Edward Mracek Real Estate

Do you have a low credit score? A secured credit card can be an easy way to improve it.

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help Your Credit One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card....

Have a medical bill with an upcoming late payment date? Take care of it before it impacts your credit.

How Unpaid Medical Bills Affect Your Credit Score Paying your medical bill is one of the last things on your mind when you’re at a hospital emergency ...

Are you struggling with high credit card interest rates? Here's how you can avoid interest with three easy steps.

How to Avoid Credit Card Interest The typical credit card charges about 16 percent interest per year on balances, effectively adding $...

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

Some celebrity real estate to start the weekend.

Clint Eastwood’s Onetime Seaside Retreat in California Is Up for Grabs at $21 Million Known as Las Ondas, the Spanish Revival-style home in Carmel-by-the-Sea was occupied by the legendary "Dirty Harry" star from 1981 to 1996.

Closing a credit card account can hurt your credit score, but there are other options if you no longer use it.

What Happens If You Cancel a Credit Card? Canceling a credit card that you rarely use or have paid off can feel good. It can give you a sense ...

Are you aware of the benefits your credit card offers?

Best Ways to Use Credit Card Concierge Somewhere on your credit card statement—or maybe even on the back of the card—is contact information...

Here are some financial priorities newlyweds can keep in mind.

Financial Priorities for Newlyweds Deciding where to live, if you’re going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of ...

They say diamonds are forever, but household stone trends don't stick around for long. Read on to find out what will be replacing granite in your kitchen!

Is Granite on its Way Out? According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, granite countertops are in less demand today...

Checking your credit report often can help you spot unauthorized inquiries.

How to Deal with Unauthorized Credit Inquiries Unauthorized credit inquiries are a sign that someone has fraudulently applied for credit in your na...

Getting your credit report hacked can lead to identity theft. Have you taken the necessary precautions?

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your p...

Looking to keep your computer files safe? Take this precautionary step.

Using Encryption to Protect Your Computer No matter how complex your computer password is, it isn’t enough to stop a thief from using other me...

Do you usually skip the fine print on credit card offers? Here's why that's a bad idea.

Understanding Credit Card Offers: Are You Reading the Fine Print? The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how goo...

You might be missing out on some money. Here's how to find out!

Where to Check for Unclaimed Money Found money is a gift. And with the internet, it’s easier than ever to find it. Unclaimed asse...

Wowza!!!! What a whopper sale!

Oakley founder James Jannard sells Malibu mansion for $210 million — a California record Eyewear mogul James Jannard just closed the priciest home sale in California history, unloading his Malibu mansion for $210 million.

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

Old stone fireplace? Keep it safe and looking lovely with a quick, easy facelift.

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for com...

Learning about the new CAR Forms from our amazing legal counsel Stella Ling on our weekly GO LIVE webinar @ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

2579 Caminito Muirfield in the gate guarded Windemere community of La Jolla RENTED for full price $5200 / month.
Represented Landlord and Tenant.

If you're looking to buy, sell or rent a place please give me a call / text me @ 858.382.6006 / email: [email protected] Native San Diegan, UCLA Alumni, WindanSea area resident, local expertise. Member, Top Producers Group of La Jolla Realtors.

Ed Mracek & Associates
REALTOR - Luxury Properties Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
La Jolla Office DRE #01021186

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

2585 Caminito Muirfield in the gate guarded Windemere community of La Jolla RENTED for full price $5950 / month.
If you're looking to buy, sell or rent a place please give me a call / text me @ 858.382.6006 / email: [email protected] Native San Diegan, UCLA Alumni, WindanSea area resident, local expertise. Member, Top Producers Group of La Jolla Realtors.

Ed Mracek & Associates
Luxury Properties Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
La Jolla Office DRE #01021186

Let me help you buy or sell your dream home.

'Higher-income buyers are still very active' as San Diego leads U.S. in home price gains for 4th month The S&P Case-Shiller Indices said San Diego held the No. 1 spot in March with an 11.1 percent annual rise

Add a splash of green to your space!

Here's Why You Should Decorate With Green Regardless of the shade, adding elements of green to your home can improve your mood, complement you...

Totally awesome for my alma mater UCLA.

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to receive $5 million gift to establish Berry Gordy Music Industry Center The center will enrich the school’s music industry bachelor’s program with initiatives designed to support students as they pursue their careers.

There are many factors to consider before refinancing.

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Sometimes people take out a mortgage and are forced to accept less-than-favorable terms because of a...

View of Mount Soledad from my Windemere Townhome Rental. Showed my 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom ones this afternoon.

Ed Mracek & Associates
REALTOR - Luxury Properties Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties La Jolla Office DRE #01021186

Wood touches don't always have to feel rustic.

How to Incorporate Wood Into Your Interior Design Whether you like a rustic, industrial or mod look in your space, the next time you’re consider...

For a relatively low cost, a home warranty can make buying a home a lot less worrisome.

The Pros of Buying a Home Warranty For $600 or so a year, plus a service fee of around $75 every time you ask for repair, a home warran...

If you're tired of waiting, I am here to help.

Ed Mracek & Associates
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties La Jolla Office. DRE #01021186

'People are tired of waiting': San Diego home price hits all-time high even as mortgage rates rise San Diego County's median home price hit $865,000 in March, up from the previous record or $850,000. Sales are still low.

Showing my lease listing @ 8584 Cliffridge Avenue in La Jolla Heights 4 BR 3 BA 2947 sq ft $8500 / month unfurnished.

Ed Mracek & Associates
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties La Jolla DRE #01021186