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2930 Cowley Way #302 in Mission Bay Ridge SOLD in Less than One Day! UPDATE: We received multiple offers within 24 hours of listing on the market, and we opened escrow in only one day! We closed escrow at ABOVE ASKING price – $675,000! Welcome to Mission Bay Ridge! 2930 Cowley Way #302 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1894 square foot condo. Here’s your chance to live in one of only five top floor units with
2930 Cowley Way #308 in Mission Bay Ridge, San Diego SOLD in Less than One Day! UPDATE: Within 24 hours of listing in the MLS, 2930 Cowley Way #308 in IN ESCROW! We closed escrow on July 30, 2018. Congratulations to the happy Buyer and Sellers! Welcome to Mission Bay Ridge! 2930 Cowley #308 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1358 square foot condo. Here’s your chance to live in one of only five top floor units
This monthly 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Fortunately for home buyers, inventory has increased moderately since June. Fortunately for home sellers, most areas’ sales prices have increased between May and June. [widget id=”text-31″] In Carlsbad, inventory for both detached and attached homes has increased by 7% between
This monthly 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Fortunately for home buyers, inventory has increased moderately since May. Fortunately for home sellers, most areas’ sales prices have also increased between April and May. [widget id=”text-31″] In Carlsbad, inventory for both detached and attached homes has increased 7% since early
7741 Corte Marin in La Costa Carlsbad’s Greystone On the Park – SOLD in Only 4 Days! UPDATE: After 3 open houses and multiple offers, 7741 Corte Marin went into escrow within 4 days of listing, and SOLD at a neighborhood historical record sales price of $855,000!* (*During escrow, the buyer’s agent reduced his commission by $10,000 to lower the final sales price to $845,000. The net/effective sales price is $855,000.) Welcome to On the
This monthly 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Fortunately for home buyers, inventory has increased substantially since April. Fortunately for home sellers, sales prices have also increased in 2018. [widget id=”text-31″] In Carlsbad, inventory for both detached and attached homes has increased over 20% since early April. March
UPDATE: The Reduce Your Use Program will end on December 31, 2018. You may still be able to take advantage of rebates on smart thermostats. Check with SD&E for the latest programs. SDG&E Reduce Your Use Smart Thermostat Program You will need: An SDG&E approved smart thermostat. An SDG&E account with a smart meter. Wi-Fi network compatible with your smart thermostat. Working central air conditioning unit controlled by your smart thermostat. No current participation in
This monthly 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Fortunately for home buyers, inventory has increased since February. Fortunately for home sellers, sales prices also increased overall between January and February. [widget id=”text-31″] In Carlsbad, inventory for both detached and attached homes has increased a whopping 30% over
This monthly 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. But first, a friendly reminder…. Property Tax Bills are Due by April 10th In response to the 2018 tax code changes, some San Diegans paid all property tax for 2017-2018 in 2017. Most homeowners still owe their 2nd installment of 2017-2018 property taxes. If your lender doesn’t
4254 Mesa Vista Way #7 – Quail Ridge, Oceanside UPDATE: Multiple offers received, ESCROW CLOSED at $330,000! Welcome to Quail Ridge! 4254 Mesa Vista Way #7 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 10-minute drive to Camp Pendleton’s Main Gate. This condo complex is FHA and VA approved. All buyers are welcome!
This monthly 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. But first…. 2018 Tax Code Changes I am receiving many questions about tax code changes and homeownership. Please check with your tax advisor to determine how the 2018 tax code will affect you. Here are some of the big changes: Mortgage Interest Deduction for 1st and 2nd
If you’re shopping for a home in San Diego County, you might consider short sales and foreclosures. Here’s what to expect when shopping for and buying short sales. What is a Short Sale? When a seller owes more on the mortgage than the home is worth, the seller’s mortgage servicer needs to give permission to sell it. In a traditional sale, the seller pays off the mortgage balance from the net proceeds of the sale.
This monthly 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. But first… 2018 Mortgage Limits Have Been Announced Effective January 1, 2018, the mortgage limit for conventional, VA, and FHA loans in San Diego County is $649,750. The conforming loan limit is $453,100. Loans at or below this amount usually offer the lowest interest rates. Loans between $453,100 and $649,750 are called super
This December 2017 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. But first… First Installment of 2017-2018 Property Taxes is Due Property tax bills for 2017-2018 were mailed to homeowners in September. The first installment is due in November, and must be paid by December 11 to avoid late charges. If you want to apply for the Property
San Diego County residents are eligible for a FREE Irrigation Checkup. Both homeowners AND renters are eligible! A professional will come to your home and help you increase your system’s efficiency, and check for any leaks or other issues. You could save $$$ on your water bill. WaterSmart’s Free Irrigation Checkup WaterSmart San Diego currently offers free irrigation checkups. Certified irrigation specialists will come to your home and test your irrigation system. They can make site-specific recommendations, increase
This October 2017 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. But first… Programs that are ending next month – Apply Now! Both homeowners and renters in San Diego County are eligible for these free programs. Unfortunately, funding is supposedly ending next month… so please apply right away! Free Solar Analysis from Center for Sustainable Energy Anyone considering
If you are over 62 and have an FHA reverse mortgage, you may be eligible to receive reverse mortgage assistance. The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) offers a mortgage assistance program called the Reverse Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program (RevMAP). UPDATE: This program ended in November 2017. To qualify for RevMAP: You must have a Federal Housing Adminstration (FHA) insured reverse mortgage, called an FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). Read my article about Reverse Mortgage Costs and the FHA HECM. You
Sign up for your FREE Home Energy and Water Tune-Up, before the program ends on December 31! I just had my tune-up done on my home, and I’m amazed that I didn’t pay a penny for it! Who Is Eligible for the Home Energy and Water Tune-Up? This is a FREE program, funded by the Center for Sustainable Energy. You don’t have to own your home. Renters and homeowners alike are eligible for the Home
2140 Silverado Street in Larkspur Heights at Old Creek Ranch – SOLD after only 4 days! UPDATE: After 3 open houses and multiple offers, 2140 Silverado Street SOLD for full asking price of $535,000, in only 4 days! Here’s your chance to live in the Larkspur Heights/Calico Bluffs community of Old Creek Ranch! 2140 Silverado Street is a corner-unit tri-level townhome on a quiet street, built in 2006. There is only one shared wall, and views of protected open
This October 2017 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? The fall season has brought us lower inventory, and similar sales prices. The San Diego real estate market enjoys a large pool of well-qualified buyers, who continue to compete for a limited inventory. This has kept
Are you considering a short sale, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a quick overview of short sales, how they’re different from foreclosures, and how to start the process. As a Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®), I welcome your questions anytime. Contact me, and let’s figure out the best solution for you. What is a Short Sale? There are 5 basic elements of a short sale: The homeowner is the seller. The homeowner
This September 2017 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? As summer winds down, we have seen a very consistent season of low inventory, and slowly increasing prices. The large pool of well-qualified buyers, along with limited inventory and stable prices, all indicate a strong, steady real estate
Making Home Affordable – Mortgage Relief Programs The Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) ® was launched in 2009 by the Obama Administration. MHA is managed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The MHA’s mortgage relief programs help homeowners prevent foreclosure. If you are having trouble affording your mortgage payments, the MHA may offer a solution. UPDATE: As of August 2017, HARP has been extended through December 31, 2018. HAMP expired on December
This August 2017 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. What’s Happening in the North County San Diego Real Estate Market? Not much has changed this summer. Inventory is still low – there’s a HUGE buyer demand, and little seller supply. Prices have also remained stable – higher in some areas, lower in others. The large pool
