A good chunk of my business involves buyers who are moving here, from other parts of California or around the country, for a host of reasons. It could be family, our glorious weather, a new job, health reasons, or other issues.The reason doesn't matter...what's important is that help is needed.
Regardless of the reason for the relocation to Carlsbad and other nearby communities here in North San Diego County, I really enjoy working with relocations…something I know well from my own 4 major moves, the many clients I have helped, and work I did with relocations … (21 comments)
Are you considering a relocation to the Carlsbad area? There are plenty of issues to consider and questions you should ask as you get started.
I have worked with many relocation buyers, some coming from areas of California and others moving from out of state, and I find a lot of similarities in what they want to know when engaged in their home search. And even more so when they are here on a house hunting trip.
Each buyer’s situation, of course, is unique, but there are general questions that … (6 comments)
Some people who are relocating a distance, whether you are selling or not before you move, need specialized moving services.
It's important to think about these things in advance, and to know the questions you need to ask the movers you are interviewing for the job of moving your precious goods across the country.
While there are some standard questions you should ask the movers you are interviewing (unless you are DIY, say with PODS or some other similar service), when there are specialized circumstances you need to know upfront - there are may be … (22 comments)
Who Says Getting a Loan and Buying a New Home is Easy? Thoughts from a New Homeowner
I doubt that most people getting a mortgage and buying a new home these days would say it’s easy.
Oh, it can go very well with the right people to help you from start to finish – title, escrow, lender, buyer’s agent – but it is not, by a long-shot, stress free.
Don’t forget the stress of getting your home (yes, it’s filled with all kinds of stuff that you need to get rid of, isn’t it?) packed … (8 comments)
When you are relocating and searching for a home no doubt you are looking online for that perfect property. After all probably 90% or more of buyers find their home that way. And when you are moving a distance online IS the way to go,along with working with a great Realtor!
You can learn so much as a buyer before you ever set foot in a property or in a community. Online searching can save you time, money (e.g., fewer house hunting trips) and frustration. You can learn about the local market … (6 comments)
Video #8 (see below) in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about packing for your move, in particular issues related to packing yourself, or not. The complete list of articles and videos preceding this one are listed at the bottom of the article.
If you are considering the DIY approach to packing for your move, here are some things to consider:
1. Packing yourself, or some of your stuff, can save you some money. Check with your movers to find out more about packing costs if you prefer they do it all
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