Tina Do San Diego Homes and Estates

09/29/2026

Considering a move to a smaller home? Remember decluttering can be liberating. Take the stress out of the move with these useful tips.

If your children are grown, it might be the perfect time to declutter decades worth of possessions and downsize the family home. Let’s take a look at how to get the job done with the least amount of tears shed. Choosing a house. Once you’ve decided to move, ask yourself a few questions about the...

09/27/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.

09/26/2026

There are times you must cut off utilities to your house. Here is how to safely manage the cutoff and restoration of water, electricity and gas.

You may need to shut off your home’s utilities in the event an emergency. Here’s what you need to know about shutting off utilities safely.

09/24/2026

Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint and new hardware will go far in making a great first impression on potential home buyers. Don't forget these other exterior facelifts before listing your home.

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as well. So, when prepping your home to sell, don’t forget to spruce up the exterior and the surrounding yard.

09/22/2026

Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Read on to learn more.

What is mortgage protection insurance? What does MPI cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know.

09/20/2026

According to Zillow, homes with a black front door could sell for an estimated $6,449 more than similar homes with other front door colors.

09/19/2026

A room filled with patterns and prints can be cozy and interesting or jarring to the eye. Here’s how to combine patterns and prints successfully.

Here’s how to mix patterns and prints like a professional when decorating your home’s interior to take a room from blah to beautiful.

09/17/2026

Selling a unique property presents unusual marketing challenges. Let these ideas guide you in setting a price and creating the right marketing plan.

If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind house, conventional sales techniques won’t do. Instead, you’ll need targeted marketing for your unique home.

09/15/2026

The home inspection report is a big hurdle between contract and sale. Learn about all the milestones along the way to closing here.

As a seller, just because you’re under contract doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. It’s a bit like reaching the summit of a mountain. You’re only halfway to the finish line, which in this case is the closing table. The due diligence period, typically the 15 to 30 days following contract sign...

09/13/2026

Just by cleaning and decluttering, you are already making great strides to present your home in a more inviting and attractive manner. So important when trying to sell.