Are you an owner of an exceptional vacation home—whether it be beachfront, marine view or other high-quality home located in a community with outstanding amenities and easy access to all the wonderful things that North San Diego County offers? Would you like to maximize your income potential from your home? If so, your goal is to attract guests to your home and provide them with an experience that they will be anxious to repeat and...continue reading...

Are you thinking of buying a home in Rancho Bernardo? If so, with the world of financing having been turned upside down in the last year, reviewing your options is what our team recommends to our clients and in conjunction with our team's lender. The right or wrong decision when signing your home mortgage can mean thousands of dollars difference in interest paid. There are very important considerations to evaluate before you commit to a 15 or 30 year note....continue reading...

The New Reality In Today's Market With today's focus on the value of residential real estate, one of the most critical aspects of purchasing a property is it's physical condition. The professional appraisal required to obtain financing is a very comprehensive analysis of the property's value, including condition.  In particular, when a Buyer is looking at foreclosed or bank-owned properties (known as Real Estate Owned or REOs) the property's physical condition will come under very close scrutiny by both the...continue reading...

In a dramatic move that supports each of their company's needs, Windermere Exclusive Properties is assuming ownership and operations of two McMillin Realty offices located in North County. The agreement came as a collaborative effort by Scott McMillin, President of McMillin Realty and Steve Rodgers, the new President of Windermere Exclusive Properties who are long time colleagues and have run competing real estate agencies for over a decade. With an eye toward expansion, Windermere Exclusive Properties President, Steve Rodgers, along with partners...continue reading...