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🔥 New Listing in Menifee! 🔥

This home checks every box—
✔️ Stunning mountain views
✔️ Sparkling PebbleTec pool & spa
✔️ Spacious 6 beds, 3 baths & a bonus room
✔️ Solar panels to keep those electric bills low
✔️ RV parking + beautiful epoxy garage floor
✔️ Low-maintenance artificial turf
✔️ Quiet neighborhood with room to entertain & relax

Over 3,250 SF on a ¼-acre lot—this place is built for living large inside and out 🙌

📍DM us for a private tour!
Presented by James Hilgesen
DRE01968748
📧 james@homeperqs.com
📞 760-685-2637 2 🔥 New Listing in Menifee! 🔥 This home checks every box— ✔️ Stunning mountain views ✔️ Sparkling PebbleTec pool & spa ✔️ Spacious 6 beds, 3 baths & a bonus room ✔️ Solar panels to keep those electric bills low ✔️ RV parking + beautiful epoxy garage floor ✔️ Low-maintenance artificial turf ✔️ Quiet neighborhood with roo… Shoutout to @caraeden for being the real MVP and letting me push her in the pool three times 😂💦 21 Shoutout to @caraeden for being the real MVP and letting me push her in the pool three times 😂💦 Just Listed! 🏡☀️
669 McDonald Ln, Escondido

This place has it all:
✅ 3 Beds / 2 Baths
✅ 1,814 SF of fully remodeled space
✅ Heated saltwater pool
✅ Paid solar
✅ Big ¼ acre lot on a quiet street

The backyard feels like you're on vacation—and it’s all move-in ready.

Listed by yours truly, James Hilgesen
DRE01968748
📲 Shoot me a message if you want to check it out! 1 Just Listed! 🏡☀️ 669 McDonald Ln, Escondido This place has it all: ✅ 3 Beds / 2 Baths ✅ 1,814 SF of fully remodeled space ✅ Heated saltwater pool ✅ Paid solar ✅ Big ¼ acre lot on a quiet street The backyard feels like you're on vacation—and it’s all move-in ready. Listed by yours truly, James Hilgesen DRE01968748 📲 … We’re so excited for our buyers who just got their offer accepted on this beautiful home in Chula Vista! Their journey wasn’t easy—at one point, they even had to walk away from another deal. But sometimes, that’s exactly what it takes to find the right one. Every buyer’s path to homeownership looks different, and we’re just so glad this home waited for them. Closing in just 2 weeks! 🏡✨ We’re so excited for our buyers who just got their offer accepted on this beautiful home in Chula Vista! Their journey wasn’t easy—at one point, they even had to walk away from another deal. But sometimes, that’s exactly what it takes to find the right one. Every buyer’s path to homeownership looks different, and we’re… This one hit us right in the heart. ❤️

Homebuying isn’t just about a quick Zillow click or a cold call—it’s about building real relationships. This review is a reminder that how we do things matters.

Sometimes it takes five years. Five years of staying in touch, answering questions, educating, encouraging, and never giving up on the dream. And when the time is finally right, our clients feel ready, confident, and supported.

The team you hire, matters more than you think. This one hit us right in the heart. ❤️ Homebuying isn’t just about a quick Zillow click or a cold call—it’s about building real relationships. This review is a reminder that how we do things matters. Sometimes it takes five years. Five years of staying in touch, answering questions, educating, encouraging, and never … Wait until you hear the story on this property just blocks from the beach in OB! Wait until you hear the story on this property just blocks from the beach in OB! And that’s just the top 5 reasons! There’s so much more to love about this beautiful Oceanside home. Come check it out—listed with us for $875,000 And that’s just the top 5 reasons! There’s so much more to love about this beautiful Oceanside home. Come check it out—listed with us for $875,000 🎉🏡 Homeowners Win in the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏡🎉
Great news for homeowners — mortgage insurance is once again tax-deductible! 🙌
That means if you’re paying PMI (private mortgage insurance), you could reduce your taxable income and keep more money in your pocket come tax time 💰💡
This deduction was reinstated in the new legislation and takes effect in 2026!

