House in Mirasol at Santaluz Sold
This single-story home in the upscale gated community of Mirasol at Santaluz in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego 92127 sold for $960,000 in March 2015. The home features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms in the main house, plus an attached one bedroom, one bathroom guest casita with its own living room. The casita is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prices of San Diego Homes Diverge
More experts are calling a bottom to the San Diego real estate market. On Saturday the San Diego Union Tribune featured a quarterly report by MDA DataQuick which showed price increases in 8 of 56 neighborhoods during Third Quarter 2009. The largest increase was in West Escondido (zip code 92029) where the median price of […]
Carmel Valley Luxury Homes Down
Downward price pressure continues on San Diego luxury homes, but that is giving new home buyers opportunities that haven’t been around for years. Jumbo loan financing remains pretty tight, but qualified buyers are finding great bargains. I’ve had my eye on several homes for sale in Carmel Valley. I notice that homes are selling quickly […]