on a quick sale or a large return on your investment when it's time to sell.  The good news is that it's never too late to restore your home to its original beauty and improve your level of comfort while living there. Clearing Away Debris San Diego is famously known for its surf and sun, and as such attracts many … [Read more...]

How to Invest in Real Estate: 5 Ways to Get Started

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If the idea of being a part of real estate work is very attractive to you, but you just don’t know where to start your new business venture, don’t worry. There are various ways to do real estate right and end up with a great profit for very little work. Here are a few different ways you can get started your real estate investing business in San Diego. Fix and Flip If you love watching HGTV, you probably know how house flipping goes. While people on TV make it look very easy and fast, it’s not … [Read more...]

Smart Landscape Ideas For San Diego Homeowners

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With the beautiful weather that San Diego is known for, homeowners have the advantage of enjoying their yards for a larger portion of the year than other areas of the country. However, the oftentimes dry climate also comes with challenges that are wise to acknowledge when designing and remodeling your outdoor space. Droughts have led to various levels of voluntary and mandatory water restrictions in San Diego over the years. Respecting San Diego’s natural environment when making decisions for … [Read more...]

Valuable Changes That Will Give Your San Diego Interior a Classy Vibe

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You might think that for your home to be classy, you actually have to invest in expensive furniture pieces and decorations. However, you should never let your finances stand in your way of having a modern and stylish San Diego home. Fortunately, there are many changes, both big and small, that you can make in order to give your home a new, classy vibe – and here are some of them. Create a Focal Point Every room needs a focal point, as it can make the whole room seem more stylish, organized, … [Read more...]

Tips That Will Help You Create a Cozy Living Room

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Who doesn’t like living in a cozy home? If you’re always looking for new ways to make your living space more inviting and comfortable, you’ve come to the right place. We have prepared a brief list of useful tips that will help you turn your living into your personal sanctuary. The Perfect Rug Regardless of the type of flooring you have in your living room, a small area rug can do wonders! Not only is this an easy way to add more color to the room, but it also allows you to keep your feet (and … [Read more...]

Tips for Selling Your Jewelry in San Diego

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When it comes to owning jewelry, it’s a common practice to sell pieces you don't want or wear anymore. This is especially true in situations where you’re tight on money and could use cash fast. Unfortunately, when people in the San Diego area choose to sell old watches, wedding rings, or other diamond jewelry, they often rush the process by going to pawn shops and other places where getting top dollar is unlikely. In order to get the best deal and sell jewelry the right way, there are certain … [Read more...]

Pest Control Tips for San Diego Homeowners

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Pests in the home can be more than just an annoyance, they can actually be downright dangerous. Not only can they undermine the feeling of comfort and security that should be found within the home, but they can also damage human health and the physical structure of the home. That is why it is important for homeowners to take steps to control and prevent them. For homeowners in Southern California, and particularly in the San Diego area, it can be especially concerning due to high home … [Read more...]

San Diego Home Staging: 7 Hot Staging Secrets for a Quick Sale

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Thinking about selling your home in San Diego? Consider employing some of the hottest staging tips and tricks used by professional house stylists to outshine the rest of the houses on the market and ensure a quick and profitable sale. Deep clean and declutter your home for a spotless appearance The best way to start is to purge your living space and get rid of clutter. Decluttering and deep cleaning are inexpensive ways to improve the look of your home and make it more presentable. The … [Read more...]

What You Need to Know When Re-Doing an Old Home in San Diego

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It’s amazing living in an old home, as they are full of charm and character and often have beautiful architectural features that you can’t find in modern buildings. However, when the time comes to renovate it, these old homes suddenly lose their charm and often reveal a ton of unpleasant surprises. Here are some of the most common issues you might encounter when re-doing an old home. Outdated Electrical and Plumbing Old homes are known to have electrical wiring and plumbing problems. Old … [Read more...]

Drought Tolerant Landscaping for San Diego Homes

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We’ve had a very wet year, as far as yearly averages are concerned, but if you’ve lived in San Diego for any length of time, you know we will have our seasons of drought. It’s only a matter of time. In areas like San Diego that have more dry years than wet years, it makes sense to install a drought tolerant landscape at your home. It may seem odd to be talking about installing a drought tolerant landscape in your yard when we’ve had so much rain, but think of it as getting ahead of the trend. … [Read more...]