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

3790 Florida Street #A112 in North Park – SOLD After Only TWO Days!

3790 Florida Street #A112 – SOLD After Only TWO Days! UPDATE: 3790 Florida Street #A112 closed escrow on September 14, 2016 for $215,000. It sold after only 2 days on the market. Here’s your opportunity to live where North Park and Hillcrest meet! 3790 Florida Street #A112 is located in North Park’s Coral Ridge complex. This end-unit condo is located on the top floor of Building A. This studio has a 520 ft2 floorplan, which includes a

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – September 2016

This September 2016 Real Estate Market Report describes the real estate market conditions in Coastal North County San Diego, and how they have changed over the past month and year. Homeowner Tips: There’s still time left to lower your water bill! For a limited time, you can apply for a FREE irrigation system checkup. This free service will offer tips to reduce both outdoor and indoor water usage. Also, if you have central air conditioning, but haven’t yet upgraded

4262 Mesa Vista Way #2 – SOLD after Only 6 Days on the Market!

4262 Mesa Vista Way #2 – Quail Ridge, Oceanside After 2 open houses and multiple offers, 4262 Mesa Vista Way #2 SOLD above asking price – for $282,000 – after only 6 Days on the Market! Welcome to Quail Ridge! 4262 Mesa Vista Way #2 is a perfect starter home or residential income opportunity. Quail Ridge is located between Mission San Luis Rey and Rancho del Oro. You can live only 5 miles to the beach! It’s a short

North County San Diego Real Estate Market Report – August 2016

This August 2016 Real Estate Market Report describes the real estate market conditions in Coastal North County San Diego, and how they have changed over the past month and year. Homeowner Tips: Are you ready to lower your water bill? For a limited time, you can apply for a FREE irrigation system checkup. This free service will offer tips to reduce both outdoor and indoor water usage. Also, if you have central air conditioning, but haven’t yet

7616 Marker Road in Torrey Del Mar – SOLD After Only 6 Days on the Market!

7616 Marker Road – Torrey Del Mar UPDATE: After only two open houses and multiple offers, 7616 Marker Road SOLD for $900,000! Welcome to Torrey Highlands! Come see Carmel Valley’s best value at 7616 Marker Road, in the Villamontes community of Torrey Del Mar. 7616 Marker Road is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath detached home. Built by DR Horton, this home features vaulted ceilings, generous windows, plenty of natural light, and custom window treatments. The 2,712 square-foot floor

San Diego Native Plants – Garden Native Tour 2016

Ready to add San Diego native plants to your landscaping? Learn about how to go native at the California Native Plant Society’s 2016 Garden Native Tour in San Diego on April 2-3. Here are 5 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. San Diego native plants

912 La Fiesta Place in Lake San Marcos – SOLD!

912 La Fiesta Place – Lake San Marcos SOLD for $355,000, escrow closed January 2016. Are YOU thinking about selling your home? Here’s how I prepare your home to be listed in the MLS. 912 La Fiesta Place is a single-story detached home with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, you can enjoy the quiet and privacy of a 55+ community. This home features an expanded master suite with sitting area,

The Meditation Initiative – A Donation with Every Commission

Why I Support the Meditation Initiative As a San Diego County real estate agent, I donate 10% of every commission to The Meditation Initiative, a non-profit organization based in San Diego. Since January 2009, the Meditation Initiative’s Meditation Outreach Program has provided FREE meditation classes to more than 25,000 people. The classes are secular, meaning they have NO religious basis. They are for everyone, regardless of religious or spiritual background. You can read about their mission on The Meditation Initiative Mission Page.

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