Real Estate Forecast 2024: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers

Real Estate Forecast 2024: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers Pam Fraser. Picture of homes

What’s the real estate forecast for 2024? Will home prices continue to climb, or will they crash? What direction are mortgage rates moving, and will more homes come on the market?

Read on to learn more about the current state of the U.S. housing market, the potential opportunities for buyers and sellers, economists’ predictions for the year ahead, and what it all means for you.

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San Diego Gardens January 2024

San Diego Gardens January 2024 Pam Fraser flowering living stone plant (Lithops)
Lithops

While so many others are stuck indoors looking at gardening catalogs, San Diego gardeners get to enjoy their yards in January with winter blooming perennials, annuals and succulents.

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North County and San Diego Events for January

North County and San Diego Events for January Pam Fraser. Gold bottle with gold and silver confetti swirls and stars

January’s North County and San Diego events offer something for everyone! We’ve got celebrations and festivals of all kinds, a golf tournament, auto show and the Carlsbad Marathon. You can learn about dinosaurs and the oceans at night, recycle your TV, and help stop human trafficking. That’s not all! There are film festivals and even a cat show. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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5 Ideas for a More Eco-Friendly Holiday Celebration this Year

5 Ideas for a More Eco-Friendly Holiday Celebration this Year Pam Fraser Picture of a ecologically friendly wrapped gift with a pine cone and an evergreen sprig attached

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. But there are ways to have a more eco-friendly holiday.

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San Diego Gardens December 2023

SAN DIEGO GARDENS DECEMBER 2023 Pam Fraser. Picture of a table covered with potted house plants.

Because of our wonderful weather, San Diego gardens continue to grow year-round. December is a great time to add bare-root plants, native wildflowers and cool-season annuals and vegetables.

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35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less Pam Fraser. Grey room with orange chair and white and grey pottery.

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer. But furnishing your new home can be costly.

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San Diego Gardens November 2023

San Diego gardens by Pam Fraser. Maidenhair tree with bright yellow autumn leaves
Maidenhair Tree

It’s still the best time to plant almost everything in San Diego gardens. So plant now for a beautiful garden next spring.

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North County and San Diego Events for November

North County and San Diego Events for November from Pam Fraser. Picture of fall leaves changing color.

North County and San Diego Events for November

North County and San Diego events in November remind us why living in San Diego is so great!

November starts with a Dia de los Muertos festival, and brings many other fun events including Fleet Week, Beer Week, the Carlsbad Village Faire and racing at Del Mar. There are several Veterans Day celebrations and turkey trots along with a fun hike and bike ride. We end the month with seasonal celebrations including hayrides, a Christmas tree lighting and a holiday street fair.

Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets October 2023

North County and San Diego Housing Markets October 2023 from Pam Fraser. Chart of resale housing statistics for North San Diego County

With mortgage rates close to 8 percent, month-over prices have backed off slightly in the North County and San Diego housing markets, but year-over prices continue to increase. New listings, pending sales and closed sales have all decreased.

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Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You?

Is Owning a Rental Property Right for You? Income property is popular, but is landlord life for you? Pam Fraser Picture of a high rise condominium or apartment building

If the thought of investing your money into a rental property excites you, join the club.

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