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      My Home Didn't Sell! Now What? Property Marketing Plan
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Laura Hooks

Laura Hooks

CA BRE# 02084495
Realtor, Homes for Heroes Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist & Financial Coach. Contact me today and let's work together.

I give back to those that give so much. I believe it's important to make a positive impact on the community that you live in. To give back and say thank you to those that truly deserve it as a real estate professional. That is why I am proud to team up with Homes for Heroes to help our local community heroes. Heroes receive money back after closing on real estate transactions and with each closing I donate to the Homes for Heroes Foundation that provides grants to Heroes in need. Homes for Heroes helps Heroes achieve their dream of homeownership.

Earning my Seniors Real Estate Specialist allows me to assist those 50+ and their families with all of your real estate needs. Whether you are looking to down size, up size to include family, sell to move into senior living or needing to sell the family home I am here to help you.

Hero or not, senior or not, I want to help you find the home that fits your needs even if it isn't on the market yet! Do you or someone you know need help with their financial future? Hire me and let's work together!

Big Block Realty Inc.

5865 Avenida Encinas, Suite 141
Carlsbad, California 92008
United States
7604434660
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7 Client Recommendations

Recent Articles

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31 Oct 2022

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

by Laura Hooks

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...

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30 Sep 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

by Laura Hooks

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...

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31 Aug 2022

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

by Laura Hooks

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...

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18 Aug 2022

Another Hero Served

by Laura Hooks

Another hero served.  Congratulations to my clients on owning their first home.  After many months of searching in their price range…SUCCESS! My clients used their VA benefits and they will be receiving a hero...

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01 Aug 2022

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

by Laura Hooks

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...

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30 Jun 2022

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

by Laura Hooks

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...

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24 Jun 2022

Heroes Deserve Rewards!

by Laura Hooks

Two more heroes served! Thank you Morgan and Carly for trusting me instead of Redfin to sell your beautiful home to get you ready for your new duty station. Thank you for your service...

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18 Jun 2022

Just Sold! 35111 Persano Place, Fallbrook

by Laura Hooks

Congratulations to my sellers! Almost lost our buyers because of Rocket Mortgage and their condo underwriter. I put the buyers in touch with Joanne Anderson with Prosperity Home Loans and they came through! Joanne...

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01 Jun 2022

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Laura Hooks

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...

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23 May 2022

Why A Home Doesn’t Sell in a Strong Market

by Laura Hooks

Many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The...

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Recent Listings

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Just Listed in Fallbrook

Active | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,753 sqft

This beautiful inviting home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with an open concept floor plan and all the home energy features of todays modern homes. Featured are a smart home console, solar, dual...

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