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How Safe is that Neighborhood?

It’s a common refrain among prospective homeowners. Everyone wants to live in a “safe” neighborhood. Where are the safe neighborhoods?
The answer is simple. There really are no guaranteed safe  neighborhoods, because crime touches everyone. But we can measure crime, and the county of San Diego has given us an interesting tool, the Arjis Crime Maps Web [...]

Filing for Dollars:

If you haven’t owned a home for more than three years, and you bought a home last year, or are planning to purchase this year - you may be eligible for dollars from Uncle Sam using first time homebuyer tax credit

California Homebuyers Tax Break

A $10,000 state tax credit for purchasing a NEW California homes. A first time homebuyer in California can combine this with the federal first time homebuyers tax credit for a total of up to $18,000 in tax credits but only for a limited time…

San Diego Property Tax Sale

Public Auction is Friday
The end of February is when the San Diego County Tax Assessor typically auctions off properties with after three to five years of unpaid tax bills. The starting bid is the amount of the unpaid tax bill, which is a very small fraction of the actual market value of the properties.  The [...]

Stimulating to San Diego Housing?

The Economic Stimulus Bill’s “so-called” First-Time Home Buyer refundable tax credit. It’s important to know that the tax credit may apply to you even it it’s NOT your first home! If you haven’t owned a home in three years - keep reading…

Dream Home or Money Pit?

When buying an older home, too many unexpected repairs may turn a new homeowners dream home into their worst nightmare - a money pit. Here’s how to identify a potential money pit…

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