This home is being offered fully furnished except for art work, grandfather clock, and master bedroom furniture.

• 3 bedrooms/2.5 bath
• 2 fireplaces
• Gated community
• Gourmet kitchen
• Oversized rooms
• Plantation shutters
• Central air
• Travertine flooring
• Community pool, spa and BBQ area

Click here for full listing and more photos!

The Lawhead Team would like to share the following reviews from our website.

“Your service as my listing agent was superior! You always returned my phone calls quickly and I felt like I had fair representation from you throughout the negotiations and escrow period. Even though you were representing both myself as the seller and the buyers, I feel your service was unbiased toward either party and you were providing service above and beyond the normal call of duty to get the job done. I always choose you as my agent for my real estate needs and time after time your performance reminds me of why I always choose you.” -Don

“I am very grateful for your tremendous effort in the recent selling of my home in Alga Hills. From the moment I listed the house with you, my tenants and I were treated professionally and courteously. It was definitely your knowledge and expertise that enabled me to sell quickly with another agent and in the short time you had the listing before you procured your own buyer, I received much more attention and follow-up phone calls from you than I had received from the other agent the whole time I was listed with him.” -Greg

“Done, and I would like to thank you for all of the help you gave us in finding our home in Rancho Santa Fe. We really appreciated your professionalism and all the EXTRA things you did for us. We look forward to seeing you when we finally move into our lovely home. Thanks again for everything.” -Karen & Don

“The level of service you provided was very professional and your knowledge level was excellent. I enjoyed working with you two and appreciated the hand holding at times. You answered my questions thoroughly and represented me fairly.” -Linda

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The Lawhead Team would like to share the C.A.R.’s Center for Real Estate’s latest “One Cool Thing” about what stands in the way of achieving the American Dream.

Prospective home buyers face numerous challenges when it comes to achieving the American Dream of homeownership, but obstacles remain and often vary among ethnic groups.

Among those who plan to buy a home, the biggest challenges home buyers face are:

• 29% Saving for a down payment
• 27% Lack of inventory
• 22% Access to credit and financing
• 19% Personal debt

Click the image below for more hurdles home buyers face achieving the American Dream.

Source: The Futures Company in partnership with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Center for California Real Estate

The Lawhead Team would like to share our latest listing in Old Creek Ranch. 

This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse is located at 2117 Cosmo Way San Marcos, CA 92078. Price: $438,000

One of the most upgraded townhomes in the desirable Solaire complex in Old Creek Ranch. The only unit in the complex with a fireplace!

• Beautiful laminate flooring.
• Center island in kitchen was expanded and has quartz countertops
• Upgraded glass subway tile as backsplash
• Stainless steel appliances and beautiful dark cabinetry
• Downstairs den has custom built-ins
• Surround sound in the living room and master bedroom
• Central air conditioning
• Custom interior paint
• Great quiet location

Check out the full listing here.

The Lawhead Team would like to share this beautiful home just listed in Carlsbad.

This beautiful home in Carlsbad is a must see! It is located at 2818 Avenida Valera, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Immaculate and upgraded Fairways Plan 1 single level home in move-in condition. Beautiful hardwood flooring. Slab granite countertops. Central air. Ceiling fans. Plantation shutters. Covered patio. Drought-efficient landscaping. Remodeled master bathroom. Custom interior paint. Very desirable gated community adjacent to the Omni La Costa Resort’s golf course with 7 interior parks, private streets and two private walking trails accessed only from this neighborhood.

Take the virtual tour here: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/150047589

The Lawhead Team would like to share the HomeDex Report’s latest key points for North County housing from the California Association of Realtors.

HomeDex April 2015 Summary Report for Single-Family Detached Homes:

The Lawhead Team would like to share the latest listing we have in Carlsbad.

Located at 2952 Rancho Brasado in Carlsbad, this beautiful 6 bedroom, 5 bath house is located in the Rancho Carrillo community and is priced at $1,128,000.

One of the prettiest and well-maintained homes on the market today! This one shines! From the minute you enter the gated courtyard and enter the house, you will fall in love with the warmth and beauty found inside. The floor plan is fabulous with a full bedroom/bath down plus a powder room down. The master upstairs with a retreat is privately situated away from the other 3 bedrooms upstairs. The views are gorgeous, the yard is lush and lovely & it is move-in ready.

Take the virtual tour of this beautiful Carlsbad home here: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/150023763

View the listing here: http://paragonmls.sandicor.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=d9b872a1-1bae-4e3c-9137-2dfdfa0b3612&Report=Yes

The Lawhead Team would like to share some great tips from Coldwell Banker to help you sell your home now or in the future.

When you’re preparing to put your home on the market certain updates can help increase the sale price of your home. But many homeowners make the mistake of going overboard with their home improvements. If you’re getting ready to sell, you should try to make the home appealing to the eye — and not just your eye.

Sometimes sellers think that getting their home ready to market is a perfect opportunity to make the home improvements they’ve been thinking about for years. They may install the aquarium inside the wall or re-tile the backsplash in the kitchen (in their favorite colors, of course), the way they’ve always wanted to do. A hand-painted mural on the living room wall is always a nice touch … not.

Staging your home is important, but you don’t want to overdo it. Just remember: You need to let go. This isn’t going to be your house anymore. The new buyers would like to erase your history from those walls. They’ll do their own thing, and you’ll be imprinting your design sense on your new home.

