We’ve all been hearing about real estate markets slowing, mortgage rates rising and prices dropping. All of which is true in the San Diego real estate market. But the news you hear is national, and real estate is local. Here in San Diego, that’s not the whole picture. Read on for both the local and national real estate market update, and find out how they differ.
Continue reading Real Estate Update: The San Diego Market vs. National Trends
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.
Continue reading Home Prices Soar: Did Your Home Outearn You Last Year?
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.
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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.
Continue reading February 2021 North County and San Diego Real Estate Markets
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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Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home.
If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks many buyers face when applying for a mortgage.
The requirements to secure a mortgage may seem overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. But I’ve outlined three simple steps for getting mortgage ready.
Even if you’re a current homeowner, it’s a good idea to prepare in advance so you don’t encounter any surprises along the way. Lending requirements have become more rigorous in recent years. Changes to your credit history, debt levels, job type and other factors could impact your chances of approval.
It’s never too early to start preparing to buy a home. Follow these three steps to begin laying the foundation for your future home purchase today!
Continue reading Three Simple Steps for Getting Mortgage Ready
As we head into a new year, the most common question I receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?”
It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners also want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is that a strong U.S. economy, coupled with low unemployment rates, is expected to drive continued real estate growth in 2018. However, changes on the horizon could significantly impact you if you plan to buy, sell or refinance this year.
Continue reading What to Expect: Real Estate in 2018