Crystal Friesen's (cfriesen2) Blog

Your home value? What is it worth to you? If only your home could be priced on this premise. Knowing the current value of your home will help you make the best possible decision on how to move forward in today's market. How is your home value figured? What is your home worth? An agent has extensi...

Pumpkins in the pool? Oh, its the annual Pumpkin Plunge in Carlsbad! Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009noon to 3 p.m.Monroe Street Pool3401 Monroe St.Purchase tickets online 200 tickets will be available the day of the event, but get there early as door sales will be based on availability.  Tickets at the d...

Consider these tips when searching for your home 1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not. 2.  Determine what the best fea...

Are you considering a career in real estate? Are you happy with your current Broker? I’m an agent working at the Escondido office and I’m here to tell you that things could be SO much better. At Keller Williams Realty, they view their associates as their most important asset. Here are some of the...

Fall Home Maintenance Tips Ladies and Gentleman...we have cooled down! The weather has been sweatshirt-worthy the last couple mornings. I wouldn't go so far as to say it is cold, but it is getting there! With the cool mornings and shorter days, it is time to get ready for winter. When it comes to...

  Struggling with your mortgage payment? You are not alone! The economy and declined value of real estate has taken a toll on everyone! Home owners are continuing to struggle with their mortgage payments. I've seen evidence of some so burdened by their declined home value and mortgage stress tha...

What has the Carlsbad, Ca. Real Estate trend been in the last 6 months? Buyers and sellers alike are wondering what is going to happen with the real estate market. A little research into the way the market has behaved the last 6 months may help you make the decision to buy or sell and when. Below...

I remember exactly what I was doing on this day 8 years ago and Im sure you do too. Take a moment today to reflect on those that lost friends and family and take the time to tell those around you that you love them! Reflecting on the 9-11, a day we will always remember where we were, what we were...

Would you like $8000 back on your taxes this year? We've been hearing a lot of questions about the new tax credit. Who qualifies? How does it work? How long will it last? In this special edition video, we're taking an in-depth look at the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers.   According ...