HERE COME da FEDS..What does the Federal Reserve really have to say about our economice recovery? I keep watching the news, looking for a little bit of encouragement that I can pass along to my buyers and sellers. Even with the Japan nuclear crisis, the Fed’s say we’re on “firmer footing” in the jobs market….
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HERE COME THE GOOD RATES !!! Seriously, we’re seeing a downward trend on the rates for new mortgages. WE’RE STAYING WELL UNDER 5%. How can that continue to be? There are a lot of factors, but what’s important is how much you’ll save on your monthly payment. MY BUYERS HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED about their…
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TAXES…TAXES.. HAVE YOU STARTED YOURS ALREADY? Every year I have the best of intentions when it comes to filing my taxes, and every year it’s that last minute panic. (Well, it would help if I had a decent filing system instead of a shoebox). WHAT’S YOUR METHOD? If you itemize on your return, you’ll want…
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COULD YOU USE SOME GOOD NEWS? …Hey, some might be coming our way here in San Diego and across the country. Our market is starting to free up and move a little more. I”VE SEEN IT..in some of the neighborhoods in which I specialize. WHAT’S HAPPENING? Well, to begin with, investors are starting to buy…
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KITCHEN REMODELS CAN BE EXPENSIVE! Personally, I’ve not done one, but I’ve seen alot in progress. DUSTY…INCONVENIENT…DELAYED…But finally they get done, and it’s all worthwhile. AND…this is the best way you could use your money from the perspective of return on investment. IT REALLY ADDS TO THE VALUE of your home. Several of my sellers…
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Are you ready for the Oscar’s on Sunday night? Ever wonder where the stars dress prior to arrival? Or practice their speech? Check out this article. See some of the homes of famous stars up for Academy Awards this year. Before watching Hollywood’s biggest night, discover the home environments of your favorite stars. There’s a…
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San Diego home prices are forecast to rise 3.5 percent over the next twelve months, making it the strongest residential market in the nation. See the article. Plus, check out National University’s forecast for next year’s prices. Did you expect this? What about our home prices? Using the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index, local…
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This is KENSINGTON CHARM at its best. I really like this home..so much that I’ve held it open three times. There is so much to talk about with my guests. First, it’s a spacious thee bedroom, two bath home with fireplace in the living room and views of the canyon. There’s an enclosed porch/balcony where…
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NOW THIS IS A KEEPER! Two bedroom, one-an-a-half bath home with approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of living area. The curb appeal and interior charm are amazing. AT MY LAST OPEN HOUSE I had a ton of people through. Everbody loved the natural wood trim, floor molding and coved ceilings. PLUS….we all talked about how close…
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San Diego ranked No. 5 out of 315 housing markets that Forbes.com says are poised for price increases in 2011. The prediction is that the median home price in San Diego will rise 2 percent in the next twelve months and through the next three years. Factors taken into consideration include unemployment and job growth…
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