If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, keep these tips in mind.

In Home Staging, Less Is More – If you’re painting, try to keep the colors neutral. While you might like lime green, for instance, your potential buyers may not. If you plan to install new carpet, it should also be as neutral as possible. Alternately, you can offer the buyer an allowance for installation after close of escrow. This would enable the buyer to choose the carpet or decide on a different floor covering altogether.

When to Make Major Updates – If you plan to stay in your home for a number of years, you may “step out there” by taking on more expensive home improvements like remodeling the kitchen or bathrooms. You can justify these home improvements because you and your family will be enjoying them for a long time to come.

A new kitchen gives you the best bang for your buck. New cabinets, countertops, and modern backsplashes can work wonders for the room that’s so often the focal point of your home. But be prepared for being without a kitchen for at least six weeks. This doesn’t sound bad until you do it. Remember, you’ll have no stove to cook on, and you’ll be doing dishes in the bathroom sink. In the end, though, it’ll be worth it. And not only will you be thrilled to get back into your kitchen, you can also revel in the fact that it’s clean top to bottom! (Just a word of advice: Don’t begin a kitchen remodel near a holiday. Microwaved turkey and instant potatoes do not seem quite right for Thanksgiving dinner.)

Before You Make Home Improvements – If you do plan to make home improvements prior to putting your property on the market, get advice from a real estate agent, who will be familiar with what a typical buyer may be expecting. If you’re paying someone else to do the renovation work, check that person’s qualifications first, and don’t pay them more than 10 percent up front of the total cost of the proposal.

Read the entire article on ColdwellBanker.com

Looking to sell your home? Call The Lawhead Team for all your home buying and selling needs. “Because Two Lawheads Are Better Than One!”

The Lawhead Team would like to share a great article from Coldwell Banker about what goes on behinds the scenes of an offer to get from for sale to sold.

The Offer: Every Coin Has Two Sides

So the buyer has finally made “the offer” on your property. For them, it’s the culmination of weeks, months or possibly even years of looking for just the right place. They’ve logged many miles, hours of research, gathered several opinions and may have consulted various “experts” as to what’s involved with all that they want or need to do to the house. They’ve reviewed the market data with their agent. They know when you bought the property and what you paid. They have a copy of your seller’s disclosure and have visually assessed the condition of the home cosmetically and structurally. Based on an analysis of recent sales and local market trends, the buyer has worked with their agent to craft an offer worthy of what they hope is a positive response.
For you as a seller, its a milestone in a journey of keeping the house perpetually clean, living through several showings and an array of feedback on your home. You’ve probably never heard so much feedback from the peanut gallery–agents and their customers. But in the end, the buyers with this offer have chosen your home as the place to have their life happen. It all comes down to this: will you accept, reject or counter the offer?

What Happens Next?
The answer, of course depends. It depends on umpteen variables and scenarios, but let’s look at what happens once that offer is submitted.
It starts with effective communication from the buyer’s agent to your agent. Sometimes it starts with the presentation of a story introducing the buyer and explaining what has led them to selecting your home. It should be meant to entice and hopefully interest you in beginning a conversation regarding finding an acceptable price and terms that both sides can agree upon. This helps soften the process instead of just sending in a form with a bunch of numbers, dates and legalese that don’t convey any sentiment or personality behind it.

Before Responding to an Offer, be sure to ask these 3 Important Questions:
1. How much are the buyers offering and what will this offer net me?
2. How solid do the buyers look and what are the chances of this going through?
3. Are there any potential red flags or funky conditions of this offer?

Every seller has a target price or range they wish to settle on and you likely have yours. The seller’s agent is going to likely run a closing cost estimate for you that will project your costs based on the offer price made. There are closing costs associated with selling your home and they can vary depending on where in the country you are located. Once you know where things lie after closing expenses will help you in determining how to respond.

From “For Sale” to “Sold”
Your motivation for determining how to respond to an offer may be driven by when you purchased the property, how much you owe, as well as other personal factors impacting your selling situation – are you electively relocating for a job or due to a corporate directed move? Is the move as a result of a life change – marriage, birth, divorce or death? You may also consider how your home compares in relation to its competition on the market as well as how long your home has been on the market and if you’ve had any other offers.
But in reality, as your agent will likely advise, “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” The market is speaking by the nature of the offer made and it would be in your best interest as a seller to try to work with it. Getting the conversation started on price and terms will hopefully result in a meeting of the minds between you and the buyer. After the finer points have been worked out, you will be able to go from “for sale” to “sold” and toast to a new chapter beginning in your life.

The Lawhead Team would like to share the latest “One Cool Thing” from California Association of Realtors® about going from renting a home to buying a home:

The majority of renters who plan to purchase a home soon don’t expect to move far when they do. More than half will stay in the same county, if not the same neighborhood.

So, where will they live?

• 41% of new home buyers will live in the same county they currently reside.
• 23% don’t know where their home they buy will be.
• 14% will buy a home in the same neighborhood as their current rental residence.
• 11% will live in another county in California.
• 10% will move to another state to buy their home.
• 1% will buy a home in another country.

Do renters plan to use a REALTOR® when they buy a home?

• 56% said YES
• 36% said they don’t know
• 8% said NO