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When a home is referred to as historic it usually means that it has been designated as a historically significant home at the city, state or national level.   There are benefits and obligations to owning a historic home.  One of the biggest benefits in San Diego is the Mills Act which allows for ...

Beginning January 1st, 2013  there will be a new 3.8% tax on some investment income.  This tax will effect some real estate transactions so the National Association had put together a brochure to help explain the tax using different scenarios.  I have attached that brochure here for your convenie...

What  home improvement projects give you the best return?  According to Remodel Magazine's 2010 edition of Remodel Cost Vs. Value Report exterior replacement projects were rated as having the highest  return on your investment.   Projects included projects like replacing your front door or garage...

According to a new poll by Lending Tree 40% of buyers used the fist loan officer they spoke to.  While 10% of buyers spent no more than a few minutes comparison shopping for the best loan.  Worst of all only 28%of borrowers  thought they got the best deal.  How do you save money on your next home...

In 2009 the FHA changed the standards for condo FHA approval to ensure condo projects had adequate budgets and other legal documents to prove they were financially stable.  Those condo projects that had their FHA approval before 2007 needed to have their approval's  renewed by Dec. 7th of this ye...

Most people don't know that some appliance continue to use energy when they are plugged in but not being used.  How can you  save money on your energy bill without the hassle of unplugging all of your appliances every day?   The Modlet, that's how!   The Modlet is an outlet that plugs  into your ...

Cafe Blu in Mission Hills is a French/New American Bistro that offers a nice selection of  small batch boutique wines from around the world.  This hidden gem offers a very hip, but comfortable and cozy atmosphere for one to meet up with friends for a culinary treat or just some great wine.  The m...

Do you love Historic Homes?  So do I.  If you are looking for a historic or "Period" home in San Diego check out my website Diegocentric.com/historichomes. This weeks post provides a link to 1920's homes for sale in San Diego. Enjoy!! Period Homes for San Diego 1920-1929 Next week....a link to 19...

How to Generate Your Own QR Code For FREE! If you don't know what a QR Code is or how to use it please read my previous post "What is a QR Code"?  For those of you ready to learn how to generate your own QR code please read on.  First of all you will need a QR code generator.  You can google "QR ...

San Diego Housing Inventory for November 2010 Here are the numbers for the housing inventory (homes currently listed for sale) in San Diego for November 2010.  As the data shows homes priced under $400,000 are in a brisk sellers market (due to low inventory level) and homes in the higher price ra...