I hired Rummy from IL Total Design for a major three-story remodel permit that included adding…read moresignificant square footage, and she exceeded expectations in every way! This was not a simple cosmetic project -- it was a complex build with structural changes, multiple levels, and a lot of moving parts in a coastal zone. Throughout the process, Rummy was incredibly resilient. Whenever challenges came up (and with a project this size, they always do), she stayed solution-oriented and kept the project moving forward without hesitation. She was also extremely responsive. Calls were returned, questions were answered quickly, and updates were consistent. I never had to chase her down ever! Communication was clear and direct, which makes a huge difference on a large remodel. What stands out most is her "get it done" mentality. She doesn't give up no matter what the city says -- takes ownership and executes. She handled everything with professionalism and confidence. If you're looking for an architect/design team that is dependable, responsive, resilient, and truly delivers results -- IL Total Design is the perfect choice!

I met Rummy Dechner, owner and lead architect with IL Total, via a design/build firm last year for…read morean ADU project. Eventually, I fired the firm (read my other review), but Rummy stayed with us to help us move forward. Without a city approved design we already sunk $25k into (most of which she probably didn't make) we depended on her almost daily for the first few months after the mess with not one but a second builders as well. We were going solo through the toughest part of the ADU process. I mean we really, really depended on her. Rummy drove this to the end for the permit to finally be granted to us. Through thick and thin she'd be there with updates and keeping us in the loop about forms, payments, and any changes she was forced to make, etc. The design itself is beautiful. She's not only talented but honest and dependable. Answers all questions. Rummy knows ADUs and the ins and outs of city permitting headaches and most of all she's loyal to her clients. I didn't know her firm also does builds as well. If only I met them at the beginning I could have saved myself a ton of time and heartache. Highly recommend! Look at her YouTube channel for all of the ADUs she has designed throughout San Diego. https://youtube.com/@iltotaldesign?si=Lh4BJ_pdmOK5OFG9

Ivan was an amazing agent to work with! He was very communicative, and really helped me feel more…read moreconfident about buying a home. He always answered questions I had throughout the process, and updated me whenever a change was made. I highly recommend you choose Ivan if you are the type of person who wants to be informed about everything, like I do. He was also very quick to respond to texts, and worked on counter offers immediately, sometimes late at night, to get me the best chance possible. The final escrow period was really complicated and stressful, but Ivan was really good about keeping up with the uncommunicative sellers and getting them to agree to things. He seems to also know a lot of people in the industry, so he has a lot of good relationships with seller agents, and is able to get deals made. I also worked with Patty, a showing agent, who was very knowledgeable and a delight to look at homes with. She was always honest about the pros and cons of a house, and always had all the details I needed to know. She went above and beyond in driving me all around San Diego, and helping me figure out what I wanted in a home. Highly recommend the Beer team, and especially these two, when buying a home.

I had a terrible experience with Ben. He was very unprofessional. I couldn't believe the faces he…read morewas making at my wife. Like, get your own! Why would I go to a guy for my housing needs if he cant even keep his eyes off my wife?

They are professional with a lot of experience. I like that they partner up with Architects to…read morecater to the clients needs.

Illegal Practices…read more Will not stop robo-calling me, even after being asked to take me off their contact list. This is illegal and obnoxious behavior. I could not imagine doing business with a company that employs this aggressive tactic. Filed complaint with FCC https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests

In 2016 we were on our way to an open house and made a wrong turn onto a street that had the most…read morebeautiful house that was under construction. We quickly called our realtor and she made arrangements to see the inside the next day. As soon as my husband and I walked in we both knew this was the house we were going to buy and we did! With most houses there are always pros and cons and compromises, but not with this house. California Builders thought of everything and there is nothing we would change. We highly recommend California Builders. Whether it's a new house or a remodel -- you will be in excellent hands with Sean and his team! Carla and Bill White

Lindsay is nothing short of fantastic to work with. She's passionate about finding her clients the…read moreright home that they will fall in love with. She genuinely cares about her clients, takes the time to discuss various options and pros and cons of a particular home in light of a client's personalized needs/wants, and is such a pleasant person to work with. I have loved working with her over the years and am incredibly grateful for her energy, commitment, guidance, and friendship as my family purchased our home. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I highly recommend Lindsay!

Lindsay and her team were a great help to me when it was time to sell my parents' long time home in…read moreSan Diego for their estate. I do not live in the area and don't have a clear grasp on the local market there. From day one, Lindsay helped me get through the process with ease. Lindsay's law background assured me we were doing everything correctly for the estate. She was also a great resource for local help I needed, such as estate liquidators. What could have been a really stressful, and a bid sad, experience went with ease thanks for Lindsay and her awesome team. I would gladly recommend them to anyone buying or selling property in the San Diego area. Thanks Lindsay!

