ca: Vista Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/28/10 11:41 PM
Vista home sale market. Welcome back, The new FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) fee changes take effect October 4th 2010. Up front MIP will decrease from 2.25% to 1% and annual MIP will increase from .50/.55 to .85/.90 for terms greater than 15 years. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Vista single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:  
Vista Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Vista Homes for Sale: 469 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Vista Months of Inventory: 6.5 August, 2010: Vista … (0 comments)

ca: Scripps Ranch Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/27/10 03:52 PM
Scripps Ranch real estate market Statistics. In August housing starts increased 10.5% month over month to 598,000 annual rate, well ahead of the expected 550,000 number.  Building permits, which reflect builder sentiment for the future, only grew a more modest 1.8% month over month to a slightly smaller 569,000 annual rate. On the home front the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Scripps Ranch single family home, and condo/townhome market: 
Scripps Ranch Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Scripps Ranch Homes for Sale: 173 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Scripps Ranch Months of Inventory: 6.9 August, 2010: Scripps Ranch Median Home Price $675,000; … (0 comments)

ca: Rancho Penasquitos Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/26/10 10:32 PM
Rancho Penasquitos Ca. real estate market review. Homes are now more affordable then they have been in years and with mortgage interest rates being at all time low make monthly payments more palatable to work into the family budget. On the local front, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Rancho Penasquitos single family home, and condo/townhome market: 
Rancho Penasquitos Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Rancho Penasquitos Homes for Sale: 178 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Rancho Penasquitos Months of Inventory: 6.1 August, 2010: Rancho Penasquitos Median Home Price $545,000; 4% higher than August, 2009 August, 2010: Rancho Penasquitos Homes Sold: 34; 0% change from August, 2009 … (0 comments)

ca: Rancho Bernardo Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/24/10 07:30 PM
Rancho Bernardo California real estate home statistics. 30 Year fixed rate mortgages averaged 4.37 percent with an average .7 point for the week ending September 23, 2010, unchanged from last week when it averaged 4.37 percent. Last year at this time, the 30 year fixed rate averaged 5.04 percent. On the local front, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Rancho Bernardo single family home, and condo/townhome market: 
Rancho Bernardo Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Rancho Bernardo Homes for Sale: 323 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Rancho Bernardo Months of Inventory: 6.6 August, 2010: Rancho Bernardo Median Home Price $547,000; 4% higher than August, … (2 comments)

ca: Mira Mesa Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/22/10 12:00 AM
Mira Mesa California real estate market snapshop. Fannie Mae released a survey report showing 70% of those polled in June and July feel now is a good time to buy.  Homes are now more affordable then they have been in years and with mortgage interest rates being at all time low make monthly payments more palatable to work into the family budget. On the local front, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Mira Mesa single family home, and condo/townhome market:
Mira Mesa Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Mira Mesa Homes for Sale: 198 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Mira Mesa Months … (0 comments)

ca: Oceanside CA, Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/20/10 09:14 PM
Oceanside real estate maket snapshot. Greetings, Recently the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) introduced the "Short Refinance" program designed to help home owners refinance their existing homes if they owe more money than it's worth. The goal of this process is to refinance your existing mortgage with your current lender and create a new loan based upon current appraised value. End result; the new loan will allow owners to keep their home or sell it without any penalty. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Oceanside CA single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes … (1 comments)

ca: Escondido Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/19/10 02:07 PM
Greetings,
If you are in the market to purchase a home and find a property that needs repairs but you are a little short on funds, this loan may be for you. FHA's Streamlined 203(k) program permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. Please contact me for more details. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Escondido single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:   
Escondido Single Family Homes
September, 2010: … (0 comments)

ca: Encinitas Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/18/10 11:50 PM
Welcome back,
A recent study revealed that nearly 2,500,000 California homeowners have a negative equity condition and upwards of 30% of homeowners are now consumed by the negative equity trend which inverted the value of their home. Consequently the number of individuals choosing to walk away from their underwater properties is on the rise.Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Encinitas single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:
Encinitas Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Encinitas Homes for Sale: 257 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: … (2 comments)

ca: Del Mar Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/17/10 11:04 PM
Greetings,
Now is a good time to buy a home. Most of the other buyers have now vanished, as the tax credits on purchases have just expired. We're four to five years into the biggest housing bust in modern history. And prices have come down a long way- about 30% from their peak, according to Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Index, which tracks home prices in 20 big cities. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Del Mar single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the … (0 comments)

ca: Carmel Valley Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/17/10 01:58 AM
Welcome back,
Nearly 9 out of 10 buyers search for homes online, according to National Association Of Realtors. Now you have available to you one of the most comprehensive websites in San Diego. Contact me and I will show you how to get the most out of this website for your new home search. The key metrics below will provide some insight into the Carmel Valley single family home, and condo/townhome market: 
Carmel valley Single Family Homes
September, 2010: Carmel Valley Homes for Sale: 264 (Active, contingent, and pending) September, 2010: Carmel Valley Months of Inventory: 7.6 August, 2010: Carmel Valley Median Home Price $935,000; 11% higher … (1 comments)

ca: Carlsbad, Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/14/10 09:03 PM
Welcome Back,
 
