Author Archives: Frank Atrash

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Are you in the market for a new home, thinking of selling your current home or are just curious about the market?

The information I’m discussing this month will give you the scoop on what’s going on in the national market. Is now a good time to buy or sell or both? Who’s driving household formation? Will there be an increase in new homes built? What’s the deal with home prices? This month’s information answers these questions and more to give you a better view of the real estate market at the national level. Read this article here: Mid Year Real Estate Trends

As a bonus, check this out: To Do List

However, it’s important to keep in mind that these statistics may not reflect what’s going on in our local market. If you want to learn more about the local market, give me a call! I’m never too busy to answer your questions about the local market. If you have family or friends who are thinking of buying or selling, pass this information on to them.

Click her to see some of my recent activity: Recent Activity

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can help in any way. Remember too, if you know of anyone who needs help, please let me know .

16 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe This Summer

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As temperatures rise and we begin to spend more time outside, it’s important to make sure that our families remain safe. It may be nice outside, but summer can a dangerous time of year around the home.

This month, some information to help you keep your family safe this summer. Page one is all about pool safety. Whether you and your family swim in a private pool or in your community’s public pool, these tips will help to ensure that they stay safe. Page two offers tips to help you find and mitigate the common hazards found around your home and yard.

Access here: Summer Safety as well as some additional safety tips: Safe Homes

Pass this information along to your family and friends to help them stay safe this summer.

6 Things to Do This Spring to Maintain Your Largest Investment—Your Home

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Whether you purchased a newly built home or an existing one, maintenance is essential to keep it in great condition for years to come. However, it can be tricky to remember what to do and when.

This month, I’m sending along information that will take the mystery out of home maintenance. The information includes a home maintenance checklist, separated by season, so that you’ll always stay on top of things. Access here: Home Maintenance Made Easy For additional ideas, click here: Top Shape Property

If you’d like a referral to a reputable home repair service or handyman in our area, give me a call! I’m more than happy to connect you with someone in my professional network.

Pass this information along to your family and friends to help them keep their homes in top shape.

Please check out my new listing just on the market and in escrow in 4 days. This house has been completely remodeled, a great investment either as a rental property or to make your home. Feel free to call me for more information.

10 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value

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One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is “How do I improve my home’s value?” Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve been in your home for decades, you may wonder if there are things that you can do to improve your home’s value.

The information this month will help you improve the value of your home over time. Page one offers tips and solutions to help you boost your home’s curb appeal—the first impression that potential buyers and passersby have of your property. Page two focuses on the five renovations that offer the biggest returns, from replacing your front door to adding an attic bedroom.

Access this information here: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

If you’re interested in selling your home, check out this flyer for helpful information on pricing your home : The Price is Right!

Pass this information along to your family and friends who may be curious about what they can do to boost the value of their homes.

3 Ways to Protect Your Devices from Permanent Damage

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If you’re like many people, your smartphone and tablet have become gadgets that you can’t live without. Make sure you don’t have to by cleaning them often and protecting them from damage.

This month’s information offers tips to help you protect your technology and keep it in good working order. Page one offers tips to protect your smartphone or tablet from serious damage in the event of a fall or exposure to water or moisture. Page two provides valuable step-by-step information to help you clean your gadgets the right way. Access here: Tech Smarts

In case the unthinkable does happen, check out this flyer for some ideas that may help: Possible Remedies

Since this topic impacts many people, feel free to pass this information along to your family and friends to help them protect their gadgets.

The Real Estate Market is Like a Box of Chocolates—

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Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Real Estate Market is Like a Box of Chocolates—Valuable and in Demand

Are you thinking of buying a home or selling the one you have? It’s a great time to get into the market. The majority of Americans say that now is a good time to buy, because interest rates are low and home values are up.

This month’s information gives you the lowdown on our National real estate market. While page one offers the facts and statistics on the current state of the market, page two outlines a few predictions about home prices, sales activity and new construction and for some extra advice, click here:

Sweet Market Time! and Consider This

If you’re curious about the local market, I can give you the scoop! Just give me a call and I’ll be more than happy to fill you in. Feel free to pass this information along to your family and friends who are thinking of buying or selling this year.

Click here for a great off market listing, please contact me if you want more information on this amazing property: Great Opportunity

“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” *

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Happy New Year,

Now is the time to put your goals into action. The New Year is the perfect time to start pursuing the goals you’ve always wanted to achieve. Whether you want to get healthy, get out of debt or improve your relationships, boost your chances of success by setting realistic and measurable goals.

This month’s information is a goal-setting guide to help you get started. Page one explains the three things that are essential to creating tangible goals. If you’re not convinced that you should set goals for 2015, page two outlines five benefits of setting goals that are sure to change your tune. Access here: New Year’s Goals

To make achieving your goals that much easier, click here for some great, useful Apps: Helpful Apps

Feel free to pass this information along to your family and friends to help them set their goals for 2015.

*Napoleon Hill

Are You a Friendly Neighbor?

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Happy Holidays!

If you’re like many people, you may have met your neighbors when you first moved in, but haven’t had much contact with them since. It’s never too late to build the foundation for a friendship with the people who live around you. In fact, the holiday season provides a great opportunity to connect with them.

The information this month is full of ideas to break the ice with your neighbors. Page one offers five thoughtful gifts to bring to your neighbors to get the conversation started. Page two lists safety, economic and social reasons for connecting with your neighbors. Access this info here: Neighborly Advice Make your neighborhood a better place with a smile and a kind word!

Feel free to pass this information along to your family, friends and neighbors to inspire them to get to know the people in their neighborhoods.

An extra article offers more ideas: Holiday Cards

For a special deal that I negotiated with one of my clients, click here: SDLOCAL HOLIDAYS 2014 This is a great new business doing exciting things! Check out their details and support a local company. Their story was picked up by the San Diego City Beat in the most recent publication – City Beat did a great job in the article of highlighting the process, product and vision of Domestic Stencilworks: http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-13623-innovators-behind-domestic-stencilworks-turn-food-into-design.html

Wishing you and your family a safe holiday season filled with joy and peace.

“A life lived for others, is the only life worth living.” Albert Einstein

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One of the best ways to express gratitude for a good deed is to pay it forward to someone else. Paying it forward allows you to spread joy to another person through one kind action.

In celebration of Thanksgiving, take the opportunity to say “thanks” by doing a good deed for someone else. This month’s information features five actions to help you pay it forward. Whether you want to commit your time to volunteering or simply write a kind note to someone, the list is intended to help you make a positive impact on another person’s life while reaping the benefits of generosity.

Check out this information: Pay it Forward

Next year a great new rental is available in San Carlos, for information click here and please call me for more information: Great House To Rent

I wanted to take the opportunity to let you know how grateful I am for your business. It’s a pleasure to be your trusted real estate professional: Thanks for your Business

I look forward to continuing to serve you in the future, and remember I’m never too busy for your referrals.

Want the inside scoop on the national housing market?

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The housing market is back and better than ever in many areas of the country. If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ll find that interest rates are still at historic lows and homes are still considered affordable in most areas. If you’re thinking of selling your home, it may sell for closer to its list price and may be on the market for less time.

This month’s information features statistics that provide a snapshot of what’s going on in the national market. You’ll get the scoop on everything from home prices to how much inventory is available to who’s buying and selling.

To access this information click here: Buy or Sell This Year??

For additional tips see: Competing Offers

If you’re curious about how this compares to what’s going on in our local market or are curious about the value of your home, call me for more information. I’m never too busy to share my knowledge of the local market and provide you with a free market analysis of your home. Pass this information on to your family and friends to give them the scoop on the national housing market.