We are shaped by people and experiences throughout our lives. In the March ActiveRain challenge hosted by Lew Corcoran and Patricia Faeger, we are asked to share the profound impact someone had on you in shaping you into who you are today.If you want to know why I am the way I am today, it is largely due to how My Parents Shaped Who I Am Today, they set a strong foundation.The experiences I had, the things I feared, the things I loved, and how throughout my life I emerged from the "Dark Night of the Soul" experiences also shaped me into who I become. While the term may mean different things to people, my reference here is in the spiritual sense. "The "dark night of the soul" refers to a phase of deep spiritual crisis or emotional turmoil, often characterized by feelings of despair and a... 03/16/2025

March is one of the BEST times to hit the market. Here’s why 👀✔️ There’s less competition.Many sellers wait until late spring or summer, but listing in March means fewer homes on the market = more eyes on yours! 👀✔️ Serious buyers are ready.Spring buyers aren’t just browsing…they’re ready to make a move. With tax refunds, pre-approvals in place, and an urgency to buy before summer, they’re motivated.✔️ Better weather = better showingsWarmer temps and longer days mean more buyers are out house-hunting. Plus, natural light makes your home look even better. ☀️✔️ Higher sale prices.Historically, homes listed in early spring sell faster and for more money compared to later in the year. More demand = better offers! 💰✔️ Closings before summer.Listing now means you can sell and move before summ... 03/12/2025

This weekend, while in San Francisco, we took a spontaneous drive down the coast and found ourselves at a quiet beach near Pacifica. As I walked along the shore, my gaze landed on my daughter-in-law and grandson. They stood side by side, their silhouettes framed against the endless horizon, watching the sun dip below the water. There was something striking about the moment—simple. I paused for a moment, absorbing the warmth of the scene.It's the little things that count. 03/12/2025

What’s the Value of my Escondido Home? Escondido Home Sales for February 2025 Escondido is inland in North San Diego County, approximately 20 miles east of the beaches, and bordering San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) in order to make informed buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). This information is believed to be reliable at the time this market report was written but no... 03/16/2025