Octagon Real Estate

What does it REALLY look like to sell and buy at the same time? If the question alone has your heart racin’, you’re not alone. Buying a new home while selling an old one is a HUGE undertaking, butit is quite common. Seventy-one percent of buyers owned their previous place of residence indicating many overlapped as buyer and seller. The key to success on BOTH ends is having a realtor to guide you through:... Home prepping & pricing Strategic offers Contingencies clauses Financing options Time-sensitive logistics So if you’re staring down both sides of a real estate transaction and feeling a tad overwhelmed, we’d love to ease your worries. Send us a DM and let’s connect this week! See more

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important. According to Trulia, When you close on a home, a number of fees are due. They typically range from 2% to 5% of the total cost of the home, and can include title insura...nce, origination fees, underwriting fees, document preparation fees, and more. For example, for someone buying a $300,000 home, they could potentially have between $6,000 and $15,000 in closing fees. If you’re in the market for a home above this price range, your closing costs could be greater. As mentioned, closing costs are typically between 2% and 5% of your purchase price. Trulia gives more great advice, explaining... #firsttimehomebuyer #closingcosts #opportunity

Oh my goodness... we can't believe Snoopy was ever this small. Look at this good boy! San Diego is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the USA. Here are some of our fave local spots to take the fur friends: Del Mar Dog Beach - Snoopy's favorite spot! ... Lake Hodges Trail Penasquitos Canyon Elfin Forest Kate Sessions Park We encourage you to explore this amazing city with your pup! Tag us in your walk pics. #sandiegoliving #sandiegoadventures #seesandiego #sandiegorealestate #sandiegorealtor #sandiegolife #southerncalifornia #sandiego #hikesandiego #socalgolf #exploresandiego

Last week I got an amazing surprise for Mother’s Day from Troy...not only did he organize a Mother’s Day week on Kiawah Island but he is also arranged for my sister Diana and sister-in-law Crystal to surprise me there...to say we had sooo much fun is definitely an understatement! Thank you Troy and Phil for making me feel very special not just on Mother’s Day but everyday #mothersday #luckymomma ##realestategoals #sdrealtors #sandiegorealtors #sdliving #realtorsofinstagram #realtor #sandiegorealestate #realestate #realestatetips #realestateagent #sandiego #sandiegoliving #delsur #4sranch #delsurliving #4sranchliving

For many homeowners planning to sell their house, doing so quickly is a top priority. There’s never been an easier time to do so than in today’s market where the strong majority of homes being sold are on the market for less than a month. DM me to plan the best way to achieve all of your real estate goals this year. #daysonthemarket #sellyourhouse #NAR #expertanswers