Lennar has ignored the community of Harmony Grove Village for 8 years. Their lack of maintenance of…read morethe areas they are responsible for is astonishing. The HOA and residents have to call and gripe continually, I order to get things done. These are pictures of Hadley Park. It's a constant collection of dead weeds and dead plants. Piles of mulch sitting around for months. It's a mess. The horse arena is solid weeds. All they have to do is get these areas to an acceptable level of maintenance, and they can be turned over to the HOA. Lennar knows what to do. They build 100's of communities every year. They've made their money and now they don't care.

Really enjoy the amenities, staff, and beautiful apartment! The location is great and is very…read morepeaceful.

After living at The Courtyards, I can confidently say this was one of the most frustrating rental…read moreexperiences I've had -- not because of one major issue, but because of the constant accumulation of unresolved problems and the complete lack of meaningful support from management. Parking was a persistent nightmare if you wanted to have people over. There is nowhere near enough parking for guests, and the property lines and towing boundaries are vague enough that it creates unnecessary confusion. In my case, that confusion resulted in my vehicle being towed. Rather than acknowledging how poorly communicated the parking situation is, management's attitude felt dismissive and unhelpful. The parking situation is only magnified by the fact that many residents are parking their cars in guest parking areas despite the fact that it was mandatory for us to pay extra to park a 2nd car on the premises in an assigned spot. It's obvious that residents are subverting that and doing their own thing because management does absolutely nothing to enforce it. Another ongoing issue was excessive dog barking throughout the complex. We brought this to the leasing office's attention multiple times over an extended period, yet nothing meaningful was ever done. It became clear that resident complaints were acknowledged just enough to end the conversation, but not enough to actually resolve anything. Several back and forth conversations with documented proof fell on deaf ears as we were constantly given a run around each time we brought the issue to their attention. Unfortunately, the leasing office staff consistently came across as uninformed and indifferent. Getting clear answers was difficult, and accountability was essentially nonexistent. One employee in particular, Elexus, repeatedly provided false or misleading information regarding San Diego County noise ordinances while attempting to address complaints. It was concerning to hear leasing staff confidently speak on policies and ordinances they clearly did not understand. It often felt like she was speaking just to speak and have the last word without doing any sort of research to back up her words. Elexus, you have no business working in property management, let alone being an assistant manager here if all you can do when backed into a corner is spew word vomit. Security throughout the complex also felt more performative than effective. There are no meaningful camera systems covering large portions of the property, including areas around the buildings and parking lots. That became especially frustrating after my truck was vandalized with eggs and there was no camera coverage available to identify who did it. Despite marketing itself as a secure community, the actual security presence was minimal. Most nights, security consisted of a guard sitting in a parked car for hours at a time, often appearing disengaged or asleep rather than actively monitoring the property. The key fob access system that was implemented also seemed to create more inconvenience than security. While it may have sounded like an upgrade on paper, in practice it mainly made package deliveries and carrier access significantly more frustrating without meaningfully improving resident safety. What makes the experience especially disappointing is that the complex presents itself as a higher-end community, but the level of management, communication, security, and resident support falls far below what you would expect for the price. The appearance of the property can only compensate for so much when everyday living issues are consistently ignored or mishandled.

Kimberly Schmidt is hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. She was more than an agent…read more-- she was a strategic partner who had my back the entire time. She had answers for everything, made the process seamless, and got my condo sold fast (I had 2 offers in a few days!) with zero hiccups. I'm incredibly grateful to have had her on my side. Highly recommend!

I worked with Kimberly recently when I bought my first condo. She was extremely welcoming and…read moreinformative, and made the intimidating experience of buying my first place a very pleasant one. I felt she advocated for me at all the right points of the process, and educated me on many important aspects of buying a home and home ownership in general. She got me a great deal on a really cute condo in Mission Hills, and I still feel very satisfied with the whole process and with my new home! I would definitely recommend hiring Kimberly to help you buy or sell your home. Five Stars!

I couldn't imagine this many leaks. 2 of the 3 toilets leaked. Upstairs guest shower leaked. Washer…read moredrip pan leaked because they put the seal on the wrong side of the pan. Will never buy or recommend a cornerstone home.

DO NOT buy from this builder or trust the warranty. The houses are poor constructed and the builder…read moreis undergoing legal proceedings. I wrote a review one google over a year ago about the negligence and long driven process that took two years with cornerstone. The vista del sur HOA filed a motion against the builder do to structural issues and more, see below. I was severely mistreated by Ilse and Terrell. Save yourself the time, money, and energy. The builder is the worst.

Although we decided not to proceed with our ADU project for personal reasons, working with the…read moreSnapADU team was a great experience. They were super comprehensive, thoughtful, responsive, and clearly very experienced with the process. It gave us a lot of confidence in their approach, and we wouldn't hesitate to point others their way if they're considering an ADU. The possibilities are endless, and we appreciated all of the hard work the team put in thus far.

Working with Snap ADU to build in my yard has worked out so great. I trust them ( despite having…read moretrust issues). I honestly feel lucky working with them. They did a great job on my ADU. I respect this company. Good job!