The U.S. housing and commercial real estate markets are on a slow upward trajectory and it is clear that the economy has climbed out of the giant hole left by the 2007 Great Recession. One of the most staggering statistics from this unsettled time was reported by FiveThirtyEight.com and it provides a sense of just how far the market fell. …
The Psychology Behind Real Estate and Why it Matters to Homebuyers
Buying a home is a big deal and the decision making process is even more complex than you may think. We all know the logical questions to ask ourselves, is it the right price? Is this the right location? What we may not realize is the element of psychology that is present when deciding to buy a home. After months …
The Only Thing More Valuable than Money is Time
Deciding when to start saving for your future is equally if not more important than deciding how much to save. Saving a little now is more valuable than putting a lot aside later, even if it doesn’t seem that way. Let’s say you want to save $1 million by the time you turn 65 (and really you should be saving even …
So the Federal Reserve Raised Rates…Now what?
While the Federal Reserve did raise the federal funds rate by .25% today they also laid out a plan to gradually raise rates over the next year and beyond. It is good to take a look at how the current interest rate hike impacts consumers and how you can plan for future hikes. How does this affect consumers? A $25,000 …
Make Room for Your Longboard: 5 Steps to Better Storage
Southern California is no stranger to beach-side apartments, condos and residential properties. But because many properties are close to the ocean they can be small and trying to fit surfboards, bikes and the like into a beachside space can be challenging. Not everyone has the luxury of an attic or unfinished basement to utilize for storage. Because of this, it …
Is Your Investment Strategy Recession-Proof?
It is perhaps the most feared phase of our economy’s traditional business cycle— the dreaded recession. A recession is defined as an extended period of significant decline in economic activity including negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth, faltering confidence on the part of consumers and businesses, falling real incomes as well as weakening employment, sales and production. What can you …
Gas Pump Woes? Save Money with These Apps!
If you drive a car daily (like many of us living here in San Diego) then you might have noticed the recently surging gas prices that are plaguing California residents. Whether you drive to and from work and you find yourself at the gas station weekly or just filled up your tank after a weekend road trip, it is likely …
From the Ground Up in Carmel Valley
Bringing a development from blueprint to building is quite an adventure. The amount of work and care that goes into these projects is really incredible so sometimes we like to show off our work as it progresses towards the final stages of completion! From the pouring of the foundation to the decisions made on finishes and hardware, it is all about …
Ensuring Your Donations Add More to Your Finances than Good Karma
We’ve all heard the saying “put your money to work” but is it possible to make your money work for a good cause? With the right tools, you can ensure that your charitable donations not only have a positive impact on society but also have a positive impact on your finances. Although charitable donations may not be profitable as your primary …
Agent High Five: A Q&A with Jerome Morlet
A Q&A WITH JEROME MORLET! “ON NEW LISTINGS, I LIKE TO MARKET THE HOME AS IF IT WERE THE LAST HOUSE FOR SALE IN THE CITY…” – Jerome Morlet Take a moment and get to know Jerome through this brief Q&A we had with him about San Diego, his business, and what he’s doing outside of Real Estate! Do your …