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John Collins, San Diego Coastal Real Estate Advisor, shares expert guidance to help longtime homeowners navigate the transition from a family home to a right-sized space. Discover how to prepare, sell, and find your next home with confidence while avoiding the most common downsizing mistakes.

John Collins, San Diego Coastal Real Estate Advisor, shares practical insights and clear strategies to help first-time and returning buyers navigate today’s home buying process with confidence. Learn how to plan, shop, finance, and close on your next home while avoiding common missteps and unnecessary stress.

When you're done with the video, Download my eBook on the Home Buying Process! The Ultimate Home Buying Guide: Step-by-Step Process for First-Time Buyers 🏡 Are you ready to buy real estate for the first time or just need a refresher on the home-buying process? Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or it’s been a while since you last bought property, this video will walk you through the entire process of buying a home, from getting pre-approved to closing day!

John Collins, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), and San Diego real estate agent shares proven strategies to price, prepare, and market your home for maximum value during a divorce while avoiding costly mistakes and adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult time.

San Diego Coastal Real Estate Update – What the Headlines Miss (September 2025) If you've been following real estate headlines lately, you’ve probably seen reports about rising inventory, price drops, and a market shifting in favor of buyers. But here’s the thing: those headlines don’t tell the full story—especially not in coastal San Diego.

Homeowners: One Innocent Call Could Cost You Your Insurance Policy When something happens to your home—whether it's water damage, roof issues, or anything in between—your first instinct might be to call your insurance company’s claims line and ask a few questions. After all, isn’t that what it’s there for?

​​​​​​​Divorce is one of life’s most emotionally and financially challenging experiences. When real estate is involved, especially the family home, it adds another layer of complexity. In my role as a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS) and San Diego-based real estate agent, I’ve seen how difficult these transitions can be. That’s why I teamed up with family law attorneys Rosario Burgos Santoyo and Gretel Smith of Burgos Santoyo & Smith for a candid conversation about selling a home during a divorce.

If you’re thinking about selling your home along North County’s beautiful coastline, timing can make all the difference in your results. The North County Coastal real estate market has its own unique seasonal patterns. Understanding when demand peaks and inventory shifts can help you sell faster and maximize your return.