Nissou Realty Group

Your local San Diego Real Estate Expert with Keller Williams Realty! Buying, Selling, or just curious? Give me a call today! 619-250-4541 DRE# 01443193

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The 6 Most Essential Homebuyer tips!

Are you ready to stop renting and start owning your own home?  A survy of 400 real estate professionals found that these are the most important tips for homebuyers. Here they are! 1. Get a home inspection to evaluate the safety, overall condition of your new home. 2) Before you start house hunting, get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. 3) Direct all communications with the seller through your…

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Avoid These 5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

According to the dictionary, a mistake is an error resulting from deficient knowledge or carelessness. While we can’t do anything about carelessness, when it comes to counseling first-time homebuyers, the real estate agent is a tremendous resource to help overcome knowledge deficiency.

That homebuyers lack knowledge about the process only makes sense when you understand that shopping for a home…

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3 Easy Home Improvement Tips to Sell

Forget, for a moment, about market trends and interest rates. At any given time, no matter the state of the economy, someone somewhere is selling their home. In any market, homeowners can up the odds that a home sells as quickly and as profitably as possible by giving it a facelift.

Sellers should focus on home improvement projects that either add value to the home or that attract buyers’ eyes…

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Protect Your Home While It's On The Market

Ready to sell your home? Besides dusting every nook and cranny and pulling weeds from the garden, don’t forget to protect yourself and your home when it’s on the market! Here’s a few ways on how to protect your home while it’s on the market so that you can feel more at ease.

Hide the Valuables Don’t keep high-end valuables visible in your home while it’s on the market, including jewelry,…

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How to Clean and Maintain Your Gutters

Your gutters take care of your house, but who’s taking care of the gutters?

Cleaning and maintaining your gutters is just as important as changing the oil in your car.

Why Gutters Need Cleaning

When your gutters get clogged, you’ll see waterfalls pouring from their edges in warmer weather, and icicles glittering along the bottom in winter. That’s not the worst of it. Improperly cleaned and…

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Choosing a Kitchen Sink to Match Your Style and Budget

If you’re remodeling your kitchen on a budget – or equipping a new kitchen and haven’t a clue where to start – focus on the kitchen sink. Yesteryear’s limited selection of cast iron and stainless steel can’t compete with today’s stylish, modern sinks.

Simply choose the mounting type and style, then select the material. A new sink will transform your kitchen.

Kitchen Sink Mounting Types and Design…

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Just Listed in Alpine, CA! 3 Homes on 1 Lot!

Home off Japatul Rd in Alpine, CA, 91901! 3 Homes on an 11.5 acre lot! Rare Find!! Zoned A72 and Duplex. 3 homes on a 11.5 acre lot! Cute 3 bed, 2 bath home and an adorable single story house with a beautiful setting to enjoy the quiet and the beautiful views! Unit B is a 2bed/1bath double wide, currently rented for $700/month but valued at $1295. The 3rd home is a 1 bed/1bath single wide. All…

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Earth Day Events in San Diego, California!

Earth day marks the anniversary of what many consider to be the birth of the environmental movement of 1970. It capitalizes on the emerging consciousness of our environment, channeling energy of the 1970 anti-war protest movement and puts environmental concerns front and center. It’s day is honored around the world on April 22. Many communities observe Earth week or Earth Month, and organizes a…

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2015 Tax Day Freebies in San Diego, California!

While we all dread filing our taxes today, there’s nothing sweeter than getting something in return! Check out these Tax Day freebies!

McDonalds

All Big Macs and Quarter Pounders are BOBO – for a PENNY!

Pizza Hut Sign a P-2 form on their website, PizzaReturn.com and send it in to win a coupon!

Great American Cookies Stop by Great American Cookies for a free sugar cookie!

Boston Market Buy one meal,…

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Suburban, Urban, or Rural: What is Right For You?

If you’re unfettered by a particular job in a particular locale, deciding where to live isn’t as easy as it may seem. Often, a batthel ensues between our heads and our hearts. And the real estate mantr of “location, location, location” does nothing to help us decide which location we might prefer – the city, the suburbs, or a rural setting.

Whether you think that life on a farm is right for you…

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Condo For Sale in El Cajon

3259 Dehesa, #61, El Cajon, CA 92019 2 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,699 sf Listing Price: $400,000

Love golf? This is the place for you! Wake up every morning with a view of the greens. This elegant condo has many beautiful upgrades to offer. Formal entry with travertine flooring, wood stairs with travertine and granite accents lead you to the main living area. Travertine floors with granite mosaics and…

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Spring Cleaning Tips

With our busy lives day to day, we never realize just how much clutter and grime can build up in our homes. With spring in the air, now is a better time than ever to clean and refresh your home just the way you always intended! Efficiency is key here, so be sure to start with a list and prioritize from room to room, or even by project. With this timeline, you’ll be able to stay on track and the…

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Home For Sale in Old Rancho San Diego!

Turnkey ready home for sale in Old Rancho San Diego! A 1 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,881 sf home with 3 car garage with plenty of parking in the driveway for guests. Granite countertops in kitchen with fresh paint. Community features 2 pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and two parks! Elementary and High School are within walking distance. This is a great home to raise a family and is on a…

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Family Mudroom Designs

    Family Mudroom Designs

The family mudroom is, without question, one of the highest traffic areas in the home. It battles all sorts of external elements, from rain and snow to dirt and mud. It houses countless miscellaneous essentials, including shoes and boots, jackets, umbrellas, scarves and more. It is home to pet necessities and sporting equipment. It’s where kids drop their backpacks and…

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How To Be A Respectful Home Buyer

When a home is on the market, the seller’s privacy goes out the window. It is almost guaranteed that some buyers will open drawers, peek inside cabinets and touch items that are obviously personal and not included in the sale.

Coming home from work to find that the impeccably-made bed you left in the morning is now covered in a ball of linens is obviously annoying. Constant requests to extend…

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Creative Design Ideas For Themed Children's Bedrooms

There are many exciting ideas you can play around with when planning a themed design for your child’s bedroom. When picking out décor and choosing a theme, be sure to have fun, be creative and, most importantly, let the child’s individual personality and interests be your inspiration.

Be mindful of what is age-appropriate and also choose décor that your child won’t outgrow quickly, or that could…

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What Will $450,000 Buy You In San Diego County?

Recently, the San Diego Union Tribune ran an article showing what the median home prices are in the county. Although you will and can buy in various parts of San Diego for around $450,000, you will also find lower and higher sale prices based on what areas you are looking for. So, what will $450,000 buy you in San Diego county? When you’re ready to buy a home, please do not hesitate to contact…

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