by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jan 30, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage
Real estate listings are advertisements, and are usually worded to bring buyers in. This doesn’t mean that they are dishonest; it only means that they are written in a highly positive way. Thus, listings often use a language all their own. Words used in these...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jan 11, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage
Buying a home is often an emotional decision, with good reason. Unlike other purchases, buying a house entails living inside of it, which is about as intimate a purchase decision that you can make. And that can lead to buyers falling in love with a home. That might...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jan 9, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage
Are you planning a move in the near future? Are you already fretting over the numerous tasks you’ll have to attend to before the big day? Packing up your home and remembering to take care of odds and ends like canceling newspaper subscriptions can make you feel...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jan 2, 2019 | SoCal
One of the most popular beach areas in San Diego is a neighborhood called Pacific Beach. It is north of downtown San Diego, bounded by La Jolla to the north, Mission Beach to the south, Interstate-5 to the East, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is enjoyed by all...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jan 1, 2019 | Home Improvement
Everyone wants to save on their energy bills and do something good for the environment. That’s why solar panel systems have become such popular products with homeowners across the country. Southern California is particularly blessed with abundant sunshine...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 31, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
It’s hard to think of a parade and not think of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. It is just something we have all grown up with, and something, it seems, will always be there. Every New Year’s morning the beautiful floats and booming marching...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 31, 2018 | Real Estate & Mortgage
January is often a time to hit the reset button, to start fresh. Sometimes, it’s a new approach to an ongoing goal. And if buying a home has been an ongoing goal, the start of a new year can feel like a time of optimism. So if 2020 is going to be the year you...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 22, 2018 | Out and About, SoCal
They call it the California Double: going surfing in the morning and hitting the ski slopes in the afternoon. It’s one of the reasons Californians are so passionate about their state, and SoCal is one of the few places in the world pulling a surf-to-ski double...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 7, 2018 | Real Estate & Mortgage
Most first-time homebuyers know that buying something that costs a substantial amount of money like a home is going to require a downpayment. However, it may come as a surprise just how much of a down payment you will need. Here is your comprehensive guide to...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Nov 30, 2018 | Home, Interior Design
Your home is your sanctuary, and its décor should reflect your taste and style. However, styles change and evolve, and if your home environment has been feeling stale, it’s time to innovate. If you’re moving into a new home or you just want a fresh start, there are...
