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The Market Has Changed, In Case You Haven’t Noticed

The housing market has changed drastically in the last month or so, much to the chagrin of would-be home sellers, but happy news for home buyers. There are several interesting things to note as of late: 1. Inventory is rising. Last week alone inventory rose 3.25% – that’s in ONE week. Inventory is up 31%…

San Diego Fireworks!

Happy 4th of July to everyone! It is a great weekend to remember what it means to be an American and to be free. Enjoy and be safe!

Changes are Brewing in the Real Estate Market

If you are in the market to purchase a home, or are considering selling yours, you may have noticed slight shifts taking place on both ends. Here is a breakdown of what we are seeing lately: 1. Rise in Inventory and Interest Rates. Here in San Diego County we have seen a substantial rise in…

To Buy or To Rent?

To buy or to rent? That is the question these days from many of my clients. While the housing market pricing has gone bonkers in the last few years, multiple offer sales situations are the norm, interest rates are rising and everyone seems to be a cash buyer, competing for homes can get frustrating after…

Housing Market Update March 2022

The housing market is still a strong seller’s market, with low inventory and high demand. There are only 500,000 homes for sale in the entire country, and only 1,713 homes listed in San Diego County as of the posting of this blog – a record low especially for this time of year as we head…

Goodbye Mortgage Insurance (Buyers Can Save Money!)

My preferred mortgage professional Elvin Wesley recently sent this information regarding mortgage insurance (MI) – this is good to know for all buyers or future buyers: Great news, buyers no longer must wait until they have 20% down to purchase a home and get a mortgage loan without Mortgage Insurance (MI)! If they meet the…

Beware CA Homeowners: Your Neighbor Could Add More Homes to His Lot

For those who have not heard the news, in the hopes of easing the housing crisis, California SB9 is now effectively the law. With city approval SB9 allows a homeowner to divide her property into two lots, and build 2 homes on a current single family residential lot, or to split the lot and build…

2022 Real Estate Market Predictions

Happy Holidays to everyone! It’s that time of year again when I share my thoughts on real estate market predictions for the new year. It definitely has been a time like none other in the real estate market. Homes in San Diego County are still selling at high prices, many over asking price and over…

Carlsbad Ocean View Dream Home

This pristine Bay Collection cul-de-sac home offers unencumbered OCEAN views and spectacular sunsets from the master suite and view deck and the lushly landscaped backyard. Offering the largest floorplan in the Bay Collection (4203 square feet), this elegant home boasts dual staircases, 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms (with one bedroom and en suite bathroom downstairs),…

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