Help the world by composting your kitchen scraps. Here’s how

Rerouting food waste can both help reverse global warming, harness power of soil amendments BY JEANETTE MARANTOS LOS ANGELES TIMES FEB. 12, 2022 6 AM PT The howls on social media have been fierce since the state started mandating that food waste stay out of garbage destined for the landfill. But here’s a confession from a longtime […]

Monthly Market Report – February 2022

This could be the right time to consider buying or selling property, let’s connect and we can discuss the local San Diego market. Just send me an email or call 619-888-2117. Lisa Ashkins, MA, CNE – Broker Associate, DRE#01764182 – Coldwell Banker West

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things […]

So Long, Gas Pump: How To Prep Your Garage or Driveway for Your New Electric Car

By Lisa Marie Conklin, Realtor.com It isn’t hard to grasp the perks of owning an electric vehicle. No more gas stations! Fast and silent acceleration! Better for the environment! But before you start test-driving models, you should probably think about where you’re going to park your EV—and how you’re going to keep it charged. To help […]

SOHO: THIRD SUNDAY TOURS

Join our SOHO expert docents every third Sunday of the month as they tell you stories of the Marston House and its environs and of one of San Diego’s greatest architects, Irving J. Gill. With four great tour choices we understand if you can’t pick just one. Bring your camera and friends. The health and safety […]

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates above 3% really mean? Today’s Average Mortgage Rate […]

Monthly Market Report – December 2021

Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during a period of high inflation, […]

Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, be sure […]

Inside the White House for Christmas: 5 Surprisingly Simple DIY Decorations

By Jillian Pretzel, Realtor.com Every holiday season, the White House shows off its gorgeous decorations. Yet lest you presume your own seasonal adornments will never measure up to what the People’s House pulled off, an HGTV special has arrived to prove you wrong! In HGTV’s annual “White House Christmas,” viewers get a close look at how […]