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The Covenant is found within Rancho Santa Fe and gets its history from when parcels of land were sold in the 1920s for avocado and citrus groves. Soon, homes were built that provided breathtaking views of the valleys, mountains, as well as the Pacific Ocean.

The name comes from a Protective Covenant that was put into place when the Rancho Santa Fe Association was formed back in 1927. The historic part of the city is now simply called “The Covenant”. It is where there are many country estates and in the 2000 census, it was deemed the wealthiest community inside of the United States.

There are approximately 1500 households within the area and it is only about four to six miles away from the Pacific coast. The majority of residential properties are

Whether you’re one of them OR old enough to be their parents, how millennials approach homeownership matters. In the decades to come, this population will be buying homes from downsizing baby boomers IF they're positioned to afford them, which means building wealth now. Keeping an eye on millennial activity is keeping an eye on the future of our market.

For millennials who head down the aisle and start decorating nurseries, a mortgage is a scary prospect to add to an already heavy debt load. It makes sense that they've delayed the homebuying process compared to previous generations, as only 36 percent of homeowners are age 35 and younger, according to the census.

Ultimately, if millennials want to exchange rent checks for building equity

We came across this article last week and felt it was worth a share. Even in a hot market, there are better and worse ways to approach a sale; great reminder and practical advice to anyone selling a home this year (or ever)!

Read the full article here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/04/26/cheat-sheet-mistakes-home-buying/26246673/

Photo Courtesy of Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Fairbanks Ranch is a sub community within Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. The Fairbanks community is comprised of two gated areas, and has a population of about 3100, with award winning schools,close proximity to Del Mar and the beach areas, it is one of the most desirable areas to live within the RSF community.

Fairbanks Ranch also has a rich history, it was originally named Rancho Zorro after the movie Mark of Zorro by actor Douglas Fairbanks and his wife Mary Pickford. The area was a beautiful retreat from the Hollywood hustle and bustle in the 1920’s and many actors and actresses found it to be a great getaway where they could mingle with other hollywood stars. Today the area with its privacy and

Our friends at Van Slyke Landscaping are all about conservation of Earth's resources and the amount of money you need to spend to maintain a beautiful, lush landscape for your home. Their recent article in the Rancho Santa Fe Connector taught homeowners simple ways to stay as green as possible in the difficult drought situation. Van Slyke Landscaping is located on Rancho Santa Fe Rd., just minutes from the village.

Beautiful San Diego is a top destination for my clients in the spring and the community of Rancho Santa Fe brings luxury homeowners back each sunny season. In my field, it is important to help my clients feel right at home when they visit their seasonal estate. One of my biggest tasks at this property was to completely redefine what a "move-in-ready" home feels like. There was lots to do.

This 5-bedroom, 6.5 bath entertainers dream home, opens up from a spacious indoor living area to an outdoor oasis in minutes (thanks to its massive 45 foot disappearing electronic custom glass door system)- perfect for fun pool and dinner parties. And that's exactly what our homeowners were planning to do upon their arrival. It was my responsibility to find all

As Manager of Client Services, I come across many homes that need special care or appliances and kitchen counter tops that are difficult to clean. Each surface requires a special home remedy, and our list of stain removal, cleaning, and polishing is sure to make cleaning techniques crystal clear! Here are a few useful tips for your ultimate spring-cleaning this year. Happy cleaning! For detailed tips on:

1. Taking Care of Stainless Steel
2. Organizing Closets
3. Removing Stains and Odors
4. Cleaning painted Walls
5. Creating a Different Mood
6. Cleaning Your Carpet
7. Caring for your Tiles
8. Removin Stains From Countertops
9. Reorganize Bookshelves
10. Caring for your Area Rugs
11. Caring For Hardwood Floors
12. Polishing Silver
13. Cleaning Done

Article courtesy of the LA Times

If you’re hoping to buy a house this spring, you might want to hop to it.

Southern California is home to four of the nation’s nine fastest-moving housing markets right now, according to a new report out Wednesday. And the pace is picking up.

Real estate listings website Trulia crunched the numbers on how long home listings are staying on their site and found that only 43% of houses that were on the market in Los Angeles County in February were still up for sale in April. That’s the eighth-quickest pace in the country, and significantly faster than the 60% figure nationwide.

The fastest-moving market was San Francisco, where only 26% of listings last two months. In Orange County, the number was 41%, and

Residential remodeling is set for modest growth in 2015, according to experts at a press conference hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Remodelers appearing on the panel agreed with the forecast, citing home owners’ changing demographics and increased financial security.

NAHB projects that residential remodeling spending on owner-occupied single-family homes will increase a modest 3 percent in 2015 over 2014, and another 1.5 percent in 2016.

“Remodelers are responding to calls from home owners on steadier financial footing than recent years,” said 2015 NAHB Remodelers Chairman Robert Criner, GMR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Newport News, Va. “From major

The Bridges community in Rancho Santa Fe is a premier residential area and golf club located about an hour north of San Diego, California. The neighborhood is nestled in the hills above San Diego.The Bridges provides a mix of manicured landscaping and Tuscan inspired natural beauty along with premier amenities for residents and club members alike.

The golf course is the main attraction. The course is a full 18 hole course with a par of 71. The back nine is notable for its difficulty. The course overall consists of wide vistas and hidden golf cart tracks. In most cases, a golfer will never see another golfer while on the course, creating the illusion of a private golf course. Even the homes situated along the course, while visible, are not intrusive to