San Diego gardens are in full bloom this month. Enjoy the beauty. It’s payback for all that hard work. The rains are over, so check your irrigation to make sure your plants are getting enough water. And don’t forget to pull weeds! If you can get the weeds out before they set seed, you’ll have a lot fewer next year.
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There are lots of fun North County and San Diego events in May! Don’t miss the many festivals and fairs. We’ve got street fairs, food and flowers, cornhole, wine and beer, even a strawberry festival. Plus there’s a wildflower show, cat cuddling, golf tournaments, armed forces appreciation and a half marathon. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks.
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The North County and San Diego housing markets saw year-over prices drop in March, but it’s still a sellers’ market. What’s causing this dichotomy in the market? — interest rates and inventory. Higher mortgage rates have slowed the housing market down and put pressure on home prices, but inventory levels are still very low. This is causing a supply shortage for home buyers.
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North County and San Diego events in April bring us colorful flowers, fun dining and a classic car show. There is also a triathlon, 5K runs and lots of egg hunts. If that’s not enough, we’ve got cultural festivals, Earth Day celebrations and a street fair. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make the most money possible, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves, or receive bad advice, can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold.
If that’s you, don’t panic! I’ve outlined the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell. Plus, I’ve got action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues.
Not sure why your property didn’t sell? If you’re not already working with an agent or your listing has expired or been withdrawn, give me a call! I’d be happy to offer a free, no-obligation assessment and create an action plan to get your home SOLD.
This marketing piece is not intended as a solicitation for properties currently in an exclusive agreement with another Broker.
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The North County and San Diego housing markets are continuing to follow January’s trends with slower activity overall, but also a strengthening of sales to list price ratios and fewer available homes for sale. It’s not all roses for home sellers though. Compared to last April’s peak, the median sales price has dropped by almost $100,000 in North County and by slightly over $100,000 in San Diego County as a whole. And rather than selling in just a couple weeks, homes are now taking about 40 days to sell.
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Next to October, March is our busiest month in San Diego gardens. It’s a good time to plant. We can also start winter clean up and get ready for warmer weather.
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North County and San Diego events in March are full of galas and golf! Plus, there are all kinds of fun outdoor things to do like walks, hikes, runs, car shows, daffodil shows, music fests, even a pirate plunge! We’ve got a film festival, chili cookoff, pancake breakfast and a nighttime ocean experience. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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The North County and San Diego housing markets showed more strength in January than they had in November and December. This was probably due to both lower mortgage rates and normal seasonal trends. The month-over median price ticked up slightly, inventory remained tight, and sales-to-list price improved. Despite those gains, homes did take longer to sell.
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