The Real View
A San Diego Realtor's blog that is usually focused on all things related to real estate--and which occasionally veers off the road
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2006
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Almost by accident, I learned about the ACORN loan program earlier this year, It sounded too good to be true for our San Diego real estate market. Judy Miller with Bank of America Mortgage explained that a borrower could receive below-market rates and amazing terms if the following criteria (regi...
08/24/2006
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There was commentary yesterday morning on CNBC about strengthening in the residential rental market and resultant price increases. This is only anecdotal evidence, but four of our languished listings in the past few months have converted to leasing opportunities that were immediately taken. Price...
08/23/2006
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Yesterday afternoon, I met with clients and wrote an offer (at buyer's request) that was substantially below the listed price (599/475). It is a rare Carlsbad beach property with no recent comparable sales. In prior markets, I might have urged clients to target their offer into an acceptable rang...
08/21/2006
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For almost two years now, there have been serious rumblings and grumblings about Option ARM and interest-only loans that could put a number of buyers in default. I initially gave the issue detached interest, because our clients tend to be a conservative lot when it comes to borrowing. We deal wit...
08/20/2006
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We offer all of our listing clients a complimentary home warranty that remains in effect until the property closes. Offered through First American Home Warranty, the policy provides seller coverage for basic plumbing and electrical issues. The cost is reasonable at .61 per day and is due at close...
08/18/2006
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Value range pricing was initiated out here (San Diego) during the mid-1990's by Prudential's Lund Team. It was an innovative tool used to bridge the gap between sellers who were wanting yesterday's higher prices and buyers wanting tomorrow's lower prices (sounding familiar?). In other words, a va...
08/17/2006
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Roberta Murphy
Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
