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Oct 5, 2026 · Brad & Karen Mattonen
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Is It Time to Downsize? Making a Smart Move in San Diego’s Current Market
downsizing Jun 16, 2026

Is It Time to Downsize? Making a Smart Move in San Diego’s Current Market

Transitioning to a smaller home doesn’t mean compromising—it’s about maximizing your lifestyle and p...

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US Home Prices Rise as Midwest Surges and Sunbelt Cools: What It Means for San Diego
downsizing Jun 5, 2026

US Home Prices Rise as Midwest Surges and Sunbelt Cools: What It Means for San Diego

Is the national shift in home prices impacting your San Diego property value? While the Midwest and ...

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downsizing Jun 20, 2024

California Offers Property Tax Assistance to Eligible Seniors

Need assistance with your residential property taxes? The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponeme...

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downsizing Sep 19, 2023

Easy ways to increase your property value before selling

Have you ever noticed how the longer you live in a home, the less you notice or the more you…

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The Best Time to Buy a Home in San Diego
downsizing May 24, 2023

The Best Time to Buy a Home in San Diego

Are you thinking about buying a home in San Diego? If so, you’re probably wondering when the best ti...

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downsizing Mar 28, 2023

The Benefits of Downsizing: Why it Might Be Time to Scale Down Your Home

2 / 2 Mike and Sandra Ayers had lived in their 3,000-square-foot Colonial home for 27 years, raising...

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Understanding the ins and outs of Wills, Estate, Trusts and Probate
downsizing Sep 30, 2022

Understanding the ins and outs of Wills, Estate, Trusts and Probate

Losing a loved one is always a very sad and difficult time for their close family members, relatives...

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downsizing Jun 13, 2022

Rising interest rates and how they impact the home sale

It’s May and the Fed recently held their latest pow-wow. When they met in March, they raised “… the ...

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