The last two years caught many of us off guard, and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record. Low mortgage rates paired with a supply shortage drove home prices up nationally by nearly 19% in 2021.
Continue reading Rising Mortgage Rates, Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
This month’s cool and often overcast weather is perfect for working in your San Diego garden. But it will be warming up soon, so check your irrigation and mulch to preserve water. Try to get your planting done before it gets too warm.
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Home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, from improving functionality and comfort to preparing a home for sale. Before starting any project, it’s important to understand how different upgrades impact both your day-to-day living and your home’s long-term value.
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Change is in the air, but North County and San Diego housing markets are just starting to feel it. Nationally, mortgage applications are down, home touring activity dropped by 24 percent between January 1 and May 1, and more sellers are lowering their asking prices.
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Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Over the last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage. This has only added fuel to the fire making it harder for buyers to have that winning offer.
Continue reading 5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
San Diego gardens are busy putting on a great show right now. But summer’s just around the corner, and it’s time to get them ready for warmer temperatures.
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Moving to a new place is a big deal whether it’s due to a job change, retirement or a family situation. And it’s an even bigger deal if you’re moving to a new city or state. Ask yourself these 8 questions before you make that move.
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Even with high inflation and rising interest rates, we had another record-breaking month in the North County and San Diego housing markets. Year-over prices in North County were up a whopping 25 percent, and homes sold at 106.7 percent of their asking prices!
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We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. If you want to maximize your sales price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Here’s a seller’s checklist to help you maximize your sales price and minimize your stress.
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April is still a good time to add plants to your San Diego garden. Plus, you’ll find nurseries well stocked with blooming perennials. Here are some April gardening tips for a beautiful garden all year round.
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