Kim has been actively involved with real estate for 17 years. As far back as 1989, Kim and her husband, Dave, began purchasing and renovating residential property. They did this while working full time and raising four children. From these experiences Kim learned valuable critical thinking skills, successful multi-tasking, and how to nurture relationships. Their children have grown into independent, well-adjusted young adults, so those skills seem to have paid off.
We are a bit in a holding pattern to begin our renovations of the investment property that we purchased in North Park, a suburb of San Diego. Three units, means three groups of tenants and these families have lived there for years. We chose to keep the current property manager in place until the properties…
The Adventure of North Park Fixer Units in San Diego Part 2 We’ve owned the North Park units in San Diego for less than a week. And we are already losing money. I just found out that the property management company has not collected the June rent from one of the tenants. The…
Great news about San Diego real estate values — for sellers! I’ve been experiencing the demand for San Diego real estate increase dramatically this year. Buyers are clamoring to write offers to purchase and even when increasing the offered price by tens of thousands of dollars are not successful. It’s a bit crazy. On the…
Part 1 of The Adventure of North Park Fixer Units in San Diego Dave and I purchased our first San Diego multiple unit property. Now before you get too excited for us, these units are fixers. Built in North Park, an urban area of San Diego, in the early-mid 1900’s. The buildings have deferred maintenance,…
4427 Avocado Blvd is a conveniently located move-in ready home with circular driveway and a spacious three-car garage plus a workroom! This home has a family room with wet bar and access to the rear yard.
The Ten Best Reasons not to do your Estate Plan Because you want to your kids to scramble at your passing You want to sponsor your attorney’s son’s private education at USC You want the courts involved in your estate settlement and everything made public record You’ve heard great things about PROBATE You hope…
As a San Diego Real Estate Agent that specialized in helping clients with houses in Probate and Trusts, I frequently join many other San Diego Professionals to talk about how we can better help others. Today our San Diego Estate Planning Group brainstormed on the Benefits for San Diego Clients Who Plan Ahead. James Geddes and…
The San Diego house is only worth what a ready, willing and able San Diego buyer will pay. And, our Initial Clarity Consultation will guide the San Diego seller towards a successful and profitable sale.
Becoming a buyer in the San Diego real estate market can be a challenge. San Diego home prices have increased and as many San Diego buyers have experienced, so has the competition! It’s important that a San Diego buyer work with a trusted adviser. As a San Diego Real Estate Consultant, I ask profound questions…
Times do change! This article is about the trend in couples saving and buying their home. Buying a home in San Diego together can make a lot of sense. I personally love the idea of saving for a down payment on a San Diego home and keeping the wedding plans simpler and less expensive. What…
Imagine the gatherings you will have on over one acre with a pool, spa and spacious covered deck. The remodeled home (13715 Proctor Valley Road) has a living room with fireplace. The family room with fireplace is adjacent to the kitchen.
Family Fresh Start Short Sale Success CASE STUDY Brett A. The Challenge Like many San Diego homeowners, who purchased their homes during the height of the real estate market between 2005-2010, Brett found himself in the situation of owing more on his house than it was worth. A five year…