Are You Celebrating the Royal Wedding? Perhaps "celebrating" is overboard. Let me rephrase that.  Are you going to watch the Royal Wedding, either live (gad, 5 am EST!!) or via recording? The Cardiff Kook, the famed surfing statue on the Coast Road/Coast Highway/Route 101 in Carlsbad may be celebrating this Royal Wedding but I didn't have a chance to get by and see.  The statue is dressed up by locals for all sorts of occasions year-round - holidays, special occasions, and so on. It's always fun to see the creativity. You can enjoy all the outfits on the Kook's very own website. That said, here's Kooky celebrating the Royal Wedding way back in 2011, just in case no wedding finery is to be found n the Kook in 2018 tomorrow! We don't want to outdo Meghan and Harry, do we?  Or DO we?  05/18/2018

By Regina P. BrownPhotos at https://www.pinterest.com/realtyproacadem/rural-properties/Do you love the country?  Green rolling hills, giant trees, animals roaming, crops thriving, and breath-taking starry skies at night amidst peace and quiet.  If so, consider specializing in selling rural property.  Your clients will be motivated by your zeal for the country lifestyle.Whether you have buyers looking for a hobby farm, an equestrian estate, a vineyard, a self-sustaining family compound “off the grid”, or a simple homestead, rural properties are both challenging and thrilling to sell.  Architectural styles range from rustic ranches to custom castles, log cabins to custom Mediterranean, buried eco-conscious walls to manufactured homes to elaborate gentleman estates — every home is unique.J... 12/10/2015

Do you have anyone helping you with the down payment or to qualify for the loan?  Remember to tell your real estate agent right up front that you will need to include these decision-makers in the process.If you are a family of one (in other words, a sigle person) and you are purchasing solo, get advice and input from someone you trust.  For example, your mom, your dad, your brother, your sister, or your best friend.  Remember that while these folks are giving you advice, they do not have any legal obligations and your loan will be 100% in your name. YOU are the only final decision-maker.Now, let’s talk about your teenagers.  It’s important to get their support and commitment before the purchase of the home.  Although they will not be co-signing on the loan, it is critical to have their ... 06/19/2014

When you think about adding some new touches to your house, consider simple things such as: LIGHTING. In key areas of your house, whether they’re dark corners or not, think about indirect lighting that sets a nice mood and can give you lots of brightness when you need it. CEILING FANS. Ceiling fans add both a good look and increase air flow. Remember that a ceiling fan can be used to circulate cool air and to move warm air down into the room since heat rises. ADDITIONAL STORAGE. Most families always need more storage.  You can purchase or build inexpensive and attractive shelves and cabinets for laundry room, kitchen, or garage.  Do-it-yourself bedroom closet organizers are very popular. MIRRORS. Mirrors add a sense of large space to an area. Consider adding a full-length mirror to your... 04/23/2014

New Pinned Items on Pinterest Impressive kitchen counters, top-of-the-line appliances, and upscale dining room features. As featured in the ebook, "Learn the Lingo of Houses" by Regina P. Brown.       A kitchen peninsula is often combined with L-shaped counters. In-sink dishwasher is usually used for small spaces such as a kitchenette. Stone sink has a beautiful custom carved designed; elegant but expensive. An appliance garage is a great way of keeping counters clean and neat by hiding small appliances.  Find an appliance garage hiding behind a wooden sliding door that matches the counters, or a shiny metal roll-up door.  They are most efficient when located near electric outlets for convenient appliance use.     03/26/2014

According to author William Franklin, people don’t succeed because they do things right – they succeed because they do the right things.Determine the importance of each task and work on the most important first.  Don’t just do whatever comes along but rather ask what’s the best use of your time right now.  Successful lives are built on successful days doing the right things (what is most important to you). 01/15/2014

Strong day yesterday for mortgage rates as the market improved by 34 basis points.  Most Lenders across the country posted mid-day pricing improvements of 0.250 - 0.375 to all points/credits associated with each particular interest rate. This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back over 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help understand the... 10/11/2013

