Carlsbad Real Estate Advice 12 - Mylene Merlo - North County San Diego Real Estate Advisor

3104 Avenida Christina – SOLD in Only 7 Days!

3104 Avenida Christina – La Costa Meadowridge UPDATE: After an aggressive marketing campaign, three open houses, and multiple offers, 3104 Avenida Christina was sold in only 7 days. The final sales price was $515,000, the THIRD HIGHEST La Costa Meadowridge sale in 2015! Are YOU thinking about selling your home? Here’s how I prepare your home to be listed in the MLS. 3104 Avenida Christina is a three bedroom townhome, in the Carlsbad community of La Costa Meadowridge. Surrounded by lush greenbelts,

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – August 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell San Diego real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Spring and Summer are usually the hot seasons of real estate. Prices continue to increase steadily in 2015, due to low

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – July 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? Spring and Summer are usually the hot seasons of real estate. Prices continue to increase steadily in 2015, due to low supply and

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – June 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? Prices continue to increase steadily in 2015, due to low supply and high demand. The number of days that a house is on

2739 Argonauta – La Costa Estates Castle – SOLD in only 11 Days!

UPDATE: After an aggressive marketing campaign and four open houses, the La Costa Estates Castle was sold, in only 11 days! This property sold for $1,085,000, 98.6% of the original asking price of $1,100,000. Are YOU thinking about selling your home? Here’s how I prepare your home to be listed in the MLS. Enjoy more than a ¼ acre of privacy and luxury in quiet, prestigious La Costa Estates. The Castle is a masterpiece of Old World Architecture, boasting exquisite

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – May 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? Prices have increased this season, due to low supply and high demand. In most cases, listings go into escrow in less than 21

Down Payment Assistance – HomePath Ready Buyer Program

On April 14, 2015, Fannie Mae announced the HomePath® Ready Buyer™program. First-time homebuyers may receive up to 3% of the purchase price for a HomePath property. That’s $9,000 of down payment assistance on a $300,000 home! Check the California database of current down payment programs! Down Payment Assistance Requirements The property you are buying must be a HomePath property. You can look for HomePath properties at www.homepath.com. HomePath properties are Fannie-Mae owned. You must be a first-time home buyer. This means that you

Mortgage Assistance Programs – Keep Your Home California

UPDATE: The Keep Your Home California program is now closed, and no longer accepting applications for assistance. More information can be found here. If you are a California homeowner and you are struggling with your monthly mortgage payments, you may be eligible for assistance. Keep Your Home California offers the following mortgage assistance programs: Principal Reduction Program (PRP) Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance Program (MRAP) Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program (UMAP) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Mortgage Assistance Programs – Eligibility Income

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – April 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? The best way to describe last month in real estate is MARCH MADNESS! Following the rule of supply and demand, when the inventory

3104 Avenida Olmeda – Sold in Only 4 Days!

3104 Avenida Olmeda – SOLD UPDATE: After an aggressive marketing campaign and three open houses over one weekend, 3104 Avenida Olmeda went into escrow in only 4 days. The first showings were on March 20. Escrow closed on April 20, at a final effective sales price of $474,000. Congratulations to the lucky buyers, who beat out the highly competitive offers! Are YOU thinking about selling your home? Here’s how I prepare your home to be listed in the MLS.

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – March 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? North County real estate values are slowly increasing, especially in the coastal areas. In February, sales picked up, and more properties went into

Native Plants in San Diego – Garden Native Tour 2015

Want to add native plants to your own garden? Learn how to do it at the California Native Plant Society’s 2015 Garden Native Tour in San Diego on March 28-29. First, here are five reasons: Why Native Plants Are Awesome They need very little water. They require very little maintenance. No weekly mow-and-blow service. They attract wildlife, including songbirds. No need for pesticides or fertilizers in a native garden. They can help protect your home from wildfire. Native plants create a

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – February 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? In the past month, North County real estate values have continued a gradual increase, especially in the coastal areas. The average time it takes to

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – January 2015

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? During all of 2014, North County real estate values steadily increased, especially in the coastal areas. The average time it takes to sell, or

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – December 2014

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? North County real estate values continue to increase gradually, especially in North County coastal cities. The average time it takes to sell, or

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – November 2014

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? North County real estate values, on average, continue to increase gradually. In markets closer to the coast, like Carlsbad and Encinitas, the increase

North San Diego County Real Estate Market Report – October 2014

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? North County real estate values, on average, have been slowly rising all year. In markets closer to the coast, like Carlsbad and Encinitas,

North San Diego County Real Estate Market Report – September 2014

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. What’s Happening in the North San Diego County Real Estate Market? North County real estate values, on average, have been slowly rising all year. The average time it takes to sell, or the number

North San Diego County Real Estate Market Report – August 2014

If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, start keeping track of market trends. These real estate market reports will inform you about market conditions in Coastal North San Diego County, and how they have changed over the past year. If you’re interested about a particular property or area, contact me for a specific market analysis. [widget id=”text-5″] Market Reports Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report Vista Real Estate Market Report Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the Sea

North San Diego County Real Estate Market Report – July 2014

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SOLD! 6027 Paseo Alameda

UPDATE: SOLD on 8/29/14 – final price $549,000. Are YOU thinking about selling your home? Here’s how I prepare your home to be listed in the MLS. This Rancho Carrillo/Ventana Village home is located at 6027 Paseo Alameda, built in 2000, and features three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a bonus loft/office nook in 1600 square feet. There are tall ceilings throughout, and lots of light. This house is equipped with Central Air Conditioning, not found in all Rancho