Best Time To Sell and Buy San Diego Houses
San Diego Real Estate Market Calendar Cycle San Diego houses are always in demand, but some times are better than others to buy and sell houses in San Diego. No matter what the real estate market conditions, there is a seasonal component to keep in mind. Specifically, the fourth quarter of every year presents the […]
San Diego Homes Sale Prices Up
The San Diego real estate market has greatly improved in 2010. San Diego homes sale prices are up double-digits from year ago levels, led by resale houses and condos. Surveys of home builders and consumers are showing a return to confidence. The San Diego economy is again proving its resilience. According to DataQuick, the median […]
Pre Foreclosure Sale In Point Loma
When the value of a home drops below the value of the outstanding mortgage debt, it is a tough position for a home owner who needs to sell. Many home owners simply walk away and let the bank foreclose on the property. Foreclosures are devastating, not only because of the loss of the home, but […]
Rancho Santa Fe Deal of the Week!
Everyone in San Diego knows that Rancho Santa Fe real estate is at the top of the spectrum in terms of luxury and beauty. Most of my clients ask me at one time or another about homes in Rancho Santa Fe, and usually the prices are beyond reach. But today there are some opportunities to […]
Homebuyer Tax Credits Explained
We’ve been getting calls recently from people who bought San Diego real estate in 2009. With all of the advertising of tax credits available to home buyers, many people think that they automatically qualified for the credits. Some people are learning the hard way that they don’t qualify, or that they qualify for less than […]
California Home Buyer Tax Credit!
This news is just in, and it’s great news for prospective buyers of San Diego homes! The California legislature has acted again to provide a $10,000 tax credit to first-time home buyers and to purchasers of new construction. It is a powerful move to further strengthen the real estate market in the state. The $8,000 […]
La Jolla Real Estate Win-Win
One great thing about the San Diego real estate market today is that there really are opportunities for everyone. And when I say “opportunities” I’m not just talking about home buyers and investors who are taking advantage of distressed sellers in foreclosure or short-sale situations. Rather, I’m talking about win-win opportunities for home buyers AND […]
Jumbo Loans Are Back in San Diego!
Jumbo loans are back in San Diego! I was talking to a contact at one of the large banks this week. He said in the last six months, San Diego has moved from a market classification of the greatest risk to a classification of the least risk for the lender. Does this mean prices of […]
Extend Home Buyer Tax Credit!
Extending the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit is one government stimulus policy that makes sense. Nationwide, about twenty percent of first-time home purchases during 2009 were directly related to the tax credit. Even though real estate in San Diego is particularly expensive, the tax credit has enticed thousands of home buyers who were on the […]
Bay View Homes Central San Diego
I’m frequently asked about property values in Central-Coastal San Diego. Is this is a good time to sell a home in San Diego? Even with property values down, many sellers are finally deciding that it is a good time to sell their San Diego homes. We’ve definitely seen prices in many San Diego neighborhoods rise […]