Sampling a bit of Old Carlsbad, where most homes were built in the 1945-1965 era, and are in the midst of the next generational-turnover stage. There's not a soundtrack, it was the workshop music that was blaring:
On Patrol
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Month: August 2010
Clueless About SS Fraud
The ignorance prevails - I talked to the clerk at the association of realtors today, who said he has only heard of one case of short sale fraud. I see at least one case every day! From the sddt.com: Short sale fraud is costing lenders hundreds of millions of dollars...
Another Teardown
From the WSJ: Atlanta’s most notorious pink elephant is about to go the way of the dinosaur. Dean Gardens, a huge, and very pink, mansion finally sold, after 15 years on the market and a whopping $25 million price reduction. The buyer plans on demolishing the 32,000...
RSF Marker
At least you get 3+ acres in quiet area with good ocean view that's priced lower than 90% of the other listings in the Covenant!
Lower-Priced Ocean View!
My new listing at 4571 Picadilly Ct. in Carlsbad, a newer (1988) one-story house with ocean view and no Mello-Roos!
Trustee Sale Scheduled in Derby
We're still using Derby Hill as a marker for pricing in Carmel Valley, and none have closed over $1.5 million this year (though one is pending, listed at $1.529 that sold in five days). Will this one sell? Would it dent the buyer enthusiasm? It's not a great...
Compromise Time?
Those trying to sell in the better school districts, and where there is already a shortage of decent inventory, could get lucky in the next few days. Buyers with limited options, and who really want to be in for the start of school, might compromise on a few things...
‘Fewer Underwater as Prices Rise’
These types of stories drive me crazy - sellers will skim the headlines and get more over-confident: Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The percentage of U.S. homeowners who owe more than their properties are worth declined in the second quarter as tax credits boosted prices in...
All From Public Records
This one may not be here for long:
Historic-Home Painting
Tom Tarrant is an ex-San Diegan who is flipping houses in San Antonio. Here is a youtube of a 1923 Craftsman-style house that he painted with seven colors! Click here for more details.
