We all know the market has shifted significantly around the country in the last 6 months, with many communities in the North San Diego County area becoming markets that favor… Read more »
Tag: first time buyers
Are You Waiting to Buy or Sell? Mortgage Rates Projected to Increase
Fannie Mae, the National Association of REALTORS, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that INTEREST RATES are going to increase this year, reaching around 4% by 2013 year… Read more »
The Real Estate Market is BACK in 2013 (Infographic)
I’ve said it before and I will continue to say it (as will probably any other licensed real estate professional)…do not listen to the media to get the true picture… Read more »
Realestate-ese – What is the LAD?
The LAD, or the LOCAL AREA DISCLOSURES, is a lengthy document outlining a number of general and specific conditions in various parts of San Diego County that may impact a… Read more »
Realestate-ese: What is a CMA?
WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Sometimes our profession is guilty of tossing around abbreviations used commonly in the business and forgetting that those who are not licensed real estate professionals… Read more »
How About the Luxury Housing Market Over $1 Million?
There is a lot happening in the housing market, with dwindling inventory in our area (stay tuned for more updates on that), increased buyer demand, multiple offers and homes that… Read more »
Carlsbad Homebuyers – Are YOU Using Buyer Protection (Part 1)?
Some home buyers do not realize the value of BUYER PROTECTION, i.e., USING A BUYER AGENT to help in the purchase of your home. There are lots of reasons, but… Read more »
Housing Market Showing Signs of Improvement
There are a number of indications that the housing market is showing signs of improvement. First, the number of PENDING HOME SALES has been increasing, AND the overall trend of… Read more »
The Social Benefits of Homeownership
I happened upon this INFOGRAPHIC on the SOCIAL BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP and thought I would share it. Lots of home owners think about the financial side of owning a home… Read more »
Most Affordable Counties in California for Housing
Affordability of housing has changed in a positive direction for many, if not all California counties. Some still remained less affordable based on average income and median housing prices, but… Read more »
Carlsbad Homes for Sale under $500,000
Yes, you CAN buy a CARLSBAD HOME FOR SALE for under $500,000 these days. Even with the current entry point of around $360,000 for a single family detached home, you… Read more »
An Interesting Interest-Rate Infographic
Just to put it all in perspective, here is an infographic from the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) depicting the history of interest rates. We have it pretty good right… Read more »