Lourdes de la Vega, Realtor

04/22/2025

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08/29/2022

Before listing your home for sale, consider whether the interior or exterior might need a new paint job to attract buyers.

Most homeowners can boost the sales price of their real estate listing by painting the interior and/or exterior of their home, but there are exceptions. So, should you paint before you sell? Here's what to know.

08/26/2022

Don't let home repairs catch you by surprise: Here are some tips for budgeting before something goes wrong.

Knowing when your furnace, roof, floors and even pipes will wear out can help you budget for their replacements.

08/23/2022

Does the thought of purchasing a home stress you out? These tips may help improve your mindset both before and during the process.

These four steps are likely to make things easier.

08/20/2022

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08/18/2022

If you're thinking of selling your home, let's discuss the opportunities that home staging can offer.

Stager Miri Ben Ishai knew there was a lot on the line with this project. Built in 1947, the home on San Diego’s Coronado Island was full of original details and charm, but they were obscured by the dark, dated look of the property. The homeowners’ real estate agent told them that the 2,505-squa...

08/15/2022

Does your yard need fertilizer? Use this guide to properly care for your grass all year.

When your grass seems to be in rough shape, applying lawn fertilizer rashly isn't the answer. Learn exactly how to apply it and when to do so.

08/12/2022

According to Black Knight's vice president of enterprise research, "the mortgage market is on very historically strong footing." Learn more:

The housing market has cooled off a bit after an incredibly hot stretch fueled by the pandemic. That doesn't mean it's about to be 2007 all over again.

08/09/2022

Some people are worried about where housing is headed, but there's no need for that. Read this to find out why.

Don't be alarmed: It's not a bubble that will burst.

08/06/2022

This style of barn home is gaining popularity. What do you think?

Barndominiums blend the airiness of a loft with a rural setting—and they may just be the next big home trend.

08/04/2022

Mirrors can serve as a great design tool for brightening rooms and making them appear more spacious.

Wall mirrors can give the illusion of space and can enhance ceilings, small spaces and more. Also, use them over a fireplace to create a focal point.

08/01/2022

If you see a crack in your wall, it could be a simple cosmetic issue -- but you want to make sure it doesn't imply a larger problem.

Cracks in your walls are unavoidable, but are they a cosmetic problem or an early warning sign?