Did you know in a 1031 Exchange the IRS considers the transfer of encumbered property back to a lender in lieu of foreclosure, as a sale that is subject to recognition of gain or loss under Section 1001? Worse yet, if the debt is nonrecourse, the entire amount of debt is included in calculating the amount realized from the sale - regardless of whether the debt exceeds the current fair market value of the property. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Carlsbad single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory … (0 comments)

ca: Cardiff by the Sea Real Estate Market Snapshot (September-2010) - 09/13/10 10:32 PM
Greetings,
When applying for a loan it is important to know lenders scrutinize all elements of a mortgage application, but one factor remains critical: The debt-to-income ratio, or the percentage of a borrower's monthly gross income that goes toward housing expenses.  If it surpasses 36 percent, lenders typically will reject the loan. Locally, the key metrics below will provide some insight into the Cardiff by the Sea single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to come into the market:
Thanks for reading
Stephen MacLeod
Highland Realty
Cardiff by the Sea
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ca: Solana Beach Real Estate Market Snapshot ( September-2010 ) - 09/13/10 12:47 AM
Greetings, The percentage of homeowners who reduced their listing prices rose approximately 3 percent in August compared with July, according to a monthly survey conducted by ZipRealty which examines home listings in 26 major markets. The San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles markets were among those with the largest median price reduction in absolute dollars. Be sure to review Page 21 of the North County Real Estate Market Report regarding Solana Beach. The key metrics below will provide some insight into the Solana Beach single family home, condo/townhome market and a link to the most recent inventory of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes … (0 comments)

ca: Mira Mesa Real Estate Maket Update ( August-2010) - 08/29/10 08:41 PM
Greetings,
The statistical real estate data for Mira Mesa is a brief snapshot taken from my monthly 23 page report titled The North County Real Estate Report is posted on my website and it is free. Sign up today and start receiving the most current real estate market trends for all of the San Diego North County communities.
Mira Mesa Single Family Homes
August, 2010: Mira Mesa Homes for Sale: 201 (Active, contingent, and pending) August, 2010: Mira Mesa Months of Inventory: 6.1 July, 2010: Mira Mesa Median Home Price $398,000; 3% change from July, 2009 July, 2010: Mira Mesa Homes Sold: 32; 18% lower than … (0 comments)

ca: Vista Real Estate Market Trends ( August- 2010 ) - 08/24/10 01:25 PM
Hello and welcome back,
Vista California is trying to hold its own in this topsy turvey economy as noted in this months edition of the Vista Real Estate Market Trends Report. Interest rates are still very favorable so if you are considering making a move closer to the Pacific Coast now is the time.
Thank you for reading
Stephen MacLeod
Highland realty
Vista Real Estate
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ca: Poway Real Estate Market Snapshot (August-2010) - 08/23/10 11:07 PM
Greetings,
With all of the summer real estate activity going on in San Diego California it has become increasingly more difficult to post my Poway Real Market Statistical Report in a timely fashion. If you are new to San Diego and you are looking for a great community with wonderful family activities and top ranking schools be sure to check out Poway, please contact me for more information.
Thank you for reading
Stephen MacLeod
Realtor and Poway's go-to source
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ca: Carmel Valley Real Estate Market Trend Update (August 2010) - 08/22/10 10:58 AM
Welcome back,
Looking on the bright side falling home prices and rates have created an affordability index level higher than it has been in nearly two decades. It is a great time to buy or refinance, rates will not stay this low forever. Please be sure to review the latest Carmel Valley real estate market trend update covering San Diego's North County region.
Thank you for reading
Stephen MacLeod
Carmel Valley Realtor
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ca: 4S Ranch Real Estate Market Update - 08/21/10 06:11 PM
Greetings
For those of you who are new to the San Diego real estate market 4S Ranch is one of the newer planned communities in the North County region. I have just posted the 4S Ranch real estate market snapshot for your review. You can review the entire North County report on my website just click on the link above.
Thank you for reading
Stephen MacLeod
Highland Realty
4S Ranch homes
4S Ranch Specialist
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ca: Escondido and The State of California Real Estate Market Snapshot (June-2010) - 06/26/10 04:16 PM
Greetings
Welcome back to the June edition of the real estate statistical review for the city of Escondido. Each month I publish a full report on real estate sales in the North County region of San Diego including Escondido on my website.  If you are intested receiving this market report, yes it is free, I will email the full report to you at the time of publishing, just click on the link above to go to my website and sign up for it.
Thank you for reading
Stephen MacLeod
San Diego-Escondido Realtor
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ca: Scripps Ranch Real Estate Market Snapshot - 06/24/10 11:40 AM
Greetings
The posting below is the latest staistics on the Scripps Ranch real estate market. You can read the full report by going to The North County Real Estate Report a free monthly publication dedicated to the San Diego North County area.
 Scripps Ranch Single Family Homes
June, 2010: Scripps Ranch Homes for Sale: 180 (Active, contingent, and pending) June, 2010: Scripps Ranch Months of Inventory: 7.7 May, 2010: Scripps Ranch Median Home Price $762,000; 6% higher than May, 2009 May, 2010: Scripps Ranch Homes Sold: 26; 73% higher than May, 2009 Scripps Ranch Condos and Townhomes
June, 2010: Scripps Ranch Condos for Sale: 96 (Active, … (0 comments)

 
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