Articles from January 2010



How to Make the Kitchen in My San Diego Real Estate Condo More Energy Efficient

The kitchen in your San Diego real estate condo offers multiple ways to improve energy efficiency. It can be challenging to have versatility, style, comfort and design while still being energy efficient. The good news is that small changes can be easy to make, without breaking your redecorating budget.

How to Survive an Earthquake

My name is Doug Copp. I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI), the world’s most experienced rescue team. The information in this article will save lives in an earthquake.

Can Your Encinitas Homes for Sale Beat the Rising Competition?

Any time supply is bigger than demand, businesses start looking for a way to set themselves apart from the competition. If you have Encinitas homes for sale, you’re probably doing the same thing. What is the competition like, though? Are you looking for similar houses, similar neighborhoods – or is the competition nation wide? By paying attention to homes that are selling nationwide, you can find out a lot about what buyers want.

Costs for Newly Constructed Homes for Sale in Carlsbad, California May Rise

Not too long ago the “Greening of America” was just an idea. Now, it’s a government mandate. The latest requirements for new construction may just cause the cost of new homes for sale in Carlsbad, California and around the nation to rise.

Uncle Sam’s New Guide to Mortgage Shopping

December 30, 2009, 3:07 PM ET – Wall Street Journal – By James R. Hagerty
My guess is that the typical American puts more thought into the search for a flat-screen TV than into the choice of a mortgage lender.
Shopping for a TV is fairly straightforward. You read reviews online or in Consumer Reports; you eyeball [...]

Should You Get Pre-qualified or Pre-approved for Encinitas Homes for Sale?

When you first start talking about buying Encinitas homes for sale, you’ll hear “Oh, you should get pre-qualified first,” or “you should get pre-approved first.” So who’s right? What’s the difference between the two? Is there any difference at all?