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Here is how you can use a contingent buyer or seller to your advantage...
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"James and Cara made my husband & I’s first-time home buying experience a seamless process! We felt like they were truly there for us from the beginning & we felt at ease being in their hands. Extremely knowledgeable and personable, James made himself accessible for anything we needed and any questions on the numbers/l…
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Offer Accepted in Clairemont Mesa East! 🏡
Our buyers stole (details later) this beautiful 2-bed, 3-bath townhome — and it’s not your typical setup. Why? Each building only has one neighbor, giving it that single-family feel everyone’s after.
Huge congrats to our first-time homebuyers who came to us through a past cli…
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New homeowners — this one’s for you! 👋 It’s that time again when those supplemental tax bills start rolling in… but don’t worry, @caraeden and the homePERQs team are here to make sure you know what to expect. Taxes aren’t fun, but forgetting about them is even less fun!
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Referrals don’t happen by accident — they’re earned. Our people are our advocates. Every post, every conversation, ever networking event, every late-night call adds up to trust. And that trust is what keeps us growing.
Thank you.
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🚨Big news for homebuyers and homeowners alike: According to Fannie and Freddie, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped to 6.19%, its lowest point since this time last year.
🧐What this means:
• Refinancing demand just surged ~81% compared to last year.
• Purchase loan applications are up ~20% year-over…
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Who wants to live in Carlsbad? Link in bio
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Offer accepted in 92105!
@zardonato really did @jhilgesen dirty with these photos 😂
At least the deal looks better than he does!
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Carlsbad living hits different 🌴
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🏡 Just Listed in Olde Carlsbad — $1,400,000 🌊
Discover where lifestyle meets location!
Welcome to 1280 Forest Ave, a stunning 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,680 sq ft coastal home perfectly positioned on a 7,800 sq ft corner lot at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Olde Carlsbad neighborhood.
Enjoy the Ca…
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We teamed up with @yellowrosehomestaging to make every space shine, and @garflooring to handle the final touch-ups before hitting the market.
Then we turned on the marketing machine — open houses, video, print, social, and boots on the ground. 💪
Did it happen overnight? Nope.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
The result:…
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Stop listening to your friends about the real estate market
Real estate isn’t “up” or “down” — it’s local.
San Diego County is one of the biggest in the U.S., and
every zip code tells a different story.
If you want the real numbers for the neighborhoods you care about, DM us and we’ll show you what’s actually happe…
homeperqs
"James and Cara made my husband & I’s first-time home buying experience a seamless process! We felt like they were truly there for us from the beginning & we felt at ease being in their hands. Extremely knowledgeable and personable, James made himself accessible for anything we needed and any questions on the numbers/loan side we knew Cara had the answers. 12/10 recommend the homePERQs team and will definitely be using them for any future home buying plans! Thanks friends!!"
-Cheyenne H.
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homeperqs
Offer Accepted in Clairemont Mesa East! 🏡
Our buyers stole (details later) this beautiful 2-bed, 3-bath townhome — and it’s not your typical setup. Why? Each building only has one neighbor, giving it that single-family feel everyone’s after.
Huge congrats to our first-time homebuyers who came to us through a past client referral (the best kind 🙌).
@caraeden handled the financing (NMLS 1568670), and @jhilgesen (DRE 01968748) found the home and negotiated the deal.
If you’ve been thinking about buying, this is what teamwork looks like.
DRE 02012824
🔥
homeperqs
Referrals don’t happen by accident — they’re earned. Our people are our advocates. Every post, every conversation, ever networking event, every late-night call adds up to trust. And that trust is what keeps us growing.
Thank you.
homeperqs
🚨Big news for homebuyers and homeowners alike: According to Fannie and Freddie, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped to 6.19%, its lowest point since this time last year.
🧐What this means:
• Refinancing demand just surged ~81% compared to last year.
• Purchase loan applications are up ~20% year-over-year.
• With lower rates helping home-sales tick up, the market could be getting a welcomed boost.
If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, this might be the moment to act!

homeperqs
Offer accepted in 92105!
@zardonato really did @jhilgesen dirty with these photos 😂
At least the deal looks better than he does!
I see you got jokes @zardonato
@desaber it’s all creepy
homeperqs
Carlsbad living hits different 🌴

homeperqs
🏡 Just Listed in Olde Carlsbad — $1,400,000 🌊
Discover where lifestyle meets location!
Welcome to 1280 Forest Ave, a stunning 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,680 sq ft coastal home perfectly positioned on a 7,800 sq ft corner lot at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Olde Carlsbad neighborhood.
Enjoy the Carlsbad lifestyle — bike to the beach, stroll to Carlsbad Village, and explore world-class beaches, Michelin-rated restaurants, boutique shops, and local favorites right around the corner. 🌴☕🍽️
Inside, you’ll find open living spaces filled with natural light, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Outside, the expansive lot offers privacy, potential, and endless charm.
Located within the top-rated Carlsbad Unified School District, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, community, and coastal living — offered at $1,400,000.
✨ Live where others vacation — homes like this in Olde Carlsbad rarely come available!
📍1280 Forest Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008
📲 Message us today to schedule your private showing!
Listed by James Hilgesen | DRE #01968748 | homePERQs
📸 = @aspireproperty.media
🛋️ = @yellowrosehomestaging
#CarlsbadLiving #OldeCarlsbad #JustListed #homePERQs #CoastalLiving #CarlsbadHomes #SanDiegoRealEstate
homeperqs
We teamed up with @yellowrosehomestaging to make every space shine, and @garflooring to handle the final touch-ups before hitting the market.
Then we turned on the marketing machine — open houses, video, print, social, and boots on the ground. 💪
Did it happen overnight? Nope.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
The result: one very happy client and another SOLD sign in the yard. 🏡✨
Want to know how we made this home stand out?
➡️ DM us — we’ll show you the strategy.
@andrewburns_photo haha Rx+++++++
@andrewburns_photo trying to keep up with you!
homeperqs
Stop listening to your friends about the real estate market
Real estate isn’t “up” or “down” — it’s local.
San Diego County is one of the biggest in the U.S., and
every zip code tells a different story.
If you want the real numbers for the neighborhoods you care about, DM us and we’ll show you what’s actually happening.

























