House bill would incentivize home selling in effort to boost supply

Proposed bill would increase the sales gain tax exclusion to $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint filers A duo of bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers introduced a bill earlier this year that is designed to increase the supply of available homes on the market. And in order to bring more attention to the

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “As we see the transition

Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. According to a Harris Poll survey, 28% of homeowners have considered
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Holiday Home Staging : 5 Tips for You

Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to sell! The holiday season is in full swing, with just a few weeks left before the New Year. If you’ve already decked your halls and you think you need to wait until January to put your home on the market, think again! Selling your home
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How To Buy Your Next House (even if you have to sell your current one)

Let’s take a look into how to buy your next house… and everything that comes with it. Do you find yourself daydreaming of the next place to call home? Maybe you’ve had a big life change like you’ve had a kid or two. Maybe your commute changed. OR your plan all along was to buy
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September in Encinitas – Fun Things to Do This Month

Welcome to September in Encinitas – where there are fun things to do each month in our wonderful beachside community. Check out more details about the September events below! September in Encinitas: 9 Things To Do This Month! WHAT: Celebrate Greek culture at the Greek Festival with food, music, and fun. Check out more info HERE WHEN:  Saturday
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August in Encinitas – What to do this month!

Welcome to August in Encinitas Looking for fun things to do the month of August in Encinitas? Look no further than our monthly calendar. This is a great time of year to stretch out the beach blanket, enjoy the community, and hang back for a laid back month as summer starts to wind down. Looking
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10667 Golden Willow Trail #153, San Diego, CA 92130

Welcome to this beautiful new listing 10667 Golden Willow Trail #153, San Diego, CA 92130 –  Brought to you exclusively by Sam Fakih & the Encinitas Coast Life Team! 10667 Golden Willow Trail #153, San Diego, CA 92130 Luxury Carmel Valley Condo Living 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath – 1,274 Square Feet – Starting at $649,000 Welcome to