RESOURCES
NEIGHBORHOODS
Explore all of San Diego
We cover all of San Diego County, but here are some favorite neighborhoods for buying:
Downtown
Urban living awaits; stunning high rise condominiums share streets with expansive office buildings and numerous unique and exhilarating retail options in dining, entertainment, and shopping.
Poway
A vibrant inland community supporting a proud equestrian culture and pioneering spirit, Poway boasts some of the finest schools in the County as well as numerous activities for the nature lover.
Scripps Ranch
This southern neighbor of Poway balances a peaceful suburban and rural community focused on outdoor activities including hiking, boating, fishing, and cycling with multiple business parks.
Del Mar
"Where the turf meets the surf", Del mar is a small but affluent beach city; home to beautiful beaches, stunning views, a charming downtown, and of course the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack.
Encinitas
Known for its agricultural history, Encinitas offers the entire variety of lifestyles from seaside energy to suburban relaxation, condos to estates, accompanied by excellent schools and retail.
Vista
Perhaps the fastest growing area of San Diego, this North County community is experiencing an influx of young families looking for the rare combination of affordability, amenities, and jobs nearby.
GREAT APPS
Real Estate is not just about land and buildings anymore. To find the best possible property or sell for the highest possible price, you need to embrace advancements in technology, applications, and internet resources. Join us in harnessing the power of technology with some of our favorite, easy-to-use apps.
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Karl’s Mortgage Calculator – a powerful but easy-to- use mortgage payment calculator (web | iPhone | Android)
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Homesnap – similar to Redfin and Zillow but connected directly with the MLS
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GreatSchools Finder – offers detailed ratings, test scores, and reviews of schools in your area
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Sun Seeker 3D – a techie-oriented app that will help illustrate sun path and light exposure (iPhone | Android)
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Waze – a well-known app that will help you understand traffic patterns and potential commutes (iPhone | Android)
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Houzz – an app that will allow you to search photos of homes for design/decorating inspiration
USEFUL LINKS
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http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/pts/trasearch.asp – visit this site to search for your applicable property tax rate in San Diego.
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https://www.zillow.com/san-diego-ca/schools/ – search for school ratings throughout San Diego.
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https://www.sdge.com/residential/start-stop-and-move – to stop and start SDGE billing for your upcoming move.
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https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD – offers some of most comprehensive information on home ownership in the U.S.
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https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/ – homepage to conduct searches by name or map/address for this important issue.
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https://www.sandiego.gov/water/rates/rates – shows how residential water rates are calculated in San Diego.
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http://www.hgtv.com/ – everybody interested in real estate loves this channel... right??
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Missing Money – the title says it all… you’d be surprised at how many people are entitled to unclaimed property.