relocation: Short Sales in the San Diego Real Estate Market 2010 - 05/03/10 07:46 AM
Short Sales in the San Diego Real Estate Market 2010 It should come as no surprise to buyers and sellers that short sales continue to be a large part of the San Diego real estate market, as they are in many markets. 
Of course one question is how much of an impact are they having?
And what portion of the market ARE short sales? 
Certainly another important question of interest to buyers and sellers is...are short sales selling and to what extent?
As of April 28, this is the percentage of active short sales for markets in my area (this does not … (9 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Buyers - Some Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 3 of 3 - 05/02/10 03:45 PM
Carlsbad Buyers - Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 3 - Finale)
There are lots of costs associated with searching for and buying a new home in Carlsbad, or anywhere for that matter, in addition to the big ticket item itself. 
In case you missed Part 1, we discussed home buying costs associated with the home search, inspections, appraisals and more. 
In Part 2 we discussed the escrow and closing costs   
 

AFTER CLOSING COSTS  Sometime buyers don't necessarily think about all the costs associated with home ownership other than their purchase.  They can, of course, … (3 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Buyers - Some Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 2 of 3) - 05/01/10 05:13 PM
Carlsbad Buyers - Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 2) 
There are lots of costs associated with searching for and buying a new home in Carlsbad, or anywhere for that matter, in addition to the big ticket item itself. 
In case you missed Part 1, we discussed home buying costs associated with the home search, inspections, appraisals and more. (Note: These costs may be rather different if your transaction is taking place in another state). 
 
ESCROW and CLOSING COSTS Let's talk about the costs associated with your home purchase once you have an accepted offer. While … (0 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Buyers – Some Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 1 of 3) - 04/30/10 03:48 PM
Carlsbad Buyers - Home Buying Costs You May Not Think About (Part 1) There are lots of costs associated with searching for and buying a new home in Carlsbad, or anywhere. Obviously the big ticket item is the home itself. 
But don't ignore the other fees that can really add up and which some Carlsbad buyers may not be thinking about. This is NOT to discourage but, rather, to educate you a bit about the home buying journey and the costs you may incur. Keep in mind they can vary from transaction to transaction (Note: These costs may be rather different … (2 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Homes for Sale at Blossom Grove - New Construction Homes in Carlsbad California 92010 - 04/29/10 10:20 AM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale - Blossom Grove, New Construction Homes at The Foothills in Carlsbad  Buyers interested in new construction should consider the Carlsbad homes for sale at Blossom Grove, new construction homes at The Foothills in Carlsbad. 
Read More:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea 
The new planned community of The Foothills, on 157 acres almost 50% of which is preserved open space, is located just south of Calavera Hills, another Carlsbad master planned community, at the junction of College and Cannon.
There are 3 new home communities at The Foothills with a range of floor plans, sizes and prices. 
There will be … (2 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Homes for Sale - New Homes at Mirasol: Another Community in La Costa Greens in La Costa, Carlsbad 92009 - 04/18/10 02:16 AM
New Homes in Mirasol - Another La Costa Greens Community in Carlsbad  Are you interested in Carlsbad homes for sale? The new homes at Mirasol, another La Costa Green Community, may strike your fancy! 

La Costa Greens is a popular master planned community on South Carlsbad, offering a range of home styles, sizes and price ranges. Many of the La Costa Greens homes are resales, since most of the villages are built out. The newest homes to hit the Carlsbad real estate market at the homes at Mirasol.
READ MORE: Carlsbad Village by the Sea
La Costa - A Great … (7 comments)

relocation: Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate - Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/15/10 02:28 AM

As a buyer or seller in the Rancho Santa Fe real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Rancho Santa Fe, or selling your Rancho Santa Fe home. 
The Rancho Santa Fe real estate market is very localized, and the most expensive community, on average, in San Diego County, and knowing what is going on in the market with regard to inventory and sales is important for making a buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for … (4 comments)

relocation: Oceanside Real Estate - Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/12/10 03:53 PM

The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 
Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about a purchase or sale. 
READ MORE: Oceanside California … (5 comments)

relocation: San Marcos Real Estate - San Marcos Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/12/10 03:52 AM

The San Marcos real estate market continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. 
READ MORE: San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community 
San Elijo Hills - Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San Marcos
Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local … (3 comments)

relocation: La Jolla Real Estate - La Jolla Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/10/10 01:13 AM

The La Jolla real estate market is one of the most expensive in San Diego County. A visit to La Jolla on-line, or better yet in real life, will quickly give you a good sense of why this is so. La Jolla, "The Jewel," is an extraordinarily beautiful coastal community with many homes offering fabulous views of the ocean from the hills, and a trendy, very up-scale village offering the finest in shopping and dining. La Jolla has often been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras with wonderful ocean and coastline vistas from the hills, amazing homes, beautiful architecture, … (7 comments)

relocation: Solana Beach Real Estate - Solana Beach Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/10/10 12:43 AM

