It was April 16, 2009 that the ABC News Nightline shined their spotlight on our little world, and I will be eternally grateful – thank you Vicky.
One more time:
Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Broker-Associate, Compass
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
Contact Jim the Realtor!
- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
- klingerealty@gmail.com
CA DRE #01527365, CA DRE #00873197
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"Jim the Realtor is legit - I interviewed three brokers; he said list price should be $100,000 higher than the other two brokers; listed it with him and had all cash (no financing) offer in two days, five day contingency period, closing in two weeks - and it closed at his recommended list price. I could not recommend anyone more than I recommend Jim the Realtor. more "
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"When we moved to San Diego in 2005 we rented a big house on Mt. Soledad (La Jolla) with 180 degree ocean views for the same payment as a mortgage on a dump in Chula Vista. Clearly something was wrong. Yet, the media was full of the usual happy-talk nonsense, so I was glad to find Jim's blog. I've followed his honest assessments and data since. more "
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"Where do we begin..2020 has been a year for everyone. When COVID hit and shut down both my husband and my businesses, we were left with a mortgage and very little income coming in. We were stressed, scared and felt stuck. We made the hard decision to sell our home and move out of state. We contacted the Klinges' and spent a good hour going over what we hoped we could accomplish. Jim and Donna came over with comps in hand and suggestions on improvements to get our house ready for the market. It was overwhelming to think about, but Donna was there and one step ahead in every scenario. more "
5.0/5.0by AmberleePiercy
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"Jim and Donna Klinge made the sale of our condo extraordinarily easy. They know the market and gave us sound advice backed by details and very considerable experience, reflected both in the initial pricing and subsequent negotiations. They work together as a team and are always available to talk. more "
5.0/5.0by WAH08
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"I cannot believe there are no reviews of Donna yet, ugh!! She is the secret sauce of the Jim Klinge/Donna Klinge combo! I will touch on Jim here, but Donna is why I'm so totally loyal to these two (no offense to Jim :)).
I consider myself a rather savvy buyer/seller. I've bought/sold 7 times in more "
I consider myself a rather savvy buyer/seller. I've bought/sold 7 times in more "
5.0/5.0by bethamunce
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"Jim and Donna Klinge are by far the most professional, personable and responsive realtors I have ever worked with. They provide VIP concierge level service in every area of the process of selling your home. My home was marketed so successfully that we received an offer the day after our first and only open house. Thanks to Jim's pricing and negotiating, our house is now the highest sold in our community... more "
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"Jim educated us, helped us find the perfect house, and then negotiated us a great deal. I would hate to be sitting across the negotiating table from ... more "
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"Jim is thorough and will be brutally honest about the homes he shows you. He provides great service and follows through until the very end and even ... more "
5.0/5.0by Melanie
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"I highly recommend Jim as a buyer’s agent. Working with Jim, we closed this week on a San Diego condo. Jim prepared a list of comparable sales to ... more "
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Another day that will live in infamy!!!
Amazing what Honesty will get you, while liars should get jail time…
Another change is the camera – from a point and shoot to the digital SLR that my wifey would like to have.
Amazing how much the SD real estate market has changed in a year (2009 to now)
Good on you Jim.
Al,
Just so you know, I bought the D90 by accident.
I was on my way to my eldest daughter’s final dance recital, and I had dropped my little camera the day before.
I whip into Costco to replace it, and spent about 20 mintues trying to get some help with opening the case. Then I get to the checkout, and because my membership card was about a dozen years old, the entire operation came to a standstill, while every employee in the store had to come gawk at my relic.
I tried to plead my case, that I’m still an active member, but wifey has the new card. Not good enough of course, go stand in a different line for a replacement.
I’m running out of time, so I sprint out to the parking lot and race over to Best Buy.
I had just spent $400 each on two photo shoots for listings, so when junior pitched me on the SLR that had a video attachment, I grabbed it out of his hands and went straight to the cashier’s – where I found out how much it cost.
I was out of time, and my daughter was worth it.
I have since dropped the D90, breaking the lens, so I got the 18-200 which cost me my lunch money for the rest of the year. Wifey was ticked – wait until she finds out that I bought a car!
Fannie Mae has decided that certain distressed borrowers who agree to give up their homes as an alternative to foreclosure should get a second chance at homeownership sooner.
The policy change, announced Wednesday, is meant to reward borrowers for cooperating with their loan servicers and to support the housing market.
The government-sponsored enterprise told lenders that for borrowers who grant a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, it will shorten the minimum waiting period to be eligible for a new Fannie mortgage.
Currently such consumers must wait at least four years. Beginning with applications submitted July 1, the period will drop to two years, provided the borrower puts at least 20% down on the new home.
Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! Good job. Don’t know how I missed it (must’ve been hard-working on the “money-pit”), but thx for reposting it. If I missed it, I’m sure others did as well.
“But I need the electronics and new car for my job honey.”
Every man’s argument….
“Wifey was ticked – wait until she finds out that I bought a car!” (JtR)
Com’on, Jim, you can tell me! What car did you buy? *Chuckle* It’s just you and me. No one else has to know…
Post a video of the car BEFORE you tell your wife! It’ll give us at least a chance to see it!
And if she does kill you, can I have the REO Speedwagon? 🙂
Hey, the car’s not personal, it’s a business expense! 😉
Can’t wait to see the new ride; will it be “pimped out”? LOL
What car did you get Jim?
I’m guessing he’ll switch from the Merc S series (I think that’s what he’s flogging now) to the Beemer 700 series.
Here’s a better-quality version of the video:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7358819
I like my version.
I want a man cave!
I dunno…I like JtR’s version with the rainbow interlaced screen and the ghost image of a lamp on the left…. 🙂