4404 Vivaracho Court San Diego, CA 92124
4404 Vivaracho Court has an amazing cul-de-sac location in Tierrasanta “Island in the Hills”!
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.
What is HAFA?
What In the World Is HAFA? Have you heard about HAFA? It seems like everyone who’s talking about real estate today is talking about HAFA. But what is it? First, let’s lay some ground work. Right now, more than 1 in 7 mortgages is currently not being paid. So, take your neighborhood, your…
What is a Short Sale?
What is a Short Sale? In certain qualified cases, where a homeowner owes more on their home than it’s worth today, a lender may allow that homeowner to sell that property for less than the mortgage balance and accept a short sale. A short sale allows the homeowner to sell their home to…
Get Paid to Sell the Home You Can’t Afford! with HAFA
Get Paid to Sell the Home You Can’t Afford! with HAFA When the housing market crashed in 2008, millions of homeowners suddenly found themselves in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. To help these homeowners, in 2009 the U.S. Treasury launched the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program, which is comprised of several…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Until recently, I had never met anyone that was affected by carbon monoxide poisoning. The family of our daughter, Ashlie’s boyfriend avoided a tragedy last year. They woke in their Lemon Grove home in San Diego County to feeling the affects of carbon monoxide poisoning. They were seen in a San Diego area hospital and…
What are Closing Costs and How Can I Save on Them
What are closing costs? They are the fees for services, property taxes or special interest charges that surround the purchase of a home. They include upfront loan points, title insurance, escrow, document fees, prepaid interest and property taxes. How can I save on closing costs? Experience shows that closing costs, average…
What is a Home Warranty?
What is a Home Warranty A home warranty is a service contract typically for one year. A home warranty helps protect homeowners against the cost of unexpected repairs and/or replacement on major systems (i.e. electrical, heating, duct, plumbing, central vacuum) and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for…
Making the Decision to Sell Your Home
5 Things You Need to Know When Making the Decision to Sell Your Home Whether making the decision to sell your home is an easy one for you, or a difficult one, there are 5 things that you should keep in mind throughout the entire process. These tips are designed to the process…
Fiscal Cliff or Fiscal Wiff?
The Fiscal Cliff was the topic of conversation in the last few weeks! This video puts it all into entertaining focus … I recommend watching it to see how you or anyone you know is affected. Thank you in advance for making me your Real Estate Consultant for Life. When you or someone you care…
5 Quick Tips for Improving Curb Appeal
5 Quick Tips for Improving Curb Appeal for San Diego Real Estate If a potential buyer can’t form a good mental picture of living in your house – no sale! With this in mind, you’ll want to give your property a good, hard look from the outside in. You want to create a…
5 Questions Your Real Estate Agent Should Ask You
5 Questions Your Real Estate Agent Should Ask You Finding the right real estate agent is a critical step to a successful real estate transaction. Look for an agent that is invested in discovering what is important to you. It’s crucial that you find the right real estate agent who has the right…
How to Help a Seller Sell Quickly and for a Great Price by Staging
Hello, I’m Kim Ward and welcome to Horizon Real Estate online. You are watching a video on How to Help a Seller Sell Quickly and for a Great Price by Staging. This is a beautifully remodeled kitchen. The team and I added a few accessories. Next, we move on to the dining room, where we…