San Diego offers one of the best locations in southern California. There is an unmistakable draw to the variety of landscapes along the pristine San Diego coast, with its palm-trees standing tall on white sandy beaches, deep canyons with mesas, sandstone cliffs that plunge into the sea, and tide pools adjacent to tranquil lagoons. The diversity of the San Diego area can also be seen in its unique cities, each of which offer their own distinct character. Find seaside towns that offer first-class amenities and breathtaking views of the coast, some of the top educational facilities in the nation, locally grown companies, corporate offices of global businesses, and prominent military headquarters. >>> Read More
In addition to his educational qualifications, Tom Mattix is consistently backed by his clients, who appreciate his attention to detail, discipline, and vibrant personality. To show their appreciation, Tom has been recognized as one of the top-ten real estate agents in all of San Diego County by the San Diego’s Best 2011 Union-Tribune. That coupled with being chosen as the “Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent” every single year since the award’s inception in 2007, and having the highest scores possible as a Quality Service Platinum Certified (QSC) professional truly shows that Tom Mattix is one of the premier San Diego REALTORs®. >>> Read More
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November 29, 2011 by Tom Mattix
What does Tom know? While an officer in the U.S. Navy, the government was insistent that his family and he attain a Ph.D in moving. He has a pretty good idea of what it takes to move a family across the globe. Tom has lived in San Diego for nearly 20 years and besides having intimate, first-hand knowledge of the military and moving, he knows San Diego. Need assistance with spouse employment information? Temporary living assistance? Or, how about info on: commuting distance, quality of schools, property appreciation, community services, churches, shopping, recreation and cultural activities, child care, elder care, … Continue reading →
November 29, 2011 by Tom Mattix
Find out what to do. Let´s take a look at what to do and maybe what not to do if you are facing foreclosure. First, understand that the very last thing most lenders want to do is to foreclose on a home or take the property back. Lenders are not in the business of owning real estate. Instead, they are in the business to lend money. And so, they want to know sooner rather than later if the homeowner is in financial distress and/or may need to sell the home. Talk to an expert Thus, it is critical to understand … Continue reading →
October 14, 2011 by Tom Mattix
Do you want to cash out of a property at today’s high prices, but are hesitant to so because of the hefty capital gains tax bill? I have written quite a bit previously about the tax favored treatment that an IRC 1031 can provide via the tax deferred exchange, so you should know that you are able to defer both state and federal capital gains taxes when you enter into a “like-kind” exchange. But, possibly you are tired of dealing with “tenants & toilets” and want to get out of the rental/investment business altogether and move on into retirement. Alternatively, … Continue reading →
October 14, 2011 by Tom Mattix
I would like a dollar for every time I have been asked “can I purchase real estate with retirement plan money—IRAs, SIMPLEs, KEOUGHs, 529s, SEPs, 401ks, etc?” In fact, not long ago, a couple approached me and proceeded to ask several good questions about San Diego real estate investing. They mentioned that they had $200,000 in a retirement account and when I congratulated them they said, “don’t be impressed, we had $300,000 a few years ago!” Come to find out, their retirement account, like many others, had suffered as a result of investment choices. They went on to tell me … Continue reading →
September 19, 2011 by Tom Mattix
San Diego offers one of the best locations in southern California. There is an unmistakable draw to the variety of landscapes along the pristine San Diego coast, with its palm-trees standing tall on white sandy beaches, deep canyons with mesas, sandstone cliffs that plunge into the sea, and tide pools adjacent to tranquil lagoons. The diversity of the San Diego area can also be seen in its unique cities, each of which offer their own distinct character. Find seaside towns that offer first-class amenities and breathtaking views of the coast, some of the top educational facilities in the nation, locally … Continue reading →