We are off to a banner start for today as the market is improving rapidly!  Stay tuned for more updates, but today could be the beginning of a turnaround for rates! This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back over 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help understand the relationship between rates & fees/credits) along with THE TRUTH BEHIND M... 08/23/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 27 active listings, and they range in price from $735,000 to $5,195,000. With only 27 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 4.15 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 4.15 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 4.15 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollar... 07/31/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 18 active listings, and they range in price from $800,000 to $5,195,000. With only 18 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 2.84 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 2.84 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 2.84 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollar... 07/04/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 14 active listings, and they range in price from $549,000 to $5,195,000. With only 14 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 2.3 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 2.3 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 2.3 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollars t... 06/21/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 17 active listings, and they range in price from $549,000 to $5,195,000. With only 17 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 3 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 3 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 3 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollars to an a... 06/05/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 15 active listings, and they range in price from $569,000 to $5,195,000. With only 15 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 2.69 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 2.69 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 2.69 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollar... 05/22/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 17 active listings, and they range in price from $499,000 to $3,650,000. With only 17 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 3.09 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 3.09 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 3.09 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollar... 04/24/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (92007). Currently, with respect to Cardiff homes for sale in the 92007 ZIP code, there are only 17 active listings, and they range in price from $589,900 to $3,650,000. With only 17 homes for sale in Cardiff (92007), there is an absorption rate of 3.24 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Cardiff, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 3.24 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 3.24 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Want to find out what your Cardiff home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds of dollar... 03/27/2013

Cardiff~Buying Foreclosures at the Auction Vs. Buying Bank Owned REO Homes for Sale.   Which is the better deal?  The answer usually lies in what is best for your situation...  Below is some information to help you determine whats right for you...   When we look at the current Real Estate environment it can be overwhelming with all the headlines in the news.  Everyone has a different opinion of where the good deals are and how to find them or where the economy or housing market is headed. We have clients call us all the time wanting to buy foreclosures, short sales, or REO's because they think the thought of them automatically sound like a good buy!    However, is this true?   Lets first have an understanding of what they are and the differences of each. Foreclosures and Short Sales can... 12/18/2012

  Cardiff by the Sea Real Estate search- Find your Cardiff  Home Here! Why use a Map? Cardiff home hunters here is a quick and easy way to find homes on the market for sale by location!  Perfect for folks that know the neighborhoods or parts of town they would like to live, for instance if you want to live within walking distance to "Cardiff Town Center" or one of the local elementary schools!  What if you have friends in Cardiff and have visited them and fell in love with our lifestyle! Perform a Cardiff by the Sea Real Estate Search for a home close to friends, it's easy, hover your mouse over a home and the basic info comes up, click on the home for more detailed information. Go ahead and explore, it's a lot of fun! Who Ya Gonna Call? Just coming to Cardiff or the surrounding area fr... 12/03/2012

  Come stay in beautiful condo homes for sale in Cardiff, CA. Cardiff, CA, also known as Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is exactly what the name says, by the sea.Check out Century 21 for more information. Cardiff is a lovely beach town located in Southern California, Being two miles off the Pacific Coastline, Cardiff is known for its world class surfing. Throughout the year Cardiff is sunny during the day and cool during the evenings which makes perfect weather for outdoor activities. Some of the outdoor activities residents of Cardiff enjoy is boating, hang gliding, and bicycling through the breathtaking views Cardiff has to offer. This area is home to the San Elijo Park and Campground which offers 171 campsites. Cardiff is also home to the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge which offers beautiful sunsets ... 10/24/2012

Better-than-expected unemployment figures led to a pretty tough day for mortgage rates on Thursday with nearly the entire day spent in negative territory.  The day saw the majority of Lenders throughout the country post mid-day pricing adjustments to their rate sheets to reflect the market deterioration. The net result was a worsening of 30 basis points.  We began today with a drop of an additional 21 basis points, but appear to be heading in the right direction as this update is being published. This daily mortgage interest rate report is provided to equip Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate... 10/05/2012

Many homeowners are getting into the Halloween holiday spirits these days in our area - no doubt they are in yours as well. I was touring some homes along the coast today and spied this cool oceanview house that I have admired since it was built. I HAD to stop and look.I thought it was pretty tastefully done and in keeping with the style. You can't really see the inside in the phoyo but I could and it's all decked out for Halloween. The owner was on the deck so I asked if I could take some photos to share - she said, sure, as long as she wasn't in them. I'm on the look-out for more real estate dressed up for Halloween. You?   10/04/2012