san diego: California's "Surprise Bill"
- 08/03/23 07:33 AM
I am not a tax advisor, I am not offering any tax advice. I am always going to insist you direct all tax questions to your CPA or Attorney. I'm merely sharing this information as a homeowner, to help other homeowners understand what can be a "surprise bill" in the first year of ownership.
Often, as a REALTOR, I get calls from clients 30 days to 6 months after close of escrow asking "what is this extra tax bill?" even though they were told about it no less than 3 times during escrow...evidenced by signed disclosures.
California's Supplemental Property Taxes have been a … (8 comments)
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: What Used To Be; Time To Get Over It
- 07/23/23 05:50 AM
"Change is the law of life.
And those who look only to
the past or present
are certain to miss the future."
~U.S. President, John F. Kennedy
Your action for today is, well...
I'm going to speak up more than I normally do today because I heard my Daddy sharing good advice to Joan Cox earlier this morning and wanted to share it with you too!
Most all agents my Daddy networks with that I've heard him chat with privately are slower in 2023 than the past 3 years; facing similar market-issues affecting their buyers & sellers. My Daddy is at 30% of his record breaking numbers of … (12 comments)
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: All The Small Things
- 07/14/23 05:38 PM
"Small deeds done are better
than great deeds planned."
~ Clergyman, Peter Marshall
Your action for today is
to perform a small action step
that moves the needle on a big goal.
"Eat The Elephant...one bite at a time."
If you missed it, here's my latest customer service tip
to creating Better Buyers.
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san diego: Inventory Coming Soon in San Diego, CA!
- 07/12/23 07:31 AM
I'll be adding to our low-inventory soon!
Coming in August to Creekside Mira Mesa
Under $450,000 (price not set yet)
One bedroom One Bathroom Condo
772 est. sq.ft.
2 car detached garage
Water Feature Setting & Views
Pool
Close to freeways, shopping and MCAS Miramar
(Marine Corps Air Station Miramar)
Photos Courtesy of Buffini & Company & Thomas J. Nelson
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: Choose Your "Tude"
- 07/02/23 06:50 AM
"Take charge of your attitude.
Don't let someone else choose it for you."
~Dale Carnegie
Your action for today
is to see how you can choose
to be happy regardless of
what happens to you during the day.
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: Rise Above The Ordinary
- 07/02/23 06:46 AM
"The person who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the person who can't read."
~ Writer, Mark Twain
Your action for today
is to spend 15 minutes
reading an interesting book.
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: Love The One You're With
- 06/26/23 06:25 AM
"Being considerate of others
will take you further in life
than a college degree."
~ Author, Marian Wright Edelman
and founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund
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Your action for today
is to focus on driving your vehicle
in a very considerate manner.
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san diego: 2023 🔮 San Diego's Real Estate Market Trends 🔥 From The Trenches
- 06/07/23 05:26 PM
You May Be Surprised To Know That The 2023 San Diego Real Estate Market's Trending A 🔥HOT MARKET🔥
and thus, sending a warning to all buyers,
the sooner you buy the better because
you'll be competing even more in Q3 & Q4!
Here's to our🔥 HOT🔥 market!!!
Why Does The Mislead You?
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The media misleads the general public very often because the data they source is typically 1-3 months old and then they misinterpret the numbers. They look at older data because unless you're a REALTOR, you have to wait up to 90 days for the trends to be calculated and provided. REALTORS often are … (7 comments)
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san diego: Christmas Miracles in January?
- 01/07/23 07:08 AM
I promised a couple ActiveRainers I'd write about this amazing turn of events that occurred in December '22, but last month was so busy, I'm needing to do so now. The 3 Christmas miracles I experienced were (2) professional and (1) personal.
Miracle #1 Closing escrow on this property:
16170 Avenida Venusto
Unit 43
Rancho Bernardo
I listed it in August, advising the seller to repair the damaged entry tile, remove the carpet for a laminate surface floor and paint. She declined all but the paint, but only painted the downstairs. So I urged her to stage it. She declined. August comes and goes, no … (24 comments)
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san diego: Gratitude Gathering 2022 - Appreciating Clients & Teammates
- 12/19/22 08:31 AM
Gratitude Gathering 2022 San Diego
Our Biggest & Best Ever!
With over 70 in attendance, we successfully honored and thanked our most valued:
Clients Teammates: Escrow, Title, Lending like Jason E. Gordon, etc. Service Providers Inspectors Tradesmen Friends & Neighbors
The last 10/19 years we took what once was our Client Appreciation Event
(we started hosting them in 2004) and then in 2012 I upgraded it to what it is now: The Gratitude Gathering. We've experimented with hosting them pre-Thanksgiving, pre-Halloween and now pre-Christmas. It seems we found the magic, as this year's event was epic and … (16 comments)
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san diego: Vacation Rentals (STRO's) What You Need To Know for 2023 in San Diego
- 11/01/22 09:59 AM
Thank You Brenda Mayette for inspiring this post with your questions! STRO's = Short-term Residential Occupancy DwellingsThis affects residential properties in the City of San Diego, not the County, so areas like Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Santee, that do not fall within the City of San Diego jurisdiction are so far exempt. In other words if you write San Diego on a letter to mail it, that property is subject to it. For "Vacation Rentals" in the City San Diego (STRO's) located in the City of San Diego and rented out to Transient Guests for less than one month, beginning October 3, 2022 - … (8 comments)
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san diego: England Invaded San Diego, CA - So We Called It A Meetup!
