What's Happening San Diego? January 2015

Resolve in 2015 to discover San Diego and why we call it "America's finest city"!

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Looking for a great location that is walking distance to a top rated elementary school?

Just Listed in Scripps Ranch - 11723 Petenwell Road, San Diego, CA 92131 Walking Distance to Top Rated Dingeman Elementary School! Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 5 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (3 full) 3050 Square Feet Call Mary Taylor, 858-342-7470 to see this beautiful executive home. Lovingly prepared for its new owner, recent updates to the kitchen & guest bath include richly stained wood cabinets & silestone counter tops. New tile & carpet downstairs. Natural light floods this home from every room & it shines with a fresh coat of designer paint. Cedar lined wall in the master closet is a bonus! Relax or entertain in your private, tropical backyard with pergola covered patio & low maintenance landscaping. Walking distance to top rated Dingeman Elementary School. Nearby Spring Canyon Park has lighted ball fields, playgrounds & picnic areas. Close to shopping and easy freeway access.

Scripps Ranch Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work What is Your Home Worth? Scripps Ranch Homes for Sale Mary Taylor Realtor, ABR, SRES Keller Williams Realty 858-342-7470 mary@taylormadeliving.com

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Bold & Beautiful!

I love how beautiful bold colors look on the ceiling! It's a great idea, especially when you have lots of light. Who would have thought it could have such a dramatic effect! Be different, be bold, be beautiful!

Heads-Up Hues: 10 Bold Ceiling Colors

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

So you have your pre-approval letter in hand and are out searching for the home that is just right for you and your family. Congratulations! That's a huge decision and you're ready to hit the pavement. If you want to be assured that you will close escrow and move in to that beautiful new home once you find it, consider these most common buyer mistakes. Avoid them, or you may end up living in your truck!

The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home

Someday You Want to Buy a House

Buying a house can be an overwhelming experience for a first time homebuyer. It's important to surround yourself with the right professionals to help you navigate through the process. You may have a million questions! Chase Bank has put together a wonderful resource for you. My New Home is your step-by-step guide to buying a home. You first need to determine if homeownership is right for you. You can use the tools on this site to estimate your mortgage payment & determine the amount of downpayment needed so you can plan a budget. Learn the importance of your credit history and how to qualify and apply for a loan. Once you are well informed, you will be on your way for your first homebuying experience.  When you are ready, contact a well-qualified Realtor to assist you with selecting just the right home to fit your needs and your budget.

Someday You Want to Buy a House

Surviving Home Ownership

So you have purchased a home! Congratulations! Now what? You will probably find this guide to surviving home ownership published by This Old House, an extremely handy resource. Whether you are new on the block or a seasoned homeowner, here are 47 skills a person needs to survive home ownership—everything from removing stripped screws to cleaning big paint spills off the carpet. You will probably want to bookmark this and refer to it often!

What do I do now? Read more.

5 Homebuying Tips From Dad

Dad’s homebuying advice is back in fashion

It was a different world when Dad bought his first home.
But oddly enough, a lot of his homebuying advice (unlike some of his tie collection) is back in fashion.

Putting up a sizable down payment, holding back some cash reserves in the bank, and shopping smart so you can get the best deal on a home loan? You’ll make the old man proud.
Here are five homebuying tips from Dad that will serve you (and him) just as well in today’s market.