Deborah Engel, San Diego, California Real Estate

So what if you're working with a licensed real estate agent?  Real estate agents come in all varieties and backgrounds.  Do you really know who you are working with?  In California, until fairly recently it was pretty easy to get a real estate license.  Although the licensing requirements have be...

Maybe you shouldn't buy a home.  Yep, I said it.  Even though I'm in the business to "sell" homes, some people shouldn't really buy a home now, or possibly ever. Renting may be a better option for some. Believe me, I'd much rather have a happy client than someone who regrets making the decision t...

Carmel Valley, San Diego (92130) Market Update   Total Number of Homes on Market:  162  (31 are short sales)        Detached:    116 (12 are short sales)        Townhomes: 25  (7 are short sales)        Condos:       21  (12 are short sales)   Price Range:  $215,000-$6,998,000  (median $957,450) ...

San Diego Restaurant Week! A Week of Great Dining.   Ever wanted to try some great restaurants but the price was just too high to see if you even like the restaurant or food?  Well you have a chance to try some new and great San Diego restaurants from January 17 - 22, 2010.  In it's sixth year, S...

You MUST recycle or get fined.  As of January 1, the City of San Diego requires all residences (and some businesses) to recycle. Actually since 2008 all people in single family homes with direct trash pick-up have been required to recycle, but now even multi-family homes (apartments, condos and t...

Happy New Year!  All the best in 2010.  Enjoy January's San Diego Home News that I compiled.   Market News Local home sales statistics: The San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) publishes sales statistics for homes throughout the County.  Check out the most recent statistics (latest available ...