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Service Providers

The following service providers are provided as a courtesy to our clients. We do not guarantee the performance of any vendors, service providers, or product providers. Please always do your own due deligence before hiring a service provider.

Address Change

United States Postal Service

Change or forward your mailing address with the United States Postal Service when you move.

Selling Used Items

Craigslist

Craigslist is a popular Web site which lets you place classified advertisements free of charge. It is a convenient and effective way to list and sell used items that you do not want any more.

Automobile Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

9050 Friars Road, #101, San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 542-1810
(877) 929-2637

Offers very competitive automobile insurance rates.

Cookware

Cooking 4 Life

Scott Currey

9145 Chesapeake Dr., San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 433-0085 (office)
(858) 733-0545 (mobile)

Scott Currey and his wife, Melissa Currey, distribute the Saladmaster brand of high-quality cookware. They offer a complimentary in-home demonstration in which they educate you and your relatives and friends about the health benefits of cooking with the Saladmaster cookware. Scott and Melissa periodically offer free cooking classes at their business office in Kearny Mesa.

Ever since Scott gave me an in-home demonstration of the Saladmaster cookware several years ago, I have been a happy user of the high-quality cookware.

Electrician

Carter Electric, Inc.

Randy Carter

8983 Complex Drive, San Diego, CA, 92123

(858) 278-7878 (office)
(619) 838-3813 (mobile)

Electrician with extensive experience.

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

Ryan Kinney

900 Lane Ave., Suite 110, Chula Vista, CA 91914

619-397-4338
866-444-7091

Whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your tax bills, or ensure you have income to cover your expenses. Ryan Kinney, of Edward D. Jones & Company, provides personalized service and investment strategies that have proven themselves over the long-term. Contact Ryan Kinney for a personalized financial consultation to review your current financial situation and investment goals.

Foundation Inspections

Acuterra Inc. Engineering and Construction Services

Russell L. Pogue, President

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd., #119, San Diego, CA 92130

858-509-1500 x210 (office)
858-213-9551 (mobile)
858-509-1502

They do building foundation and drainage inspections and repairs. They charge about $125 for an onsite inspection. They charge about $350 for an onsite inspection with a written report (cost is applicable to future repairs).

SD Engineering

Gary Sniffin, Civil Engineer

800 Grand Av., Suite A7, Carlsbad, CA 92008

760-632-5474

They do residential inspections regarding cracked slabs, foundation settlement, and drainage issues. They charge about $600 for an inspection and report.

Home Staging

Beverly McGinty Home Staging

Beverly McGinty

(858) 342-7739

Performs home staging using your existing furniture for a low cost.

Beach & Country Home Staging

Sheila Matthews

(619) 417-3925

Performs home staging.

Maha’s Home Staging

Maha Paulus

(619) 200-6448

Performs home staging.

Garage Door and Opener

Radford Overhead Doors

David Radford

(858) 751-0666

Serving San Diego County since 1945.

General Contractors

Singley Construction

Eugene “Gene” Singley

(858) 583-0240 (mobile)
(858) 679-9537 (office)

Kitchen and bath remodels, custom home construction, additions, fine woodworking and cabinetry, building contractor, and building construction consulting.

Saputo Construction

Frank M. Saputo

(619) 851-5052 (mobile)
(858) 539-2080 (office)

Founder and owner of Saputo Construction, Frank has over 30 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry. His remodels have been featured in various magazines, including Distinctive Homes, and newspapers such as the San Diego Daily Transcript. Frank knows how to listen to the client and bring his/her dreams to reality. He has extensive knowledge about specialty products and materials and has experience in all aspects of the industry. Frank also incorporates innovative processes into each project he takes on, in order to ensure efficiency and expertise on the job. License number 776930.

Geological Inspection

Private Eyes Engineering

Massoud Gaskari

2420 Grand Ave., Suite B1, Vista, CA 92081

(760) 716-6614 (mobile)
760-599-8566 (office)

Specializes in the performance assessment of existing buildings or properties to identify the existence of a defect or shortcoming and/or distress in the subsurface soil, slopes, grading, foundation, and/or structural systems.

