The Scripps Ranch Life

06/28/2020

Considering a remodel? Take a look at this helpful chart that details the durability and care requirements of various countertop materials.

05/23/2020

Memorial Day is a time to recognize the brave men and women in uniform who gave everything to protect our freedom and to be thankful for all that we hold dear.

I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Stay well, Scripps Ranch!

04/16/2020

COVID-19 economic impact payment scams targeting taxpayers



What is Happening?

The Treasury Department and IRS announced that the automatic distribution of the upcoming economic impact payments has begun. These payments will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. You can learn if you are eligible and how any potential payment will be disbursed to you via the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

The IRS also urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams relating to economic impact payments. Criminals could exploit these confusing and stressful times to take advantage of taxpayers by committing fraud and identity theft.

Ways to spot a potential scam:
Usage of phrases like "stimulus check" or "stimulus payment." The official term is economic impact payment.
Being asked to sign over your economic impact payment in exchange for receiving additional funds.
Requests by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information. Fraudsters may claim the information is needed to receive or speed up your economic impact payment.
The IRS will not call you asking you to verify financial information to expedite payment.
Being asked by someone for personal information in order to get an economic impact payment faster by working on your behalf.
Being mailed a bogus check and asked to call or verify information online in order to cash it.
What Should I Do?
If you confirm you should receive an economic impact payment but you do not receive it by the time specified by the IRS and suspect fraud, give us a call. As a LifeLock member, you have the benefit of a dedicated U.S.-based Identity Restoration Specialist who can help investigate the situation. You should also report the scam to the FTC (www.ftc.gov/complaint).

Here are some proactive measures you can take to help avoid becoming a victim of scams related to your potential economic impact payment.
Be wary of any email, text, phone call, or social media request for money or other personally identifiable information in exchange for receiving your payment more quickly.
Never send money to someone else in the hope of receiving additional money. The scam artist may call this a deposit, an advance, or a processing fee. This is always the sign of a scam.
Never give your personal or financial information over the phone.

IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. Updated with new information for se...

03/21/2020

Given all the stress that we are all feeling at the moment, I thought I would share my walk at Sunset Cliffs yesterday. This is me, social distancing and never touching a thing, except my camera and the wonder of the ocean.

I challenge all my friends.... let’s post one simple moment, every day, that makes you happy to be alive.

02/23/2020

A TEN TIME WINNER... I am honored to once be nominated by my clients for this award. This award is based on their client satisfaction and acknowledges the care and service I provided them. Thank you! It has been my goal in my forty years as a Realtor to treat people with respect and to provide the best possible counsel to those who put their trust in me.

06/19/2019

I offer a complimentary staging consultation to the clients I represent as sellers, along with arranging for any contractor services they may need as they prepare their home for the market. This practice has helped my clients achieve higher prices and multiple offers. If you are interested in selling your home, please call me for details.

Staged Homes Sell Best (May 27, 2019)

06/19/2019

It's crazy to share an award I received in January now, but I just received the video.
This award is special to me because it is a direct result of a research company polling my clients.
I am honored to have received this award for ten consecutive years. I want to thank my family,
friends and all my wonderful clients. Every one of you has contributed to my success.
I appreciate your friendship, your support, and the business referrals you send my way.
Thank you so much.

Maria Turfler wins the 2019 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award! Five Star Real Estate Agents represent those who are outstanding in their field. Winning agent...

05/22/2019

A great activity in our backyard... we are so blessed to live, work and play in Scripps Ranch.

Lake Miramar has long been a staple of scenery and recreation for San Diegans. With the warmer weather approaching, locals can enjoy the amenities offered by a company providing rentals like kayaks, bikes and boats to make the most of the spring and summer.

05/17/2019

SCRIPPS RANCH
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY - MAY 18, 2019
1 - 4 PM

05/14/2019

Bringing joy and significance to life's greatest investment for 38 years. Call me to see what a difference experience can make in your next real estate transaction.