Doug Jones

Zen My Office

Whether it's a style of lamp or soap, you can buy all kinds of Zen products. But what does it really mean and why is it resonating with so many people? Zen stems from Zen Buddhism and the idea of being fully present in the moment. Closely tied to medita... Read >

Repair for the Sale

Of course regular home maintenance is the right way to go, but it's so easy to fall behind on the little things. I mean, obviously you fixed the leak in the roof before it caused any real damage (did you have a choice?), but what about those cracked tiles... Read >

Out of Site, Out of Life

Every year about 300 American children under five drown in a swimming pool, most often the one in their own back yard. A further 2,000 toddlers are sent to the emergency room with submersion related injuries. Most of them were being supervised by at least... Read >

Tapping into the Secondary Mortage Market

High-yield investing can be risky, and the property market is no exception - many properties lose their value unexpectedly, and the process of buying and selling is often time consuming and stressful. That's why many property investors choose to work in ... Read >

How an Agent can Help You Buy or Sell a Home on eBay

It's possible to buy and sell almost everything on eBay these days, and real estate is no exception. Home owners make solid investment returns every day on eBay, and buyers here can negotiate great prices on exactly what they're looking for. eBay's infor... Read >

San Diego's Thriving Relocation Market

As one of the nation's fastest-growing waterfront cities, San Diego provides an interesting study for coastal buyers and sellers across the nation. The metro area features a wide variety of beautiful new developments ranging from high end country clubs, t... Read >

Concrete Homes - Your Fortress in a Natural Disaster

If the area you lived in was subject to earthquakes, insect infestation and wildfires, and you could live in a type of housing that could withstand all those perils, why wouldn't you? Concrete homes have an amazing resistance to all of the above and are c... Read >

Common Sense is Your Best Anti-Theft Device

Just like other crimes, a burglary can be a totally random event. However, when it's planned, there are certain things a burglar will look for when staking out a possible break-in, and there are steps the homeowner can take to minimize this risk. This... Read >

Two "Must-Do's" That Will Sell Your Home

Christmas is over, and many of us homeowners had planned to put our homes on the market in time for the spring home-buying-shoppers. But how will we be affected by the unsettled climate in the realty market? Well, one thing is for sure, it indicates a buy... Read >

Getting Your House Decked Out

Adding a deck to your property is not just a way of accessing more sunshine and fresh air. It also increases the market value of your property and, in the summer, it virtually gives you an extra room - or two! Having a deck to access means outdoor ea... Read >

The Green Roof Revolution

With global warming and pollution being ever-present topics on the news, it is important for everyone to contribute to making the world a cleaner place. One way to do this is to use ecologically friendly materials when building your home. The wave of the ... Read >

Yards And Gardens: Undeniable Selling Tools

Imagine, if you will; two identical homes for sale beside each other. One home has unkempt lawns, overgrown shrubbery and hedges, weedy gardens and so forth. The other home has well groomed lawns, trimmed shrubs and beautiful organized and colorful garden... Read >

San Diego Real Estate Information

San Diego has always been an important city, from it's early days as a Spanish outpost to its pivotal role in the Mexican American war, this has always been an area of high activity. This area has long served as a base of operations for the U.S. Navy and ... Read >

Stage For A Summer Show

Well, summer is finally here and with it has come the home buyers. This happens every year as there is a scramble by families to get their move done and finished in time for the children's return to school. This is not an easy prospect as anyone with kids... Read >

EEP! My Home Is Not Selling!

Having a home that is listed for a long time presents a number of different problems for a home seller. Least of all is the stress associated with having a long-term listing and not being able to move on with life. Most sellers will need to sell their hom... Read >