Last year we couldn’t find toilet paper to buy. This year we can’t find homes. In December, the North County and San Diego real estate markets had the fewest homes for sale we’ve seen since December 2001. To make things worse, the situation didn’t improve in January or February. This incredibly tight inventory combined with historically low interest rates and a lot of pent-up demand has created a red-hot market.
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While many areas of the economy have contracted, the real estate market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last?
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San Diego County gardens are beautiful in March. Many plants have already started flowering, and garden centers are stocked full. Next to fall, this is the best time of year to plant.
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If you’re thinking about putting on an addition to your home this year, you should begin planning now. Your vision for how the new space will look is important, but there are a few things you must consider before getting started on new construction.
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The North County and San Diego markets remained very tight in January. There were few new listings and very little existing inventory. Continued low interest rates and pent-up demand are keeping buyers in the market.
These factors are pushing up home prices. In fact, the S & P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices show that in November, we had the highest monthly price gains we’ve seen in six years. And they expect pressure on prices to continue for at least the first six months of 2021.
The year-over median price was up 14.2 percent in North County and 9.2 percent in San Diego County overall. New listings dropped sharply, but while North County saw fewer pending and closed sales compared to the previous year, the county as a whole had increases in both. Supply remained very low in all areas with less than one month’s inventory. This continues to make the market a great one for home sellers and a difficult one for home buyers.
See below for this month’s statistics and daily interest rate updates.
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We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve around soothing color palettes, cozy character, and quiet retreats.
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Spring shows up early in San Diego County gardens, but there’s still time to trim and spray dormant trees and deciduous plants. The rains have finally gotten here too which means that not only are your plants happy, but so are your weeds. Manage weeds now while they are still small. Keep reading for more San Diego gardening tips for February.
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While many in this country are dealing with inclement weather, we lucky San Diego County residents are able to garden year-round. It’s a great time for both planting and yard cleanup. Prune and spray dormant trees and roses. And, if it rains, control weeds. Here are some San Diego gardening tips to beautify your winter garden.
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The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021.
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This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly takes a village to keep a community functioning effectively. And there are so many ways we can give back to our community. It could mean keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses.
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