Carpet Cleaning

Bonded Carpet

7831 Ostrow Street, San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 576-8400

They perform carpet steam cleaning.

Living Trust Attorney

Walters and Ward

16935 West Bernardo Dr., Suite 155, San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 485-1309

Can create a living trust for you so your descendants can avoid the probate process.

Lenders

C2 Financial Corporation

Paul Ambrogio

Mortgage Planner

10509 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121

(760) 271-0546 (mobile)
(760) 943-8490 (office)

Paul Ambrogio is a service-oriented loan officer who is knowledgeable and resourceful, and works diligently to help you get a home loan. NMLS license number 295906; California real estate license number 993109.

Team Home Loans with Sierra Pacific Mortgage

Samuel Beckett

Mortgage Advisor

4669 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92123

(760) 802-0732 (mobile)
(858) 633-2358 (office)

Samuel Beckett is an experienced and knowledgeable loan officer who is committed to helping you get the right home loan.

Stearns Lending (Credit Union Partners)

Laura Lee Brown

Mortgage Advisor and Sales Manager

555 Anton Blvd, 6th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 501-5881 (mobile)
(866) 469-2717 (office)
(714) 437-3219

Benefits of Using the Laura Lee Team at Stearns Lending

  • Outside-the-box financing. Access to portfolio loans that other mortgage lenders do not have.
  • Unparalleled service and support from a dedicated team, not just one mortgage banker or loan officer.
  • 21-Day Close-On-Time Guarantee
Home Inspection

Richard Overton Home Inspections

Richard Overton

P.O.Box 822, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

(619) 442-2493

Richard Overton is an experienced, very thorough, and very detailed home inspector who does a thorough job at competitive rates. He takes about twice as long as a normal home inspector to perform a home inspection, because he is so detailed and thorough with his inspection. He provides a long and comprehensive written home inspection report. You will be impressed with his thoroughness.

The San Diego Real Estate Inspection Company

Phillippe Heller

1672 Main St. #E-125, Ramona, CA 92065

888-494-5150
(858) 774-4905
760-203-9682

Reputable home inspection company.

Countywide Home Inspection

(619) 448-2874

Reputable home inspection company.

SoCal Inspections

Peter M. Manjuck

619-884-8973

CREIA Certified Home Inspector, Certified Mold Inspector, NACHI Certified Master Inspector.

Aztec Property Inspections

Chris Magill

3655 Cowley Way, San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 245-9329

Reputable home inspection company.

American Real Estate Inspection

Steven L. Dehlinger

(951) 522-9478 (Mobile)
(951) 308-2424 (Office)
(951) 693-4824

Experienced home inspector who does a thorough job at reasonable rates. He provides a comprehensive written home inspection report.

Natural Hazard Disclosure Reports

Disclosure Source

Jan Taylor

1850 Gateway Blvd., Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520

(760) 716-1976

Disclosure Source provides natural hazard disclosure reports when you are selling or buying a home. You should also order the accompanying CLUE report for a few additional dollars.

Credit Repair

Credit Restoration Services

Renaissance Law Group

Eran Sinai

2171 Ulric Street Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 654-0404

Eran Sinai has been called the “credit magician,” because of his ability to improve the credit score of persons with damaged credit. He has over 20 years of experience in providing bankruptcy, financial debt, and credit restoration services to individuals.

Carpenter

Clyde Swadener

(619) 871-6610

Versitile carpenter who does framing, drywall, finished carpentry, fences, gates, storage sheds, patio covers, shelving, decks, appliance installations, install windows and doors, siding, stucco patching, window screens, vent hood installation, termite repairs on wood, and so on.

Handyman

Clyde Swadener

(619) 871-6610

Versitile carpenter who does framing, drywall, finished carpentry, fences, gates, storage sheds, patio covers, shelving, decks, appliance installations, install windows and doors, siding, stucco patching, window screens, vent hood installation, termite repairs on wood, and so on.

Nick’s Handyman Services

Nick Hinds

(802) 578-3682

Versitile handyman.

Alfonso Sanchez

620 Lemon Ave., El Cajon CA 92020

(619) 992-3693

He is an honest, economical, dependable handyman who is skilled at many different tasks such as painting, tile work, dry wall, and so on. He only does light plumbing and light electrical.

Heating Furnace Inspection and Tune-up

ASI Hastings Heating and Air Conditioning

4870 Viewridge Av. #200, San Diego CA 92123

(800) 481-2665

When you buy a used home, it is a good idea to have the heating furnace inspected and tuned up to ensure that it is working properly. ASI Hastings will perform this service for $87.

Heating and Air Conditioning

ASI Hastings Heating and Air Conditioning

4870 Viewridge Av. #200, San Diego CA 92123

(800) 481-2665

When you buy a used home, it is a good idea to have the heating furnace inspected and tuned up to ensure that it is working properly. ASI Hastings will perform this service for $87. They can also perform an air conditioner diagnosis for $87.

Homeowner Insurance

Wawanesa Insurance

9050 Friars Road, #101, San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 542-1810
(877) 929-2637

Offers very competitive automobile insurance rates.

National Insurance Solutions (NIS Insurance Agency)

9400 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 201, Chatsworth, CA 91311

866-647-4222
866-920-5531

They provide competitive insurance rates from top insurance carriers. They have access to multiple insurance carriers, including Allied Insurance, Civil Service Employees Insurance Group, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Fortuna General Insurance Agency, Travelers Insurance, and Safeco Insurance. California license 0E08569.

Property Investor Insurance

National Real Estate Insurance Group

7509 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64153

888-741-8454
913-894-6534

They provide property insurance for residential real estate investors.

Landscape Maintenance

Tony Cruz

(858) 652-9252 (Mobile)

He is an honest, economical, dependable landscaper who does a good job at landscape maintenance.

Marco Pacheco

(858) 336-2093 (Mobile)
(858) 722-9762 (Home)

He is an honest, economical, dependable landscaper who does a good job at landscape maintenance.

Locksmith

Green Locksmith

(858) 457-1030

It is a good idea to rekey all locks after you buy a used home.

Mr. Rekey Locksmith

619-234-5397

Rekey up to 6 keyholes for $99.

Plumber

John Rodriguez

619-219-9727

An experienced plumber who does good work promptly at a reasonable price.

Steve Parsons

(619) 450-3350

Neil Millsap

(619) 403-4335
Property Management

Real Property Management

888-741-8454
Cabinet Refacing

Boyar's Kitchen Cabinets, Inc.

7020 Carroll Road, San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 549-2000
(800) 300-3997

Do quality cabinet refacing at a reasonable price.

Structural Engineer

Poway Engineering Corporation

Michael W. Devine

P.O. Box 65, Poway, CA 92074

(858) 395-3951

California licensed structural engineer and architectural engineer.

Termite and Pest Inspection

Chelsea Termite & Pest Control

Steve Turley

2321 Morena Blvd. Suite K, San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 276-1920

Perform free termite inspections.

Tenant Screening Solutions for Landlords

TransUnion SmartMove

TransUnion, one of America’s major credit reporting companies, has a service called SmartMove that provides online rental screening solutions for landlords, including:

  • Full credit report
  • National criminal report
  • Customized leasing recommendation
Title Insurance

Ticor Title

Roxy Kelemen

5740 Fleet Street, #130, Carlsbad, CA 92008

(619) 892-5841

Roxy Kelemen is a highly service-oriented and knowledgeable title insurance executive with 17 years of experience. Roxy provides statewide title insurance services. Her team reviews every preliminary title report and notifies you of any red flags they find.

Windows

Scripps Mesa Glass

858-487-4477
760-739-1676

Consult with them regarding windows. They can replace the glass in fogged windows that have condensation between the planes of glass.

Encinitas Glass Company

687 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024

760-753-6361

WindowVisions

Jeff Corcoran

777 South Hwy. 101, Suite 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075

858-518-0189 (Mobile)
858-271-8434 (Office)

Window Visions is the premier window and door supplier for the discerning customer. Jeff Corcoran can help you with your window needs from standard to custom windows.

Water Softener

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

Martin Donnelly

8454 Commerce Avenue, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121

(619) 379-5904 (Mobile)
(858) 345-1076 (Office)
(858) 271-8434 (Office)

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling specialists. Provide advanced water filtration and softening products.

Window Tinting

Ace Window Tinting

Adrian Carvajal

2120 W. Mission Rd., Suite M, Escondido CA 92029

(760) 801-1792 (Mobile)
(760) 739-0900 (Office)

Licensed and has 25 years of window tinting experience.

Swimming Pool Removal

San Diego Swimming Pool Removal

Billy Stults

(619) 861-6700

No payments of any kind — no deposit, no start up payment, no progress payments — are required until they finish. To remove a typical pool, they charge about $8,000. Powered by James Construction Cleanup, Inc. (license number 802538).

Swimming Pool Inspection

Pool & Spa Consultants of San Diego

Steve Looby

P.O. Box 99091, San Diego, CA 92169

858-349-3519
Sewer Line Inspection

Golden West Drain Service

Jereon Taylor

8030 La Mesa Blvd., #330, La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 435-1411
(619) 588-1495

Hydro-getting, drain cleaning, color camera inspections, and smoke testing.

Rods Rooter

(619) 572-3416

Camera inspection of sewer line.

Preferred Plumbing

(858) 573-0228

Camera inspection of sewer line.

Roofing

Brown Roofing

(760) 436-7716

Roofing contractor in Encinitas.

Premium Roof Services

(619) 807-0895

M.R. Roofing

Martin Romero

1917 Clearbrook Dr., Chula Vista CA 91913

(619) 823-8561
(619) 271-3696

Licensed and charges economical rates.

Notary Public

Signature Series

Brandon Garva

P.O. Box 3785, Vista CA 92085

(855) 474-4648
(855) 474-7363

Mobile notary for signing loan documents when buying a home. I recommend them, if you need to pay to sign and notarize your loan documents when buying a home. Fees: $100 to sign loan documents at the escrow office, or $150 to sign loan documents outside of the escrow office. They have $500,000 in errors and omission insurance and have been in business for 10 years. They are knowledgeable, fast, economical, and efficient.

Postal Annex

They charge about $10 per signature.

Home Warranty Companies

First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation

Nancy Donahoe

1-800-444-9030
(619) 887-0995 (mobile)

Old Republic Home Protection

George Onderisin

(800) 282-7131 Ext: 1165

Fidelity National Home Warranty

Jan Taylor

1-800-862-6837
(760) 716-1976 (mobile)

Vendors

Flooring

Floor and Decor

1801 E. Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92705

(949) 623-0606

They are known for their low prices on flooring materials.

Bonded Carpet

7831 Ostrow Street, San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 576- 8400

They are known for their low prices on carpeting.

Lumber Liquidators

7930 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126

(858) 689-0800

They are known for their low prices on wood flooring materials.

Appliances

Costco

Various locations in San Diego area

(858) 270-7601

Costco often has the lowest prices on products.

Pacific Sales

7069 Consolidated Way, Suite 100, San Diego CA 92121

(858) 684-3668

They have several locations. Ask them for a package deal when purchasing multiple appliances. Tell them that you were referred by contractor #1718-0010.

Home Depot

Various locations in San Diego area

(858)653-6761

Home Depot offers a wide range of appliances. It has attractive pricing at their several locations around San Diego. Ask for store specials. For more savings, ask for store closeouts or specials on floor models.

Sears Appliance Outlet

960 Sherman Street Suite A, San Diego CA 92110

(619) 497-1123

12080 Carmel Mountain, Carmel Mountain Plaza, San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 613-7704

They provide substantial discount on new “scratch-or-dent” or returned appliances. Appliances come with a one-year warranty.

Craigslist

A good source for inexpensive used appliances for rental properties.

Contact Maurice Rizzuto at
(858) 688-1646
California Real Estate License 01482568