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Avoiding Mortgage Insurance with Less than 20% Down - You Have Options!

A manageable monthly payment is one of the the top priorities for most buyers when considering a mortgage. That payment is made...

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oak Park

Family friendly, community driven, peaceful and diverse are the words that characterize the neighborhood of Oak Park in San...

Rent vs. Sell: What Should You Choose For Your Home?

It is natural to outgrow your first home. Your family gets bigger, you get a better job or maybe you just want to move. Whatever...

6 Things You Should Do Before Purchasing A Vacation Home In San Diego

If you remember anything about purchasing your first home, it was probably stress. Stress about coordinating the mortgage,...

Neighborhood Spotlight: Kensington

Kensington is a small town in a big city. This diverse and historic neighborhood is considered one of the most desirable...

The Importance of Loving Ourselves

My extended period of being sick gave me lots of spare time. I did a lot of thinking, crying, and reflection over the kinds of...

How The Steeles Restored A Teacher's Faith In Real Estate Agents

Denise Paquin had sworn off real estate agents. The teacher had had several disappointing relationships with agents, and she’d...

Neighborhood Spotlight: Normal Heights

Normal Heights is a charismatic, funky, eclectic and diverse urban mesa neighborhood located in San Diego. This mid-city...

Top Five Signs You're Outgrowing Your Home

Is your once perfect starter home starting to feel a little cramped? Families grow, careers advance and priorities shift....

How The Steeles Helped Rescue a Distressed Home From Pre-Foreclosure

Therese hadn’t spoken to her stepfather in more than 10 years when she got the news of his death. What’s more, she learned she...

I Want To Sell My Home But I Have Pets...Help!

The emotional support turkey, pig and peacock in the news recently for being turned away at airlines’ gates has led to at least ...

On Losing a Loved One: Home Is Where Your Happiness Is

After the loss of a loved one, the home you shared together may not feel like home anymore. The thought of moving can feel as...