Pacific Beach Homes Real Estate Blog

Coronavirus: Do I still have to pay my rent this month if I live in San Diego?

Posted on March 31, 2020May 5, 2020 by Ryan Pearson

Both tenants and landlords have most likely heard some buzz in the news about rent, evictions, and the government efforts to help those affected by COVID-19. In this article we will answer some common questions about Coronavirus and how it may affect you.

Do I need to pay my rent?

“Tenants must demonstrate a substantial decrease in income or medical expenses caused by COVID-19 in order to qualify for a delayed rent payment. It will not relieve a tenant of their requirement to pay rent or restrict a landlord from recovering rent at a future time.”

What are some uncommon things you absolutely must know before buying a waterfront property?

Posted on March 15, 2020May 1, 2020 by Ryan Pearson

San Diego has many coastal communities, and has a large amount of residential zoning along the beach. This gives plenty of homes prime positioning for views and access to the water. While the views and access to the water are lifetime trophies for many buyers, buying waterfront property in San Diego can present some issues buyers should be aware of.

Getting additional inspections and asking additional questions while in escrow is crucial. The cliffs of San Diego have had issues with erosion, you can google past stories. To combat this issue, homes can have additional foundational support added to the property, including piers and seawalls. These are expensive additions and they should be inspected upon sale.

After purchasing your first house, what should be the first things done that most people might not know about?

Posted on March 13, 2020November 3, 2020 by Ryan Pearson

So you got your offer accepted by the Seller, conducted inspections, negotiated repairs, and finally closed on your new home. Congrats! What do you do next? You probably want to call or text your family, scream and shout, but what are the most productive next steps after buying a home?

Sure, moving in and getting everything organized are the most logical next steps, but what are some things you might not be thinking of?

What advice do you wish you’d been given when buying your first home?

Posted on February 2, 2020November 3, 2020 by Ryan Pearson

Buying your first home is a huge step into building wealth. One of the best pieces of advice, is to try to get into real estate as soon as it’s comfortable financially. Paying rent is really paying someone else’s mortgage, or giving someone else income.

Getting into San Diego real estate is no joke, it’s expensive! Sometimes forcing a purchase can be a decision that causes a lot of stress. However, once you are financially comfortable with the downpayment and monthly payments, here are a few great tips for making the most out of your first investment.

What are common mistakes made by first time house buyers?

Posted on January 31, 2020November 3, 2020 by Ryan Pearson

Nobody wants to make any mistakes on what could be the most important purchase of their life! But how do you know if you are making a mistake? My high school history teacher, Mr Dancher, had a great point when he said, “The more you know, (…theatrical pause…) the more you know.” While this expression is obviously redundant, (and might have been a play on an Aristotle quote) it has a eery way of hinting that you are doing the right thing. You are researching!

Reading as much material as possible before spending thousands of your hard earned dollars is definitely a worthwhile investment. Here we learn about some things you definitely do not want to do when buying your first home.