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My partner and I own a rental unit that is a small one bedroom, one bath condominium with one parking space in Mission Valley. We bought it in 1998. We are thinking of selling it and pulling out the equity to use for a down payment on another property. All I keep hearing about is capital gains tax…
July is the month of Pride in San Diego, where we celebrate diversity and welcome everyone, so this question could not be more appropriate.
Kathy McSherry is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Staging has become an essential element for maximizing the resale value of a home. Why is staging so effective?
Hi Kathy: My partner and I have decided to move to Civita in Mission Valley as many of our friends have purchased there and they have nicknamed this master-planned community “North Hillcrest.” I have always heard that the pricing of homes in gay neighborhoods increases in value. Is this just because of stereotyping or is […]
Full-service Realtor versus 1 percent commission company By Kathy McSherry | Ask Kathy Hi Kathy: I recently noticed a home for sale by a 1 percent commission company. What does 1 percent offer and how does it compare with a full-service Realtor. —Tom S.
By Kathy McSherry | Ask Kathy Hi Kathy: I have been renting in Mission Valley for approximately three years. My fiancé and I have been saving for a 20 percent down payment this whole time and think we can afford a home of about $600,000. We are DINKS (double income no kids) and gross about […]
By Kathy McSherry | Ask Kathy Hi Kathy: I am a first-time home buyer and 33 years old. My occupation is in the health care industry and I make $86,000 per year. I really want to stop renting and finally purchase a home but I am frustrated with it being a “seller’s market.” My best […]
By Kathy McSherry | Ask Kathy Hi Kathy: I know as a Realtor you have access to the MLS. What exactly is that and what other resources do you use when looking for properties for your buyers and keeping them informed of the latest real estate trends? Thank you. —Greg B.
By Kathy McSherry | Ask Kathy Hi Kathy: I keep hearing that there is no inventory here in San Diego and that is why prices have continued to go up. I also heard that affordability in San Diego is so high that people must spend over 45 percent of their income on housing making it […]
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