October 2019 North County and San Diego Real Estate Markets

October 16, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

North County and San Diego real estate markets continue to bring mixed results. Year-over prices dropped, but for the first time since January 2017, more homes sold and went under contract compared to the previous year. And there were some areas where prices saw slight gains.

The rise in pending and closed sales may be due to the combination of lower interest rates and stable home prices making buying more affordable in the San Diego market. While data is still showing a slowdown in national real estate sales, experts predict that if a recession does hit, real estate markets will fare much better than they did in the last recession.

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October Gardening Tips 2019

October 10, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

Fall is here. The weather’s cooling, and it’s a great time to add plants and trees to your garden. Here are a few October gardening tips to keep your yard looking beautiful.

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Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Home Values, Housing Market, Interest Rates, Investment, real estate, Real Estate Forecast San Diego

How’s the Real Estate Market?

September 26, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.

However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global trade tensions and a slowdown in the GDP growth rate have sparked volatility in the stock market, leading to economic uncertainty.

Given these differing signals, you may be wondering: How has the real estate market been impacted? Where is it headed? And more importantly, what does it mean for me?

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September 2019 North County and San Diego Real Estate Markets

September 25, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

North County and San Diego real estate gave us another month of mixed results. Prices dropped slightly in North County, but countywide they saw a slight, year-over gain. The strong economy, low interest rates and tight inventory are keeping pressure on the market, but our high prices are working against that. According to Forbes, home prices in the San Diego market are 19 percent higher than they should be based on incomes in our area.

Although some experts predict our market is at a higher risk of a downturn, others don’t put the San Diego market into their high-risk category should a recession hit. What does this mean for you as a home buyer or seller? It means there are still great opportunities for you. As a buyer, you should focus on long-term investments, and if you are selling, make sure your home is one of the best values for buyers in your specific market.

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September Gardening Tips 2019

September 21, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

It’s September, spider month! If you’re like me, you walk through your garden this time of year with a hand or stick in front of you just to keep from walking face-first into spider webs. The brightly colored orb weavers are especially fun. But although they are large and can bite, they won’t unless they are threatened and can’t escape. They are an important part of your yard’s ecosystem because they eat flies, moths, beetles, wasps and mosquitoes.

Here are a few September gardening tips to help you keep your yard beautiful and blooming this month.

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August Gardening Tips 2019

August 8, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

With August’s hot weather, you might not want to spend too much time working in your garden. But it is important to make sure you are watering enough. Plus, there are a few things you can do to keep your garden looking its best now and in the coming months.

Here are a few August gardening tips to help your yard finish up the summer and get ready for cooler weather.

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July 2019 North County and San Diego Real Estate Markets

July 12, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

The North County and San Diego Real Estate markets continue to show modest gains in year-over, median home prices. But this may be due to the pressure caused by low resale inventory and the lack of new homes in our market.

The real estate market is slowing down. Sales have decreased consistently in the first half of this year when compared to the same time last year. Will this slump continue? The San Diego Union-Tribune polled their local experts in their weekly Econometer column. Opinions were evenly split, but even those who felt this slowdown was not necessarily long-term did concede that prices have moved beyond most buyers’ reach. Some also noted that we are nearing the end of an economic cycle.

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Home Seller Tips, Home Sellers, How to Sell a Home

Serious About Selling?

July 10, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

When it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! Serious about selling? Then make sure your home crushes the competition.

If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from all the other listings competing for buyers in your area. That’s why I’ve outlined my proven, five-step plan for serious sellers.

Use these five tactics to help your listing get noticed, win over buyers, and net a higher sales price than your neighbors!

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Gardening, Landscaping, San Diego County

July Gardening Tips 2019

July 9, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

Summer’s come and the weather is warming up. It’s important to make sure your plants are ready for the season. Here are a few July gardening tips to help your garden stay happy and healthy.

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June 2019 North County and San Diego Real Estate Report

June 19, 2019 Pam Fraser Leave a comment

June 2019 North County and San Diego Real Estate Report continues with trends that started last summer. Home prices are slowly rising while the volume of home sales drops and available inventory creeps up. North County showed a year-over median price increase of just 1.0 percent while San Diego County as a whole saw year-over prices rise by 2.6 percent.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices put San Diego metro price gains at the lowest of their 20-city index for the fourth month in a row. Even with low interest rates, the price of homes in high-cost markets like San Diego is keeping buyers at bay. Some experts do believe that interest rates may drop even lower. Those lower rates could help warm up our market.

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