Questions? DM us 📲 🎉🏡 Homeowners Win in the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏡🎉 Great news for homeowners — mortgage insurance is once again tax-deductible! 🙌 That means if you’re paying PMI (private mortgage insurance), you could reduce your taxable income and keep more money in your pocket come tax time 💰💡 This deduction was reinstated in the n… 100% Bonus Depreciation is BACK for real estate investors thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏘️💸
That means you can write off eligible improvements in year one—think appliances, roofs, HVAC, and more. Huge win for cash flow + tax savings.
DM us if you want to see how this could boost your next deal. 📩

100% Bonus Depreciation is BACK for real estate investors thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏘️💸

That means you can write off eligible improvements in year one—think appliances, roofs, HVAC, and more. Huge win for cash flow + tax savings.

DM us if you want to see how this could boost your next deal. 📩

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#SoCalRealEstateNews 1 100% Bonus Depreciation is BACK for real estate investors thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏘️💸 That means you can write off eligible improvements in year one—think appliances, roofs, HVAC, and more. Huge win for cash flow + tax savings. DM us if you want to see how this could boost your next deal. 📩 100% Bonus De… Open House this Sunday, July 13th from 1–4PM!
Come hang with me @jhilgesen and check out this beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath home in the Guajome Park area of Oceanside.
💰 Offered at $875,000
☀️ Paid solar
🏊‍♂️ Community pool, spa, park & basketball courts
📍1,344 SF of charm and potential

Don’t miss it!
Want more details? Click link in bio.
#OceansideRealEstate #OpenHouse #homePERQs Open House this Sunday, July 13th from 1–4PM! Come hang with me @jhilgesen and check out this beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath home in the Guajome Park area of Oceanside. 💰 Offered at $875,000 ☀️ Paid solar 🏊‍♂️ Community pool, spa, park & basketball courts 📍1,344 SF of charm and potential Don’t miss it! Want more details? Cli… "JUST SHOW US THE HOUSE, JAMES!"

Okay, okay… here it is 👇

🎉 5452 Gooseberry Way, Oceanside is officially LIVE!
🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,344 SF
⚡ Paid Solar
🌳 Big backyard for all your backyard BBQ dreams
💰 Offered at $875,000

Serious house. Not-so-serious agent.