- 09/19/22 06:37 PM
Yep, Brian England visited us
in Bay Park - San Diego
today and we had a lot of fun...
finally meeting in person!
Thank You Jeff Dowler, CRS and Norm
of Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI
for making the trip too!
Fun to realize...
3 of the Top 5 San Diego County
AR Bloggers were here today!
#1 Jeff
#2 Norm (& Sandy)
#4 Me (soon to be #3)😎
Did you know that Brian England was actually born in England!?!
Brian, Jeff, Norm and I enjoyed fish tacos, burgers, local craft beers
and great conversation at Bay Park's famous Luce Bar & Kitchen!
We caught up on "war stories", … (33 comments)
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san diego: Whiskey's Wisdom: and Kindness
- 08/01/22 05:37 AM
"Wise sayings often fall on barren ground,
but a kind word is never thrown away."
19th Century Writer, Arthur Helps
Your action for today
is to offer a sincere compliment to someone.
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san diego: Get After It: You Can Take It With You
- 03/04/22 07:39 AM
"Each of us is the accumulation of our memories."
~ Author, Ann Loy McGinnis
Your action for today
is to see if you can create
a memorable experience.
Because, it is my belief,
the only thing we take with us
when we crossover to eternity,
is the love and the memories you create
during your brief time here on Earth.
Those memories you create with others,
is your legacy when your gone
and
your eternal life as you are remembered.
How will you be remembered?
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san diego: Take Action: And Soon You'll Be On Your Way!
- 09/05/21 03:35 AM
"The distance is nothing.
It is only the first step that is difficult."
~ Author, Marie de Vichy-Chamrond
Your action for today
is to put in writing
one action item to do
regarding an idea
you've wanted to accomplish...
...this week!
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san diego: Take Action: Laugh At The Mirror
- 08/20/21 05:07 PM
"Whoever undertakes
to set himself up as a judge
of Truth and Knowledge
is shipwrecked by
the laughter of the gods."
~ Albert Einstein
Your action for today
is to find something
about yourself
to laugh about.
I post ball-bustin' comments occasionally
in the Q&A here and on social media,
...when I see an opportunity for levity.
Ball-bustin' was an expression of love
and inclusion in my neighborhood.
I'm mostly amused (and slightly saddened)
by the fragile tempers,
the easily offended
and the high & mighty
that just throttle right past the obvious joke-
i.e. the laugh and go straight to their anger.
Let's lighten up, let's laugh more … (16 comments)
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san diego: Take Action: God Apologizes
- 05/26/21 12:44 PM
"Friends are God's way
of apologizing for your relatives."
An Unknown Author
Your action for today
is to enjoy this quote and life
without taking it too seriously!
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san diego: Sabre Springs House SOLD! Over Asking in San Diego 92128
- 05/03/21 01:37 AM
Listing DetailsSan Diego, CA 92128
Price: $995,000 SOLD For: $1,176,000
MLS number:
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 1868
$40/month HOA, No Mello Roos Tax
Call/Text Thomas at 858-232-8722 to see if this property is still availableand to arrange a private showing. Use the 3-D Virtual Tour to walk through it now!
You Will Love the this Beautiful Updated Home's Location and maticulous gardens.
Aloha Means Good-Buy! Updated Sabre Springs House located in a "pride of ownership" neighborhood with beautifully landscaped yards, a large backyard and hot tub.
Updated granite countertops, wood flooring, window, bathrooms and much more! The Two car garage with extra storage and laundry area, plus … (8 comments)
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san diego: San Diego 92117 House For Sale 3 Bed + Bonus Room in Clairemont
- 08/25/20 06:04 PM
Aloha Means Good-BUY!in San Diego's Clairemont Neighborhood4950 Longford Street, San Diego, CA 92117 Central San Diego Proper Living & Lifestylein this Clairemont Home 4950 Longford Street, San Diego, CA 92117
Let's Talk Easy Access to:
* Major Shopping Centers
* The San Diego Coastline
* 20 minutes to the Airport
* Easy Access to 3 Freeways
* Central to all San Diego attractions.
Price: $590,000 - $610,000
MLS#200041248
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room: 1
Large Backyard
Garage: 0
Square Footage: 1228
Lot: 5,700
3-D
HomeTour
Safe Viewing & Private Tours
You will Love the Lifestyle of Clairemont and this Beautiful House
Find Similar Homes in the Area
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san diego: Take Action: Become Valuable
- 08/06/20 07:06 AM
"Try not to become a man *(person) of success
but rather try to become a man *(person) of value."
~ Albert Einstein
*modified for my 2020 audience 😉
Your action for today
is to contact one of your clients or customers
regarding something unrelated
to your product or service
that would add value to their lives.
This has been the single most effective
"secret to my success".
Less than 20% of your competition stays in touch!
Staying in touch between transactions,
remaining a helpful resource and being a voice of value.
In many cases, becomming friends or
at least friendly-familiar
in the process with my SOLD clients.
This is where … (11 comments)
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I am not a tax advisor, I am not offering any tax advice. I am always going to insist you direct all tax questions to your CPA or Attorney. I'm merely sharing this information as a homeowner, to help other homeowners understand what can be a "surprise bill" in the first year of ownership.
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