Solana Beach is an affluent coastal town south of Encinitas and Cardiff, and among the more expensive coastal communities. Despite changes in prices over the last several years Solana Beach has seen less dramatic changes in their real estate market than some other nearby towns.
READ MORE: Solana Beach Real Estate
As a buyer or seller in the Solana Beach real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential in order to make informed decisions; area media reports focus on general market conditions and therefore will not provide an accurate picture of the local housing market in … (0 comments)

relocation: Del Mar Real Estate - Del Mar Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/09/10 01:10 AM

Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County with a reputation as one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has two of the most expensive homes for sale in San Diego County (at $61M and $50M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000).
READ MORE: Del Mar - Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 
Having up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important for buyers and sellers to be able to make informed … (3 comments)

relocation: Escondido Real Estate - Escondido Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/07/10 07:57 AM

Escondido is an inland community, about 15 miles from the coast adjacent to San Marcos. Like its neighbors, San Marcos, Vista and Oceanside, Escondido has seen fairly significant shifts in the real estate market with a large number of short sales and foreclosures. 
READ MORE: A Tour of Escondido - A Diverse Inland San Diego Community 
As a buyer or seller in the Escondido real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential in order to make informed decisions; media reports focus on general market conditions and therefore will not provide an accurate picture of the local … (7 comments)

relocation: La Costa Resort Villas – Luxury Condominium Homes at the La Costa Resort in La Costa, Carlsbad California 92009 - Second Homes Plus Investment - 04/06/10 04:30 PM
La Costa Resort Villas - Condominium Townhomes
at the La Costa Resort in La Costa  

The name La Costa, for many, conjures up images of golf, tennis, resort living by a pool, a fanciful spa. And why not? 
The La Costa Resort and Spa was the first full service resort spa in the US, created back in the late 60s with the development of its famous golf course in South Carlsbad just minutes from the beach - a playground for the celebs from Hollywood, including the Rat Pack, and others with the time and money to spend luxuriating at … (14 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Homes for Sale in La Costa Meadowridge in La Costa, Carlsbad, California 92009 - 04/06/10 02:18 PM
La Costa Meadowridge - Carlsbad Homes for Sale in La Costa 
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market have lots of options, it is pretty competitive in the under $500K price range. Buyers who are interested in condos and townhomes in La Costa may find the units at La Costa Meadowridge in the eastern side of La Costa near the San Marcos line appealing, given the proximity to amenities and the beaches, overall look and feel, pricing and size.
READ MORE:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea  
La Costa - A Great Neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA
  
La Costa and Carlsbad … (4 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Homes for Sale in Aviara - Resort Residential Community Near the Beaches in South Carlsbad - 04/05/10 03:41 PM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale in Aviara - A Resort Residential Community Near the Beaches
 
 
Many buyers seeking Carlsbad homes for sale consider Aviara, which is a resort residential community near the beaches in South Carlsbad in the 92011 zip code. Flanked by the Batiquitos Lagoon to the south, the La Costa area to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west (less than 2 miles), Aviara is anchored by the famed Four Seasons Aviara Resort, the Four Seasons Residences, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course. 
READ MORE:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea 
Aviara is purely a residential area … (12 comments)

relocation: Cardiff-by-the-Sea Real Estate - Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/04/10 03:38 PM

As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home. 
The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making a buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the limited inventory. 
READ MORE: 
 Cardiff by the … (5 comments)

relocation: Encinitas Real Estate - Encinitas Real Estate Market Report for March 2010 - 04/04/10 11:59 AM

As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, it is important to have information about the market conditions in order to make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to buying or selling your Encinitas home. 
Here is a summary of the Encinitas real estate market for March 2010 based on statistics from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured and mobile homes). These data are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed due to how data may be entered into the MLS system.  
READ MORE: Encinitas - An Eclectic Seaside Community 
(2 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Real Estate - Carlsbad Real Estate Report for March 2010 - 04/04/10 02:58 AM

The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for January show a number of fairly dramatic changes from the prior month. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured/mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
READ MORE:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea 
Media reports speak in general terms, so their information may not represent the reality of our local Carlsbad real estate market. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller so you can make … (2 comments)

relocation: Carlsbad Waterfront Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California - 04/02/10 01:29 AM
Carlsbad Waterfront Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California
Waterfront homes in Carlsbad California are a premium, as they are in other Southern California communities. And Carlsbad has its own share of wonderful beachfront homes and condos. 
Fabulous views desired by many, limited supply, insurance, and increased maintenance costs due to weather, salt air, wind, and erosion contribute to the heightened cost of ocean front homes. 
Read More:  Carlsbad - Village by the Sea 
Carlsbad California and Historic Route 101 - The Coast Highway (VIDEO Tour) 
 
  
 
Because of their location along the ocean, Carlsbad waterfront properties bring some … (3 comments)

 
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