Spring is here and summer isn’t far behind. If you’ve been dreaming of revamping your backyard for summer, you’ve probably been imagining sunset dinners outside. Whether you’re aiming to provide intimate seating for just your family or want enough room to host a crowd, you’re sure to get inspiration from our top 5 picks for outdoor dining inspiration!
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You’ve listed your home for sale. Now you need to get it ready to be shown. Overwhelmed by where to start? Our 9 tips will help you get your home ready for buyers!
First impressions are lasting. The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean, and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed.
Use your agent. Show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through your agent. Your cooperation will be appreciated and will help close the sale more quickly.
Can you see the light? Illumination is like a welcome sign. The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection.
Repairs can make a big difference. Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from home value.
Stage for a quick sale. Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. Why try to tell the prospect how your home could look when you can show them by staging your home to look like a model.
Makes closets look bigger. Neat, well-ordered closets show space is ample. Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.
Bathrooms help sell homes. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.
Turn off the music. Let the agent and buyer talk, free of disturbances. Pets underfoot? Keep them out of the way – preferably out of the house.
Let the sun shine in. Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home can be since dark rooms do not appeal.
One of the benefits of working with a local real estate professional is that you are selecting an expert in your area. Online home value calculators, such as those offered by Trulia and Zillow, represent estimates that are produced by a computer algorithm. Most of these tools rely on data from two sources: tax assessor records and data from recent sales. But these models don’t account for the human touch a Realtor can provide. We are able to offer our assessments based not only on recent comparable sales, but also on the unique features your home has such as updated flooring, new paint, local market conditions, or even a uniquely situated lot. In short, Trulia and Zillow offer estimates based on the publicly available data that they have, without consideration for the actual condition, market pressures, and features of your home.
Give your home’s IQ level a little boost with these smart ideas!
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This year, Easter falls on Sunday, March 27th! If you’re looking to enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch at one of the many wonderful San Diego restaurants, this guide is for you!
Hotel Del Coronado
The Hotel Del Coronado’s Crown Room and oceanfront Ballroom will each host Champagne Brunch buffets on Easter Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., respectively, complete with live musical entertainment. Visit their website to make reservations.
Scenic, elegant Mister A’s will offer a prix fixe menu on Easter Sunday filled with seasonal favorites. Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline. To make reservations, visit their website.
The Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island will host Champagne Easter Brunch with a Polynesian flare from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the website to make a reservation.
For 75 years, this seaside staple in La Jolla has been known for its incredible views and the pounding surf that creates dramatic displays outside the restaurant’s windows. On Easter Sunday, The Marine Room will serve its holiday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make a reservation visit their webpage.
What You Need:
1 lb Bacon
1 16 oz. package Lil’ Smokie Sausages
1 Cup Brown Sugar
Directions:
Thank you for all your support, here are some of the properties Coastal Premier Properties has helped clients buy or sell throughout the county this month. If we can help you or someone you know, please contact us!
Wyngate
(Carmel Valley)
SOLD
*Represented Buyer & Seller
What you need:
1 to 2 packages of chicken wings
2 cups Lawry’s lemon pepper marinade
chopped garlic
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Paprika
Directions:
Cut tips off wings and place into large bowl
Pour marinade, garlic, and lemon on wings
Mix thoroughly and marinade at least 2 hours in the refrigerator
Turn on the grill to medium heat
Sprinkle wings with paprika and put on grill
Cook until golden or crispy on both sides!
These are finger licken good!
February’s real estate market in review: As of February 2016, the average detached home in San Diego County sold for $542,000, up slightly from the previous month.
As of February 2016, the average attached home (including condos, townhomes, and twinhomes) in San Diego County sold for $355,000, up slightly from last month.
The average detached home in San Diego spent 39 days on the market.
Condos, twinhomes, and townhomes in San Diego spent an average of 36 days on the market.
As of February 2016, we are in a seller’s market. On average, a seller of a detached home in San Diego County receives 96.7% of the original list price at the close of the sale, the same as the previous month.
As of February 2016, the owners of attached properties (condos, twinhomes, and townhomes) retained 97.1% of the original listing price, up slightly from last month.
The inventory of homes in San Diego County has gone slightly down, which is consistent with what we know that inventory is tight.
The supply of attached properties continues to decline.
Are you interested in seeing this breakdown for your San Diego community or zipcode? Let us know!
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