San Diego Archives - Josie Sarullo

Two is Better than One. Why buying a duplex is a good idea. If you’re eager to become a homeowner but also want to invest in real estate for the long haul, buying a duplex to live in can help you kill two birds with one stone. Not only will you secure a roof over

Things To Do in San Diego this WEEKEND

April 26, 2019

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Things To Do In San Diego This Week Unbelievable….. Something for Everyone including my favorites: Mission Federal Artwalk, Queen Bee Market, World Penguin Day, Shaka Fest, Encinitas Street Fair, Adams Ave UNplugged, Earth Fair, Taco Music Fest April 25 Food/Wine Radio-Coteau Wine Dinner California winery Radio-Coteau is highlighted in this pairing dinner created by Village

Homeownership Grants, closing cost assistance for San Diego.

April 20, 2019

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Homeownership Grants that help you with your Closing Cost on your Home Loan and I will assist you in finding your Perfect Home. This article comes from The San Diego Housing Commission website. (SDHC) offers deferred loans, homeownership grants, and mortgage credit certificates to help low- and moderate-income families buy their first homes. The SDHC

San Diego Home Prices – Case-Shiller Report – UP 3.32%

February 2, 2019

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San Diego County’s home prices rose 3.32 percent in 2018, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, released this week. January 30, 2019 Despite not having climbed much, a member of the San Diego Regional Chamber’s infrastructure, housing and land use committee said they were already too high. “When it comes to housing, employers

Where to Live if you’re a 1st Time Buyer, Moving Up, Downsizing, Granny Flat, or Investing in San Diego

December 15, 2018

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Where to live in San Diego if you’re looking to Move Up, Downsize, adding a Granny Flat, picking up passive income rental property, or a 1st Time Home Buyer this article has ideas where to live and I have more. Just contact me. Buying a house is more than a transaction; it’s a milestone. But

NEW LOANs just for Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway 1 to 4 units

November 28, 2018

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I just received this email from our Multi Unit Lenders. Special Loans for Short Term Vacation Rentals. Read More Below We recently launched a 30-YR Fixed Loan program for 1-4 Unit properties which only utilizes the Short Term Rental Income generated through Airbnb/VRBO/HomeAway/Etc. Underwriting it just like an apartment or commercial property. – NO Tax

Color hues impact sales price.

July 20, 2018

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Zillow looked at more than 135,000 photos from sold homes around the country to determine how certain color hues impacted the sale price when compared to similar abodes with white walls. Ready for the results? Drumroll, please… Apparently, homes with charcoal gray or black front doors typically sold for $6,271 more than expected. Wowza. Equally

Home Equity jumped 13%… Americans homeowners are getting richer

June 16, 2018

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Goose and Gander Home equity jumped 13.3 percent in the first quarter of this year compared from a year earlier, according to CoreLogic. For the average borrower, that translates to $16,300 in additional home equity gained during the year, a collective $1.01 trillion. That is the biggest gain in four years. This includes San Diego

Home Buying MISTAKES to AVOID

February 17, 2018

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HOME BUYING MISTAKES YOU NEED TO AVOID Buying a home can bring a high level of uncertainty. There are many steps to buying a home and some buyers are unaware of these steps. Please always have a Realtor on your side. Home buyers who are unaware of the home buying process often open themselves up to

Home Rentals on the RISE – LANDLORDS we need you.

December 23, 2017

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Friday, December 15, 2017. Single-family home rentals on the rise A boom in single-family home rentals is contributing to a crunch in the inventory of affordable housing, limiting options for lower- and middle-income buyers nationally, according to the latest report by Zillow. The online real estate data company reports the number of single-family homes being rented