With so much at-home time due to the pandemic, higher home prices and rising interest rates, many people have chosen to stay put and make their homes and yards more functional and comfortable. In fact, in a recent survey, 72 percent of homeowners said they’d prefer to make home upgrades instead of selling their home. What remodeling projects are the most popular, and what’s their return on investment?
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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.
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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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Home prices skyrocketed in San Diego and the rest of the country last year, and odds are that your home earned more than you did.
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The February North County and San Diego housing markets looked a lot like they did in January, just a little crazier. Although year-over appreciation numbers weren’t quite as high, homes sold at 105.5 percent of their asking prices countywide, and inventory remained at a very low 0.5 months.
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