📞 James Hilgesen | 760.685.2637
📧 james@homeperqs.com
DRE#01968748 12 "JUST SHOW US THE HOUSE, JAMES!" Okay, okay… here it is 👇 🎉 5452 Gooseberry Way, Oceanside is officially LIVE! 🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,344 SF ⚡ Paid Solar 🌳 Big backyard for all your backyard BBQ dreams 💰 Offered at $875,000 Serious house. Not-so-serious agent. 📞 James Hilgesen | 760.685.2637 📧 james@homeper… Happy birthday to our true visionary @jhilgesen . James has led homePERQs over the last 11 years to grow into the incredible success that this small family-owned company has become. You put everything you have into the business, our clients, and your family. Thank you for taking the risk all those years ago to leave the corporate world and establish a one-of-a-kind real estate, mortgage, and education company that has helped so many people and created lifelong friendships and partnerships along the way. Happy birthday to you!! 7 Happy birthday to our true visionary @jhilgesen . James has led homePERQs over the last 11 years to grow into the incredible success that this small family-owned company has become. You put everything you have into the business, our clients, and your family. Thank you for taking the risk all those years ago to leave th…
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homeperqs 🔥 New Listing in Menifee! 🔥 This home checks every box— ✔️ Stunning mountain views ✔️ Sparkling PebbleTec pool & spa ✔️ Spacious 6 beds, 3 baths & a bonus room ✔️ Solar panels to keep those electric bills low ✔️ RV parking + beautiful epoxy garage floor ✔️ Low-maintenance artificial turf ✔️ Quiet neighborhood with room to entertain & relax Over 3,250 SF on a ¼-acre lot—this place is built for living large inside and out 🙌 📍DM us for a private tour! Presented by James Hilgesen DRE01968748 📧 james @homeperqs.com 📞 760-685-2637
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@argsoccerstud DM’d you the details!
homeperqs Shoutout to @caraeden for being the real MVP and letting me push her in the pool three times 😂💦
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Compilation reel of all 3? 😂 Sorry @caraeden !
@gegomzzz.cavesss marriage is about sacrifice…🤣
@caraeden ah so you volunteered, all for the team 👏
@gegomzzz.cavesss you know, it was a hot day and the pool was incredibly refreshing so I wasn’t all that mad about it 😂
@gegomzzz.cavesss coming soon 😝
Long car ride home huh? 😂😂
homeperqs Just Listed! 🏡☀️ 669 McDonald Ln, Escondido This place has it all: ✅ 3 Beds / 2 Baths ✅ 1,814 SF of fully remodeled space ✅ Heated saltwater pool ✅ Paid solar ✅ Big ¼ acre lot on a quiet street The backyard feels like you're on vacation—and it’s all move-in ready. Listed by yours truly, James Hilgesen DRE01968748 📲 Shoot me a message if you want to check it out!
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homeperqs We’re so excited for our buyers who just got their offer accepted on this beautiful home in Chula Vista! Their journey wasn’t easy—at one point, they even had to walk away from another deal. But sometimes, that’s exactly what it takes to find the right one. Every buyer’s path to homeownership looks different, and we’re just so glad this home waited for them. Closing in just 2 weeks! 🏡✨
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homeperqs This one hit us right in the heart. ❤️ Homebuying isn’t just about a quick Zillow click or a cold call—it’s about building real relationships. This review is a reminder that how we do things matters. Sometimes it takes five years. Five years of staying in touch, answering questions, educating, encouraging, and never giving up on the dream. And when the time is finally right, our clients feel ready, confident, and supported. The team you hire, matters more than you think.
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homeperqs Wait until you hear the story on this property just blocks from the beach in OB!
homeperqs And that’s just the top 5 reasons! There’s so much more to love about this beautiful Oceanside home. Come check it out—listed with us for $875,000
homeperqs 🎉🏡 Homeowners Win in the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏡🎉 Great news for homeowners — mortgage insurance is once again tax-deductible! 🙌 That means if you’re paying PMI (private mortgage insurance), you could reduce your taxable income and keep more money in your pocket come tax time 💰💡 This deduction was reinstated in the new legislation and takes effect in 2026! Questions? DM us 📲
homeperqs 100% Bonus Depreciation is BACK for real estate investors thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏘️💸 That means you can write off eligible improvements in year one—think appliances, roofs, HVAC, and more. Huge win for cash flow + tax savings. DM us if you want to see how this could boost your next deal. 📩 100% Bonus Depreciation is BACK for real estate investors thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill! 🏘️💸 That means you can write off eligible improvements in year one—think appliances, roofs, HVAC, and more. Huge win for cash flow + tax savings. DM us if you want to see how this could boost your next deal. 📩 #RealEstateInvesting #RentalProperty #TaxStrategy #RealEstateNews #MarketUpdate #HousingMarket #HomePriceTrends #InterestRateUpdate #HousingMarket2024 #RealEstateTrends #RealEstateInsights #MortgageNews #WeeklyMarketUpdate #MarketWatch #EconomicUpdate #HomeEquityUpdate #SanDiegoMarketUpdate #SanDiegoRealEstateNews #SanDiegoHousingMarket #SDRealEstateTrends #CaliforniaHousingMarket #SoCalRealEstateNews
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homeperqs Open House this Sunday, July 13th from 1–4PM! Come hang with me @jhilgesen and check out this beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath home in the Guajome Park area of Oceanside. 💰 Offered at $875,000 ☀️ Paid solar 🏊‍♂️ Community pool, spa, park & basketball courts 📍1,344 SF of charm and potential Don’t miss it! Want more details? Click link in bio. #OceansideRealEstate #OpenHouse #homePERQs
homeperqs "JUST SHOW US THE HOUSE, JAMES!" Okay, okay… here it is 👇 🎉 5452 Gooseberry Way, Oceanside is officially LIVE! 🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,344 SF ⚡ Paid Solar 🌳 Big backyard for all your backyard BBQ dreams 💰 Offered at $875,000 Serious house. Not-so-serious agent. 📞 James Hilgesen | 760.685.2637 📧 james @homeperqs.com DRE#01968748
Hahaha this is gold😂😂
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Do better next time James 😂
@danpbestlifesd I’m always getting yelled at 😂
haha! we’re here for the house, James. (the shadow scene was a great cinematic touch 🤌🏻)
@julien_i_j hahah
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homeperqs Happy birthday to our true visionary @jhilgesen . James has led homePERQs over the last 11 years to grow into the incredible success that this small family-owned company has become. You put everything you have into the business, our clients, and your family. Thank you for taking the risk all those years ago to leave the corporate world and establish a one-of-a-kind real estate, mortgage, and education company that has helped so many people and created lifelong friendships and partnerships along the way. Happy birthday to you!!
Happy birthday, James!
Happy Birthday James! You’re the best! I hope it was a great day
Happy birthday James!
Happy Birthday !
Happy Birthday!!! Hope it’s fantastic!

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