UNDERSTANDING SHORT SALES
San Diego Short Sales Even though short sales in San Diego have been a common practice for the past few years, they are still quite a mystery to many home buyers. Some buyers confuse short sales with foreclosures. A lot is left to the Realtors, short sale listing experts, and some of agents who take […]
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 […]
Foreclosure Homes In San Diego Update
San Diego foreclosures have been a huge source of activity for the San Diego real estate market. Recent reports show an average of 30 to 40 percent homes sold in the region as foreclosure properties. But the number of foreclosures in San Diego County has actually declined in 2010 by about 5%. And the number […]
Homes Search Toolbar – Get Yours!
San Diego home buyers have a great new tool. We’ve created a toolbar that you can easily add (or remove) from your web browser, either Internet Explorer or Firefox. Search homes for sale and stay on top of real estate news with a built-in RSS feed reader, Facebook, and Twitter updates. The toolbar is customized […]
Short Sales Home Mortgage Defaults
The rate of real estate mortgage defaults has dropped in San Diego County, and nationwide, in April 2010. Short sales of San Diego homes, successful loan modifications, and an improved outlook for the San Diego real estate market are all contributing factors. San Diego foreclosures rose slightly during the month, but the number of San […]
Carmel Valley Realtors Give Back
The Realtors at Keller Williams Carmel Valley, East Del Mar, are working to collect food donations for the military families of Camp Pendleton. Our goal is to collect 1,000 bags of groceries by May 13. This is a way for your Carmel Valley real estate agents to recognize the valuable contributions and sacrifices made by […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Jolla Homes Most Pricey In U.S.
The San Diego Union Tribune released an article today saying that La Jolla is the most expensive housing market in the United States, for the second year in a row. La Jolla is a wonderful place to live, and homes there are expensive, but even here in San Diego there are neighborhoods that where house […]
SanDiego Real Estate Prices Up Again
The San Diego real estate statistics were released this week for July 2009 and, as expected, San Diego has now experienced six months of upward movement of median home prices. The median price of a home in San Diego bottomed out at $280,000 in January 2009. Prices have risen or remained flat in every month […]