Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year. The Fed is saying they are open to more rate hikes to fight inflation. With proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for a lower mortgage rate and, hopefully, the best mortgage rate available today.
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Summer’s coming to an end and it’s time to get ready for fall planting season in your San Diego garden.
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North County and San Diego housing markets are continuing to slow, but at this point, we’re just moving toward a more balanced market. The median and average sales prices have been dropping since April, but are still showing strong year-over gains. Inventory has also not yet hit pre-pandemic levels, and homes are selling faster than they were in 2019.
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The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. And making your move more efficient and less stressful will be a big help.
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The heat is on! Check your irrigation systems to make sure your San Diego garden is getting enough water and there are no leaks.
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The North County and San Diego County housing markets are slowing. Since April, we’ve seen an increase in supply with fewer pending and sold homes. Market times have increased, but only slightly. And although homes still sold over asking price in June, those numbers also dropped.
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No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible.
Continue reading 7 Costly Home Selling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Summer’s here and the weather’s warming up. Help your San Diego garden thrive and look beautiful all summer long.
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An accent wall’s main function is to provide contrast to a space. It’s an easy and affordable way to express yourself and breathe life into a room. It will look great just about anywhere in your home—if you do it right. Here are some general rules to keep in mind if you’re considering adding one.
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North County and San Diego housing markets saw just an inkling of easing in May, but still stayed very strong. With interest rates pushing up to six percent in June, experts expect more slowing. Looking at the numbers so far for June compared to those of May, we are seeing some slowdown. But don’t expect much change in the market just yet. Inventory is still very low. Homes are still moving quickly with many selling over their asking price.
Continue reading North County and San Diego Housing Markets June 2022