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Landscaping Tips to Help You Prepare Your Home

Our North County real estate team has been in the business since 1982 and one of the number one things we still see as a huge factor into the success of selling your home is curb appeal. Attracting a potential home buyer begins by how your home looks on the outside. While it will take some work to get your yard in tip-top shape, the outcome will be worth it.

Here are some tips to get started to help spruce up your home:

• Clean up the yard. Rake up all dead leaves and branches. Make sure the grass is clear of animal waste, ant hills, trash, or anything else unsightly. Your grass should look green and pristine.
• Create beautiful, but simple landscaping. Mow the lawn and make sure any bare patches have been filled in with grass. Prune any bushes…

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Dream Beach Home Available in Carlsbad

809 Bluewater Road, Carlsbad, 92011 - $583,000

2 Master Suites + 1 Optional Bedroom/Office / 2.5 Baths, 1,465 Sq Ft

This home is perfect for the Southern California beach-lovers who want to easily walk to the beach or enjoy walking trails along the lagoon. The brick lined entry way leads guests to the custom door, setting the stage for the beauty inside.

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The spacious great room has soaring ceilings and large windows for plenty of natural light, as well as a cozy fireplace. Rich dark wood floors and custom paint add to the elegance of the home. Just off the great room is the office or optional third bedroom with ceiling fan and double French doors.

The gourmet kitchen with gas appliances features upgraded cabinetry,…

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North County Real Estate News: Types of Mortgages for 2015

Have you decided 2015 is your year to become a homeowner? Mortgage rates are at the lowest they’ve been since June 2013 and we can help you find the option that works best for you. Our North County real estate, family-owned business has led people to the home of their dreams since 1982. There are several different mortgage options to choose from if you are considering buying a new home. Below are the types and rates of mortgages available as of January 14, 2015.

Conforming Mortgage

There hasn’t been a change to loan limits backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac since 2006 and conforming loan limits remain unchanged for 2015. These two associations are legally restricted to purchase single-family mortgages with origination balances below a certain…

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Spacious Single Level Home on Cul-de-Sac Newly Remodeled

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths - 1,502 Sq ft - $400,000 - $425,000

591 El Miraso, Vista, CA 92083

This home has been beautifully transformed and is move in ready. With new floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, new windows, new furnace, and gorgeous landscaping, this home is as good as new.

The newly remodeled kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and dark wood cabinets that provide plenty of storage. Conveniently located just off the kitchen is the dining room that is perfect for entertaining guests and has a large sliding glass door leading onto the side patio.

The large living room features a cozy fireplace and picture window looking out into the neighborhood and new wood flooring. Both of the baths have been remodeled with…

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Lowest Rates Since June 2013

Mortgage rates have plummetted in the past week.  Homeowners who have purchased in the last 18 months should review their personal situation to see if a refinance or purchase makes sense.  

For additional questions on specific rates and terms contact:

Jennifer Lund
Jennifer.lund@CaliberHomeLoans.com
8910 University center lane, suite 265 | San Diego, ca 92122
M: (760) 420-6670 - nmls#925352

As of January 14th:

30 year Jumbo 3.875% with 20% down at NO POINTS 21 day Close Guarantee~!

Conf 30 3.65% 30 yr fxd Conforming: (loan amounts under $417,000) APR 3.8%

Conf 30 HB 3.75% High Balance 3o yr fxd (loan amounts up to $546,250) APR 3.919%

Conf 15 3.0% Conforming 15 yr fxd APR 3.36%

FHA & VA 30 3.5% 30 yr fxd APR 3.52%

Conv. and Gov’t. Loan…

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Sneak Peak at Upcoming Bressi Ranch Home

4 Bedroom + Loft/Optional Bedroom / 4.5 Bath, 4,598 Sq Ft

6252 Alverton Drive, Carlsbad, 92009 - $1,198,000

We’re giving you a first look into this beautiful professionally designed and architected Bressi Ranch home, before it goes on the market. The home has been elegantly upgraded inside and out for the ultimate in luxury, yet with easy maintenance in mind.

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The completely landscaped, relaxing front yard begins with a gently sloped brick walkway leading to the romantic sitting area with grape arbor and porch swing. Energy efficient lighting, ecological landscaping, and water sprinkler system make this area almost effortless to maintain and easy to enjoy year round.

The unique curved brickwork leads naturally to…

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Better Than New Executive Home in Carmel Valley

6 Bedrooms/ 4.5 Baths – 3,867 Sq Ft - $1,375,000

3936 Lago Di Grata Circle, San Diego 92130

Just beyond the gates of the exclusive community of Monte Claire in Carmel Valley, this plan 3 has been highly upgraded with travertine floors downstairs and rustic acacia and maple wood floors upstairs. Enjoy ultimate privacy and luxury in this elegant home with no neighbors to the rear or front, allowing for panoramic views of the surrounding area.  Beautiful crown molding, custom window casings, leaded glass windows, new light fixtures, sinks and faucets are just a few of the additional upgrades that you’ll love.

The kitchen features grate slab counters throughout including the gourmet island, back splash, and butler’s pantry.  Dark wood cabinets add to…

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Luxury Bressi Ranch Home on Super-Sized Lot

2610 Garden House Road, Carlsbad 92009 - $999,000

4 Bedrooms + 1 Optional Bedroom / 5 Baths – 3,397 Sq Ft

On an over 8,500 square foot lot and within walking distance to shopping and dining, this Bressi Ranch home is a gem within this premier planned community.

The open floor plan of the house features a spacious family room with large bay windows to allow in plenty of natural light. With a fireplace, built-in entertainment center and 3-channel surround sound for the family room, dining room, and outside, the home was designed for entertaining. Adjacent to the family room, the kitchen is a gourmet cook’s dream with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, dark wood cabinets, and food preparation island. The first floor also features a formal…

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List Your Home Before the Rush

The holidays can be a busy time with shopping, vacations, and parties. With all the activity and events, it’s easy to put off selling a home. What many homeowners don’t know, though, is that this time of year is ideal for listing a home on the North County real estate market. If you are considering selling your home in the near future, now is the time to list and show your home as competition is minimal and rates are lower to incentivize buyers.

Make Your Home Stand Out

When it comes to North County real estate, November and December are a great time to list and sell a home. Due to all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, other homeowners are putting off listing their homes until January. By listing your house now, you can be sure that your home has…

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The Lund Team’s Top 10 Restaurants in North County San Diego

Among the many attractions in Southern California are the wonderful restaurants, with chefs who make eating out a never-ending adventure. Many of our favorites are "home grown" and casual. A few have burst on the scene recently and in a big way. Others have survived decades of popularity and new generations of customers are singing their praises.

Each one is special, but they all focus on quality and innovation. Not one is a "greasy spoon," but several offer wonderfully uncommon versions of "comfort food." Just as North County San Diego real estate offers a varied menu of delights for discriminating buyers, each of these eateries provides a unique take on local "gastro-tourism."

Here are the Lund Team's Top Ten Picks, in no particular order:

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