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Lynn Rizzi REALTOR® (DRE License Number 01270617)
Utopia Mortgage & Real Estate
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San Diego,  CA  92111
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In the military, you may be able to sell using a special program so a short-sale is not necessary.
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Short-Sale: Awaiting lender approval on this 2-BR/2-BA completely upgraded condo in El Cajon.
Short-sale buyers seek closure
DEAR BENNY: Almost six months ago, we made an offer to buy a condominium, under a short-sale arrangement. Our real estate agent called it a clean deal, as we are paying cash and all closing costs.
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The Internet certainly has revolutionized the way we gather information. From remodeling our homes to protecting ourselves from fraud, there's an incredible wealth of product and technical information that's just a mouse-click away.
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Lynn Rizzi
REALTOR®
Utopia Mortgage & Real Estate
4617 Ruffner St
San Diego,  CA  92111
619.787.9341
Contact Me
Visit My Web Site
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Tax time over, but many credits still available
If you’re a homeowner, it’s a given that you claim the mortgage interest deduction on your tax returns. If you are a green-minded homeowner, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit if you purchase or have purchased (keep those receipts) an energy-efficient product or a renewable energy system for your home. ...more
 
It still pays to remodel
The home-sale market has taken a beating in the last few years, which begs the question: Does it makes sense financially to invest in home improvements? ...more
 
Six ways to boost curb appeal
If you're thinking of listing your home this spring, now is the time to be thinking about one of the most important elements of real estate marketing: Curb appeal. It's your one and only chance to make a first impression on a potential buyer, so make it a good one! Here are some suggestions to make your home stand out from the rest: ...more
 
Design tips for updating 1950s tract home
Q: Our house is a nondescript 1950s ranch tract home with a light-gray composition shingle roof. It's currently a dated white with blue trim, and we'd like to update the paint job. We're also relandscaping with drought-tolerant tropical and contemporary plants, and not much grass -- mostly bark and flagstone walkways. Is there somewhere where I can see other updated tract homes? Do you have any color suggestions? ...more
 
Find property problems before you buy
To avoid a bad experience that could end up in a legal battle with the sellers over property problems, make sure your purchase agreement includes an inspection contingency. ...more
 
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