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Jan. 8, 2024

San Diego Zoning: What to Check Before You Buy or Sell

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Dec. 21, 2023

First-Time Home Buying in San Diego: Where to Start

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Nov. 28, 2023

Comparing La Jolla Luxury Homes: Look Beyond the Photos

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Nov. 27, 2023

Exploring San Diego Homes: Plan a Focused Viewing Trip

San Dieguito River mouth and Del Mar coastline viewed from James Scripps Bluff Preserve
Regional context: Del Mar coastline from James Scripps Bluff Preserve. Photo: Z3lvs, CC0 1.0. Display crop.

Make a San Diego home-viewing trip useful before the first showing. Choose a short list of properties, confirm access with your agent and compare each address against the …

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July 1, 2021

Preparing Your Credit Questions Before Buying a Home

Before choosing a San Diego home-search range, organize your credit questions with a mortgage lender. Credit reports, credit scores and a lender’s approval decision are related, but they are not the same thing.

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May 10, 2021

Preparing an Offer on a San Diego Home: Terms to Discuss

Preparing an offer on a San Diego home means looking at price, financing, review protections and timing together. Start with what works for your circumstances, understand the proposed commitments and discuss the tradeoffs with Kristen Kalepp before you sign.

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April 26, 2021

Buying and Selling a Home in San Diego

Two transactions. One moving plan.

Buying your next home while selling your current one starts with a sequence that fits your finances, housing needs and flexibility.

Should you sell first or buy first? Start by confirming whether you need sale proceeds for the purchase, what your …

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March 15, 2021

Choosing a Home Inspector in San Diego: Questions to Ask

Choosing a home inspector in San Diego starts with clear questions about experience, the written inspection agreement and the report you will receive. Understand what is included, what is excluded and how you will follow up so you understand the inspection’s limits and what may require separate evaluation.

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March 15, 2021

Planning a San Diego Home Search Around Your Budget

A useful San Diego home-search budget connects what you want to spend with the way you want to live. If you plan to finance, discuss your options with a lender. Then identify the property features and ongoing costs that matter to you.

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