Buying a house in San Diego
Sunny San Diego is a popular — and expensive — place to call home.
David McMillin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, real estate, student loans and auto loans. From budgeting tips for individuals to funding strategies for aspiring business owners, his goal is simple: to help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. As a musician, he has spent a lot of time worrying about money, as well, and he applies the lessons he’s learned from that financial balancing act to offer practical advice for personal spending decisions.
McMillin studied writing at DePauw University. He is based in Chicago and loves to discover new places. He only needs to visit four more states (Alaska, Oklahoma, Utah and Vermont) to check all 50 off his list.
Sunny San Diego is a popular — and expensive — place to call home.
Why is the average so much higher?
If you’re planning to buy new construction, here are key points in the process.
Do you know exactly where your property ends? If not, do some homework before listing.
Typically, a distressed property is either under foreclosure, or the lender is trying to sell it.
Be sure to budget for these often-overlooked expenses.
Your house is not tangible personal property, but the items within it are. From artwork to jewelry, find out more about what is considered tangible property.
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