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Dec. 20, 2016

Who Bought Homes in 2016

Who Bought Homes in 2016

Statistics of who buys homes

Buying a primary residence is a financial decision but also an emotional one that involves many lifestyle factors.

Here’s who purchased a home in 2016

35% of buyers were first-time buyers

44 Years old was the age of the typical …

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Dec. 8, 2016

Student Loans and Home Buying

Student Loans and Home Buying

Will student loans effect my ability to buy a home

The Majority of adults say that owning a home is either the “most important” or a “very important” part of the American Dream. However, the burden of student loan debt and a tight lending environment appear to be working against many potential home …

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Dec. 1, 2016

First Time Home Buyers Mortgage Challenge

First Time Home Buyers Mortgage Challenge

First Time Home Buyers in San Diego

First time home buyers were asked about their home buying process and their lending experience. From this report from JD Powers on US Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Survey first time home buyers stated the following:

41% of first time home buyers

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Nov. 30, 2016

San Diego Events December 2016

San Diego Events December 2016

San Diego Events December 2016 - Events and things to do in San Diego County for December 2016 - The Lewis Team at Keller Williams

The-Lewis-Team-To Do December 2016

 San Diego Real Estate   Buy a Home in San Diego    Sell a Home in …

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Nov. 29, 2016

What is the Impact of Home Staging

What is the Impact of Home Staging

Does home staging work when selling a home

Most homeowners know it is important to keep a home clean, bright and free from clutter while it is on the market for sale. But sometimes taking the extra step to stage a home can make a difference in how a …

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Oct. 7, 2016

Baby Boomers and House Hunting

Baby Boomers and House Hunting

Baby Boomers House Hunting in San Diego

Baby boomers are 77 million in numbers and are expected to continue to play a major part in the housing market for years to come. New home builders are paying close attention to what they want in their homes.

What are buyers …

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Aug. 15, 2016

Are Schools Important When Buying a Home?

Are Schools Important When Buying a Home?

According to a recent survey by the Bank of America 2016 Homebuyer Insights Report and a very telling graphic by the California Association of Realtors the answer is yes. San Diego home buyers from our experience say that the school that …

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Nov. 25, 2015

Thanksgiving in San Diego

Thanksgiving in San Diego

San Diego Thanksgiving Dinner

This year I’m lucky enough to have Thanksgiving at my house again. We’ve been going over mother-in-law’s and father-in-law’s home’s for Thanksgiving dinner for quite some time. I used to have the honor of having Thanksgiving at my house but as we started becoming …

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Oct. 7, 2015

San Diego Zillow Home Search, App and Zestimate

San Diego Zillow Home Search App and Zestimate

Zillow Home Search

Zillow has been a great tool for both home buyers and home sellers since its rise into the top pages of search engines. It’s a great place to look at the local real estate market and some …

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Aug. 24, 2015

Zillow Zestimate

Zillow Zestimate

This is where things get interesting. Zillow has a feature that they call a Zestimate. This will give you an estimate on a home’s value in your neighborhood. It will even give you your home’s or condo’s estimated value. I do many, many, CMA’s “Comparative Market …

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