Remax is back in the heart of Rancho Bernardo!

Check out this video of our recent Open House.  Such great people to work with!  You won't see my smiling face in the video, but there are "signs" of me :)  It's great to have our office back in the heart of Rancho Bernardo again.  Stop by sometime and say hello!

Remax Grand Opening

Top 5 Ways to Sell Your Home More Quickly

If your home is on the market, or if you're planning to sell your home in the near future, you might be discouraged by the national media's rampant reports of increasing inventory and languishing sales.
While there is, indeed, plenty of inventory currently on the market, there are steps you can take as a home seller to ensure your home sells more quickly, while still garnering the maximum sales price possible. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have learned a few strategies that really work toward securing a buyer more quickly.

Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home

As the green movement gathers steam, many homeowners -- and soon-to-be homeowners -- are exploring ways to become environmentally conscious within their living spaces. Greening your home is not only a responsible thing to do but can also boost your home's value when it comes time to sell.  These days, there are an increasingly wide range of products that purport to offer a variety of environmental values but fall short when it comes to style. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, I have access to many credible sources on the subject, such as Robin Wilson, a pioneer in the eco-friendly design sector, and Vickie Gilstrap, vice president of color and design for Mohawk's Residential Business. They offer the following areas to zero in on when greening your home ... while, of course, being mindful of design.

Mortgage Shopping 101 - Making Sense of the Mortgage Market

Shopping for a mortgage can be time-consuming and difficult for homebuyers, especially in today’s market where many buyers don’t know where to begin. The Federal Reserve Board has put together the following tips so that you can make sense of the mortgage market and be sure you are getting the mortgage that is right for you.

Great Tips to Close the Deal

In our market, competition for buyers is high and sometimes the seller may need to look at sweetening the pot, so to speak, to get the deal done.  Sellers often ask me what they can do to help make their home stand out among the sea of homes currently listed. The following are five creative ideas that I believe might just help close the deal.

Foreclosed Homes Trouble Spots

Buying a Foreclosed Home? Top Problem Areas to Look Out For
Today's real estate landscape offers some great buys for savvy real estate consumers, especially when it comes to foreclosure properties. Unfortunately, even though there are already a large number of foreclosures on the market, analysts are predicting that yet another wave of distressed properties will crop up in the coming months.

I've consulted with many clients seeking to capitalize on a foreclosure purchase. I always advise them, however, to weigh the pros and cons. While a foreclosure could represent your best chance to get a great deal, make sure you educate yourself about the potential pitfalls of purchasing a distressed property in advance - and what correcting those pitfalls might cost. In most cases, it's not so much about what damage occurred but rather the source of the damage and how long before the problem was addressed.
Here are the top 10 signs that may indicate trouble in a foreclosed home:

Mortgage Factors When Buyng a Home

While many great deals exist in today's real estate market, securing the optimal mortgage is a critical part of your home purchase decision.  The most important things to take into consideration are: interest rate, points, mortgage type, closing costs and fees, and down payment and mortgage insurance. Here’s a closer look at each: