Articles by Phoebe Chongchua
Phoebe Chongchua is an award-winning journalist, an author, customer service trainer/speaker, and founder of Setting the Service Standard, a customer service training and consulting program offered by Live Fit Enterprises (LFE) based in San Diego, California. She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy. Her company, LFE, specializes in media services including marketing, PR, writing, commercials, corporate videos, customer service training, and keynotes & seminars. Visit her magazine website: www.LiveFitMagazine.com .
Phoebe's articles, feature stories, and columns appear in various publications including The Coast News, Del Mar Village Voice, Rancho Santa Fe Review, and Today's Local News in San Diego, as well as numerous Internet sites. She holds a California real estate license. Phoebe worked for KGTV/10News in San Diego as a Newscaster, Reporter and Community Affairs Specialist for more than a decade. Phoebe's writing is also featured in Donald Trump's book: The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buying Foreclosures . She is the author of If the Trash Stinks, TAKE IT OUT! 14 Worriless Principles for Your Success .
Contact Phoebe at (858) 259-3646 or . Visit PhoebeChongchua.com for more information.
Housing Market Bottoming Out? Renting Market Accelerating May 18, 2012 Seduce Buyers With The Master Bedroom Suite May 11, 2012 Study Reveals Do-It-YourSelf Home Improvements Increase Home's Value April 27, 2012 Which Housing Style Is Right For You? April 26, 2012 Economy Brings Generations Together Under One Roof April 20, 2012 Economy Sparks Remodeling: How To Ensure A Successful Project April 13, 2012 Housing Marketing Stabilizing? Real Estate Agents Divided On The Issue March 30, 2012 First-Time Buyer Tips March 23, 2012 Moving Made Simple: Tips to Help You Relocate March 16, 2012 What Can I Do To Sell My Home? March 9, 2012 The Most and Least Stressful Cities to Live In March 2, 2012 Remodeling Improvements That Entice Buyers February 24, 2012 Make Your Home Appealing to Buyers February 17, 2012 Know Your Expenses Before You Buy February 10, 2012 Real Estate Drops But Second Home Market May See Increase February 3, 2012 Are Homeowners Glad They Own? January 27, 2012 How Does My Home Compare to Others on the Market? January 20, 2012 Sell Your Home With The Right Images January 13, 2012 Keep Your Energy Bill Low While Selling Your Home January 6, 2012 Keep Your Eyes On These Real Estate Markets In 2012 December 30, 2011 Housing Answer: Principal Reduction? December 23, 2011 A Bit of Good Real Estate News? December 16, 2011 Homeownership Still The American Dream, Fuels Economy December 9, 2011 Kitchen Makeover Without Spending a Fortune December 2, 2011 Homes Powered by the Sun: Sell For More, Becoming New Standard November 25, 2011 Family Mortgages Help Buyers Pursue The American Dream November 18, 2011 Selling in Tough Markets November 11, 2011 Patio Furniture Moves Inside November 4, 2011 Tying the Knot? Good Way Couples Can Save for a Down Payment on a Home October 28, 2011 Keeping Up The Yard Through The Winter October 21, 2011 Staying Ahead Even in a Tough Real Estate Market October 14, 2011 Mortgage Rates Fall, Housing Opportunities Getting Better October 7, 2011 Florida Housing Market Improving, Retirees May Help Fuel Recovery September 30, 2011 Top 10 Cities With Potential Growth September 23, 2011 The Garage Can Help Sell Your Home September 16, 2011 Tips for Selling Your Home Before the End of the Year September 9, 2011 Bank-Owned Homes Sold for Up to 40 Percent Less than Average Price of Other Homes September 2, 2011 Foreclosures Slow but Delinquencies Rise August 26, 2011 Stop Renting and Buy While Homes are Most Affordable August 19, 2011 Relocation Tips to Help You Make Your Move Stress-Free August 12, 2011 Rooftop Garden Growing in Popularity August 5, 2011 Is it the Right Time to Buy a Vacation Home? July 29, 2011 Homebuyers Make Lifestyle Options Priority July 22, 2011 How Much Down Payment Is Enough to Buy A Home? July 8, 2011 Houses Tell All With BuildFax Report July 1, 2011 Top Five Mistakes Sellers Make June 24, 2011 Landscape Appeal Helps Sell Homes June 17, 2011 Why Own My Home? June 10, 2011 Growing Rental Market Benefits Landlords June 3, 2011 Top Cities Where Homes Are Selling Fast May 27, 2011 Home Sales May Grow Thanks To Affordable Housing May 20, 2011 Buyers Want Move-In Ready Homes May 13, 2011 Spring Cleaning For Top-Dollar Home Sales May 6, 2011 Buyers Want Green and They're Getting It April 29, 2011 Sell Your Home Now With These Tips April 15, 2011 Unemployed Loan Program Now Available April 8, 2011 Where are the Most Livable Cities? April 1, 2011 Foreclosures Get Makeovers? March 18, 2011 Keeping Your House Hunting on Track March 11, 2011 Are We Back In the Land of Affordable Housing? March 4, 2011 Keep Your Energy Bill Low While Selling Your Home February 25, 2011 Why Hire a Real Estate Agent or REALTOR? February 11, 2011 Should I Buy A Home Now? February 4, 2011 Making Your Home Picture Perfect January 28, 2011 What's Driving Buyers To Buy Homes? January 21, 2011 Kitchens That Sizzle Heat Up Buyer Interest January 14, 2011 Give Your Fireplace a Hot New Look that's Inviting to Buyers January 7, 2011 Selling And Buying All At Once? December 31, 2010 The X Factor--Why Making An Offer On A Home Should Be Based On Value To You December 17, 2010 Use Experts to Navigate Homebuying Proces December 10, 2010 Let it Shine, It's Not Just Paint Color That Counts December 3, 2010 Turning A Tract Home Into a Custom Home November 19, 2010 Fall May Bring Serious Buyers November 12, 2010 Real Estate Prices Fall, Will Sellers Take Note? November 5, 2010 Why Buy a Home? October 29, 2010 Five Tips to Increase Your Home's Appeal October 22, 2010 Out-Of-Work Borrowers Getting Loans October 8, 2010 Foreclosures On Auto-Pilot? October 1, 2010 Sell Your Home Faster, Give Your Cabinets a New Look September 24, 2010 How to Safely Clean Your Rain Gutters September 17, 2010 Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale September 3, 2010 Kitchen Remodeling Trends August 27, 2010 Don't Let Termites Eat Away the Sale Of Your Home August 20, 2010 Bathroom Remodels Becoming More Popular August 6, 2010 Water Features Enhance Home Appeal July 30, 2010 Making Your Home Appealing On A Budget July 23, 2010 Housing Tax Credit Closing Extension Helps Some; Others Finding Market Ripe With Good Deals July 16, 2010 Buyers Interested in Walkability July 9, 2010 Rules Change for Getting Home Loans July 2, 2010 If You Want to Sell Your Home, Don't Make These Mistakes! June 25, 2010 How To Make Buyers Want Your Home June 18, 2010 Distressed-Condo Market Gets Help? June 11, 2010 Transform Your Home with Home Staging June 4, 2010 Simple Way to Grow Healthy Lawn May 28, 2010 Upside Down? Consumer Default Mortgage Hotline May Have Solution May 21, 2010 Is Your Home in Tip-Top Shape for Sale? May 14, 2010 Where is Real Estate Headed? May 7, 2010 Seniors Looking to Downsize, Seek Opportunities to Socialize in Urban Living Areas April 30, 2010 Hard Times for HOAs Could Mean Fewer Home Sales Due to Delinquent Fees April 23, 2010 Remodeling a Home Built Before 1978 Requires a Certified Lead Contractor April 16, 2010 Landlords Get Help With Managing Rentals April 9, 2010 Tips to Decorate Your Home like the Pros April 2, 2010 Moving In, Not Out: Multi-Generational Housing Growing March 26, 2010 For the First Time in a Year, Fewer Sellers Slash Asking Prices March 19, 2010 Have an Eco-Friendly Home? Make Sure Buyers Know It March 12, 2010 More Incentives To Buy Home: Fannie Mae Offers Money for Closing Costs and Appliances March 5, 2010 Top Affordable U.S. Housing Markets February 26, 2010 Clean Homes Show Better--Five Areas To Scrub to Make Yours Sparkle February 19, 2010 Landlords Move In Furniture to Help Rent Properties February 12, 2010 Housing Affected by Demographic Trends February 5, 2010 Aging Buyers Want Easy, Comfortable Homes with First-Floor Master Bedroom January 29, 2010 How to Repair Your Home Without Damaging Your Wallet January 22, 2010 Mortgage Refinancing Increases but Some Qualified Borrowers Frustrated, Hopeful January 15, 2010 Home Value Loss Now but Increased Pricing Expected in 2010 January 4, 2010 Home Price Expectations—Will They Rise? December 18, 2009 Short Sales May Rise Due to New Government Incentives December 11, 2009 Rental Competition Causing Landlords to Make Housing Rental-Friendly December 4, 2009 How to Save to Buy a Home November 27, 2009 Green-building Growing, More Jobs, More Buyer Interest November 20, 2009 Extended Tax Credit for HomeBuyers and Homeowners November 13, 2009 Sellers' Quick Lawn Fix November 6, 2009 Buyers Seek Plenty of Amenities in Hyper-Localized Markets October 30, 2009 Is Your Home Wired Properly? October 23, 2009 Vital Information for First-Time Buyers October 16, 2009 Making Your Home Age Appropriate Creates Appeal October 9, 2009 Insulating Your Wallet With Home Insulation October 2, 2009 Simplifying The Landlord Job September 25, 2009 Brushing Up On Money-Saving Painting Tips September 18, 2009 Buyers of Lease-To-Own Need to Research Property and Seller September 11, 2009 Does Your Fireplace Spark Buyers' Interest? September 4, 2009 Information to Review Before You Get a Mortgage Loan August 28, 2009 Selling Your Home, Know Your Buyer Market August 21, 2009 Remodeling Increasing: How to Get the Best Value August 14, 2009 Making Small Homes Have Big Appeal To Buyers August 7, 2009 Trying to Sell Your Home but Have an Ant Problem? July 31, 2009 Plan Aims to Keep Those Foreclosed-On as Renters and Helps Preserve Neighborhood Values July 24, 2009 No-Doc Loans Returning? July 17, 2009 Internet Helps Rent Homes July 10, 2009 Can Trees Help Sell Your Home? July 3, 2009 Leaking Toilet Can Cause More Than Water Loss June 26, 2009 Selling Home May Be Influenced by What Buyers Can't See June 19, 2009 Drop in Housing Prices Still Occurring but Market Activity Increasing June 12, 2009 Going Green May Help Sell Your Home June 5, 2009 Foreclosures Gaining Buyer Interest: Inspect Before You Buy May 29, 2009 Your Front Porch May Help Sell Your Home May 22, 2009 "Mulch" Improved: Homeowners Spruce Up Landscape and Increase Home Value May 15, 2009 Buying Condo Now More Difficult: Fully Research The Complex Before You Buy May 8, 2009 Homes Adopt Streamlined Electronic Functionality May 1, 2009 Buying into an HOA: Ask Questions First April 24, 2009 No Money to Buy a Home? Try These Savings Tips April 17, 2009 Housing Most Affordable: May be Time to Move from Renting to Owning April 10, 2009 How to Create a Comfortable and Productive Home Office April 3, 2009 No More Lonely Home: Details About House-Sitting Strategy March 27, 2009 Traditional Appraisals Important in Determining Home Value March 20, 2009 Five Ways to Wow Buyers March 13, 2009 What You Need to Know to Buy a Home Today March 6, 2009 Keep the Pollen Out of Your Home and Energy Costs Down February 27, 2009 Brighter Housing Outlook for 2009: Buyers Take Heed February 20, 2009 Why to Buy a Home Now February 13, 2009 Should You Use an IRA LLC or Solo 401(K) to Invest in Real Estate? February 6, 2009 Buyer Advice for Purchasing a Home January 30, 2009 Improve Value through Landscaping January 23, 2009 Repairs That Help Sell Your Home January 16, 2009 Clutter-Free Helps Sell Homes January 9, 2009 Museum-Quality Tile Artwork Can Add Value To Your Home January 2, 2009 Don't Miss Tax Deductions On Your Real Estate Investment December 26, 2008 Success with Short Sales December 19, 2008 Good News On Foreclosure Prevention Scorecard December 12, 2008 Silver Lining Behind A Foreclosure? December 5, 2008 Green Counter Tops Tell An Eco-Friendly Story November 28, 2008 Tell All, Safest Way To Sell A Home November 21, 2008 Home Warranty May Come in Handy November 14, 2008 Can't Sell Your Home? Why Not Rent it? November 7, 2008 "Crisis of Confidence" -- Good News for Qualified Buyers? October 31, 2008 Don't Let Your Home Pipe in a Fire Hazard October 24, 2008 Does Your Home have a Fiery Appeal? October 17, 2008 Don't Let Pesky Insects Hurt the Sale of Your Home October 10, 2008 Is Your Fence Preventing Buyers From Seeing Your Beautiful Home? October 3, 2008 Five Key Areas to Pay Attention to When Buying a Home September 26, 2008 Lease-To-Buy May Be Good Option September 12, 2008 What To Do When You Inherit Real Estate September 5, 2008 Understanding Your Electrical System Can Help You Spot Problem Areas August 29, 2008 Is It Time To Go Tankless? August 22, 2008 Don't Overlook The Garage When Getting Your Home Ready To Sell August 15, 2008 Open The Doors And Buyers Shall Come—But Prepare First! August 11, 2008 What To Do When You're Facing Foreclosure August 1, 2008 Pop Off Popcorn Ceilings July 25, 2008 Love The House, Hate The Traffic Noise -- There Is Hope! July 18, 2008 Get The Facts Before You Opt For A Reverse Mortgage July 11, 2008 Man's Best Friend May Be Costly When Selling Your Home June 27, 2008 Paint The Perfect Sale June 20, 2008 Sell Faster When You Understand The Buyers Mindset June 13, 2008 Minimizing Effects Of Water Damage June 6, 2008 Remodeling? Get Advice Online May 30, 2008 Floored By Old Decor? Step It Up With These Hot Trends! May 23, 2008 What To Take And What To Leave Behind When Downsizing May 16, 2008 Keep Cool Starting From The Top May 9, 2008 Don't Let Heating And Air Conditioning Problems Cool Your Next Purchase! May 2, 2008 Lay A Brick Patio In No Time Flat! April 25, 2008 Selling Your Home In a Market Full of Foreclosures April 18, 2008 Roofing Projects Require Due Diligence April 11, 2008 Decorating on a Budget: It Can be Done! April 4, 2008 Review The Landscape Before You Buy Or Sell March 28, 2008 A Better Way To Help Those Caught In The Mortgage Crisis? March 21, 2008 Before You Buy, Understand the Regional Defects Of The Area March 14, 2008 Don't Get Caught In Mortgage Fraud March 7, 2008 Timing Is Everything: When And How To Move February 29, 2008 Real Estate Slow Down Not Weakening Work Load for Landscape Architects February 22, 2008 Super-Sized Homes Shrinking February 13, 2008 Green Living: Natural Décor Better For Earth And Your Wallet? February 8, 2008 Where to Advertise Your Home For Sale February 6, 2008 Learning From The Best, Kendra Todd Now Teaches Others About Real Estate February 1, 2008 When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense! January 25, 2008 Construction Wages Drop But Development Is Still In The Works January 25, 2008 Decorating: New Isn't Always Better January 18, 2008 Vinyl Siding Presents New Color Options January 17, 2008 Quality of Home Inspection Varies By Region January 11, 2008 Homeowners Plan Home Improvements in 2008 January 4, 2008 When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense! December 28, 2007 Don't Let Your Fireplace Steal The Heat From Your Home December 21, 2007 Going Green: Easier Than You May Think December 14, 2007 Are You Ready To Buy An REO? December 7, 2007 Stone is a Growing Trend for Home Décor December 5, 2007 Can Walk Score Improve the Value of Your Home? November 30, 2007 Landlord Beware: Advice to Protect You and Your Investment November 27, 2007 Things to Consider Before You Sign a Commercial Lease November 26, 2007 Reducing Utility Costs Doesn't Have to be High-Energy Task November 26, 2007 No More Lost In Translation: Company Meets Consumer Needs November 19, 2007 Keeping Your Credit Clean November 16, 2007 Keep Your Home Fire-Safe November 16, 2007 Money Really Can Grow On Trees November 12, 2007 Remodeling or Rebuilding: Protect Yourself From Allergy Eruptions November 5, 2007 Fire Victims: Beware of People Seeking Opportunity-Crime October 29, 2007 Is the Paint on Your Walls Hurting Your Child's Health? October 22, 2007 New California Law Aims to Take the Heat Off of Appraisers While Protecting Consumers Too October 15, 2007 Fixed-rate Mortgage Survives Subprime Meltdown October 8, 2007 When Buying a Home Be Sure to Check Out Possible Landscape Hazards October 1, 2007 Real Estate Association Prioritizes Re-establishing Trust September 24, 2007 Short Sale: May be Solution for Delinquent Homeowners September 17, 2007 Could Your Closets Be Turning Off Buyers? September 10, 2007 California Based Corporation -- "Personal Shopper Plus" for Best Real Estate Investments September 3, 2007 Insurance: Important Key to Providing Peace of Mind for Landlords August 27, 2007 Where to Advertise Your Home For Sale August 20, 2007 Things to Consider Before You Sign a Commercial Lease August 6, 2007 No More Dark Rooms: How You Can See the Light July 30, 2007 Decorative Glass: A Classy Way to Upgrade Windows July 23, 2007 Hot Decorating Tips: Go from Drab to Fab with these Ideas July 16, 2007 Steer Clear of Landmines When Investing Using Your IRA July 9, 2007 Luxury Market Bullish, Women Believe Appreciation Gain is in Store for the Future July 2, 2007 No More Electricity Bills? Solar Systems May Make it Possible June 25, 2007 Important Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Remodeling Contract June 18, 2007 Foreclosures Rise -- Expert Help Is Available! June 11, 2007 What to do When Credit Card Debt is Keeping You Locked Out of Homeownership June 4, 2007 Don't Get Hung Up on Restrictions, Know Before You Buy May 28, 2007 Vacation Property Sales Increase May 21, 2007 Choosing The Right Neighborhood May 14, 2007 Try Cottage Style for a Carefree Feel to Your Yard May 7, 2007 Pool Designs Focus on Family and Functionality April 30, 2007 Retiring in Mexico: No Longer Just a Dream April 23, 2007 Developing a Green Garden that's Above the Rest April 16, 2007 Appraisals are Just a Mouse-Click Away April 9, 2007 Mold, a Growing Problem April 2, 2007 Sell Your Home for More Money March 26, 2007 How Sub-prime Crisis Could Hurt Home Sales March 19, 2007 "Green" Garden Adds Value to Your Home March 12, 2007 Doing a 1031 Exchange? A TIC Could Be the Solution March 5, 2007 Built-in Furniture Leaves Lasting Impressions February 26, 2007 Homebuyers Pay More for "Green" Homes February 19, 2007 Just Because You Can't See It, Doesn't Mean All is Well February 12, 2007 Increase in Number of Home Inspectors Makes Choosing the Best Difficult February 5, 2007 Decreased Costs Expected to Spark Remodeling Projects January 29, 2007 Happy Renters Make Happy Landlords January 22, 2007 Tax Deductions and Record Keeping Can Save Landlords Big Money January 15, 2007 Increase the Odds of Selling Your Home by Cleaning Out Clutter January 8, 2007 Give the Gift of Real Estate Knowledge December 18, 2006 Bathroom Could Become Most-Talked-About Room in the House! December 11, 2006 Brightening Up the Holidays with Decor and the Spirit of Giving December 4, 2006 Go Bananas Over Moving! November 27, 2006 The Solo 401(k) Can be Your Best Method for Real Estate Investing November 20, 2006 Real Estate Commission Helps Good Cause November 13, 2006 Keep Your Home Fire-Safe November 6, 2006 Collapsible Furniture Folds into Fall Home Decor October 30, 2006 Keeping Your Credit Clean October 23, 2006 Hotel Del Coronado Condos for Sale October 16, 2006 Reducing Utility Costs Doesn't Have to be High-Energy Task October 9, 2006 Don't Let an Over-priced Home be a Humbling Lesson October 2, 2006 Clay: Not Just for Southwestern Decor September 25, 2006 Outdoor Oasis, Always in Style September 18, 2006 Making the Grade: Consumers Rate their Agents September 11, 2006 Remodeling? Have a Plan to Ensure Success September 4, 2006 New Website Makes Shopping for Brand New Home Easier August 28, 2006 Who Says Concrete has to be Ugly and Boring? August 21, 2006 Cottage-Style Appeal for Any Home August 14, 2006 Certified Community Association Managers May Create Safer Living Environment August 7, 2006 Cooling Off Without the AC July 31, 2006 Even a Small Home Can Feel Spacious July 24, 2006 Home Appraisals: Make Sure You Read Them July 17, 2006 Housing Prices May be Leveling Off, Some San Diego Product Still Hot July 10, 2006 Student Housing Shortage Creates Opportunity for Real Estate Investors July 3, 2006 Gardening 101: Fruit Trees and Window Boxes June 26, 2006 Children Help Design Homes June 19, 2006 The Bagua Map: Creating Positive Energy in a Home June 12, 2006 First-time Buyer Programs Help Turn Renters into Homeowners June 5, 2006 Sliding Doors Don't Have to Be Eyesore May 29, 2006 So, You Want to Quit Your Day Job? Consider Real Estate Investing May 22, 2006 Unique Floor Solutions for Puzzled Homeowners May 15, 2006 Self-Directed IRA Myths Can Result in Heavy Costs May 8, 2006 Making Moving Simple and Organized: It Can be Done! May 1, 2006 Interior Decorating Made Simple Online April 17, 2006 Property Sales Tax Breaks April 10, 2006 Huff and Puff, But Can't Blow Straw Houses Down April 3, 2006 Developing California Ski Town Promises Spaciousness March 27, 2006 Self-directed IRA and IRA LLC for Real Estate March 20, 2006 Making Millions through Real Estate March 13, 2006 Getting a Commercial Loan March 6, 2006 Take Action Early to Avoid Foreclosure February 27, 2006 Securing Your Home for a Long While February 20, 2006 When You Screen Tenants, Make Sure the Law is on Your Side February 13, 2006 Leasing Land for Hunting Brings Increased Income February 6, 2006 Foreign Investors Have Eye on San Diego and U.S. January 30, 2006 Hang Up the Paintbrush for Good January 23, 2006 Getting the Best Deal on a Home January 16, 2006 Rising Rents Leave Tenants Struggling January 9, 2006 Questions Answered on Value Range Marketing January 2, 2006 First-time Buyers Helped by California Housing Finance Agency Products December 26, 2005 Selling Using a Range May Bring Top Dollar December 19, 2005 New Homes Promise Breath of Fresh Air December 12, 2005 Getting Top Dollar Even in Buyer's Market December 5, 2005 Contest for Kids Aims to Find Out What Makes a House a Home November 28, 2005 Psychology for Your Home: Creating the Harmonious Living November 21, 2005 Room for Development in California Coastal Community November 14, 2005 Join the Game, But Know the Real Estate Investing Rules November 7, 2005 Win a Home for $100 October 31, 2005 Custom Home-Building Without the Headache October 24, 2005 Heating Your Home Without Burning a Hole in Your Wallet October 17, 2005 Customer Service Growing Trend in Home Building October 10, 2005 Florida Condos Make Healthy Living Easy October 3, 2005 Downsizing Without Super-Sizing Your Property Taxes September 26, 2005 Katrina Causes Population to Double in Some Areas and Provokes Need for Relaxed HOA Rules September 19, 2005 Buying Foreign Properties with Your IRA September 12, 2005 Five-Star Living Daily at Condo-Hotel September 5, 2005 Key Steps Before You Invest Out of State August 29, 2005 Buying Commercial Real Estate Can Be a Secure Investment August 22, 2005 Customize Your Home with Tile August 15, 2005 Before You Buy, Get Educated About the Community Association August 8, 2005 Risky Real Estate: Report Predicts Housing Price Decline for Coastal Areas August 1, 2005 Stone is a Growing Trend for Home Décor July 25, 2005 Landlord Beware: Advice to Protect You and Your Investment July 18, 2005 Get Away Without Leaving Home: Create Tranquil Spaces July 11, 2005 Home Improvement Booming Industry: Fueled by Housing Turnover and Natural Disasters July 4, 2005 Under the Boardwalk: Grass, Sand, Gravel All Fine Terrain for Rollout Walkway June 27, 2005 Registered Sex Offender Disclosure Necessary in Home Sales June 20, 2005 When Buying, Know Your Broker Well June 13, 2005 Online Curb Appeal Brings Buyers to Your Home June 6, 2005 Is it Time to Sell? Experts Answer the All-Important Question May 30, 2005 25 Summer Decorating Tips to Lighten Your Home May 23, 2005 Female Painters Offer New Trend May 16, 2005 New Luxury Condos Make Upgrades Standard May 9, 2005 Commercial Real Estate Investing With Your IRA May 2, 2005 New Loan Program For First-time Homebuyers April 25, 2005 Reality TV Show May Buy Your Home April 18, 2005 How Important Is Title Insurance? April 11, 2005 Tips To Keep Your Garden In Bloom April 4, 2005 Ponds Add A Touch of Serenity And Are Easy To Install March 28, 2005 Study Finds San Diego Renters Helped By Condo Conversions March 21, 2005 Add A Touch Of Style With A Custom Register March 14, 2005 Increase Productivity in Your Home Office March 7, 2005 Oops, I Did it Again! February 28, 2005 Put Gutter Cleaning at the Top of Your Spring Cleaning To-Do List February 21, 2005 Perk Up Your Home And Your Mood With Simple Redecorating Tips February 14, 2005 Retire The Lawnmower, Synthetic Grass May Be A Cut Above February 7, 2005 On-Line Home Design January 31, 2005 Reverse Mortgages: Aid For Financially Strapped Seniors January 24, 2005 A Taste Of Tuscany: Southern California Homes Take On Italian Flair January 17, 2005 Study Finds Least And Most Affordable Housing Markets January 10, 2005 Talking House Helps Sell Homes January 3, 2005 Climbing The Real Estate Ladder December 27, 2004 Headache-Free Relocation December 20, 2004 Condos Go Dog Wild December 13, 2004 Home Staging Helps Bring Top Dollar Sale December 6, 2004 Using Your IRA For Real Estate Investing November 29, 2004 Hip Homes - A Growing Niche November 22, 2004 Home Inspections: Preparing For The Unexpected November 15, 2004 Property Management: Good Investment? November 8, 2004 Making The Right Move Requires Research November 1, 2004 Buying A New Condo: A Lesson In Patience October 25, 2004 Don't Judge Tile By Looks Alone October 18, 2004 High Energy Bills May Be Due To Commonly Overlooked Holes In Your Home October 11, 2004 A Home That's A Magnet For Success October 4, 2004 When It Comes To Insurance, Preparation Avoids Headaches September 27, 2004 Who To Phone When Trouble Calls September 20, 2004 Kitchen Clean Up September 13, 2004 Sheds Housing More Than Tools September 6, 2004 HOA Involvement Can Create Optimal Living August 30, 2004 The Price Of Staying Cool August 23, 2004 Predatory Lenders Have One Goal: To Snag Your Home - Don't Get Caught in Their Scheme August 16, 2004 Buyer Broker Agreement a Win-Win? August 9, 2004 Five Financial Fiascos To Avoid When Buying A Home August 2, 2004 Stopping The Noise July 26, 2004 Pack Away Kids' Moving Blues July 19, 2004 Steer Clear Of Common Real Estate Blunders July 12, 2004 Floor 'Em with Style: Garage Flooring Adds Ambience July 5, 2004 Attic Conversion Can Give You More Space June 28, 2004 Be Safe, Lock Up Your Home June 23, 2004 Lessen Your Risks, Understand Your Insurance Policy Before It's Too Late June 15, 2004 Water Fun Brings Risks For Nation's Sunbelt June 7, 2004
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Phoebe Chongchua is an award-winning journalist, an author, customer service trainer/speaker, and founder of Setting the Service Standard, a customer service training and consulting program offered by Live Fit Enterprises (LFE) based in San Diego, California. She is the publisher of Live Fit Magazine, an online publication that features information on real estate/finance, physical fitness, travel, and philanthropy. Her company, LFE, specializes in media services including marketing, PR, writing, commercials, corporate videos, customer service training, and keynotes & seminars. Visit her magazine website: 