20 Comments

1. 

   tj & the bear on January 27, 2011 at 10:14 pm

   So, Jim, fess up — what did they want for the truck? 😉

2. 

   GameAgent on January 27, 2011 at 11:13 pm

   Why would an owner list their Solana Beach property with an OC agent?

3. 

   daveg on January 28, 2011 at 7:20 am

   Very nice.

   I guess you have to pay for quality, but I liked it.

   I would love to see before/after photos. That would be something you could put on HGTV.

4. 

   Art Eclectic on January 28, 2011 at 8:34 am

   OMFG…yes, please. What a wonderful house. Lots of character and feels comfortable. Sure, lacking some of the space of newer homes when it comes to garage, but dang.

   With most of the houses I see in Jim’s videos I rarely can see myself living in those big bombers in stepford tracts, but this one I could move into tomorrow.

5. 

   Jim the Realtor on January 28, 2011 at 8:47 am

   2.Why would an owner list their Solana Beach property with an OC agent?

   The seller commented on that – he said he talked to some local agents and they all sounded the same, and not very impressive.

   I just received the county-wide realtor stats for 2010, and they are selling a lot less than they want you to believe.

6. 

   Travis on January 28, 2011 at 9:43 am

   Nice house. I like the style. +1 to Art’s comment about the stepford tracts.

7. 

   Stormin on January 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm

   Jim – how aout that jerk…er….agent that wanted his house down? What are your legal rights? You’re not hurting anyone! Is he afraid that you’d attract a buyer and he won’t double end it? Pretty short sighted.

8. 

   Billyfeet on January 28, 2011 at 9:07 pm

   Tasteful, classic, quietly elegant. The dogs and the Suburban are the finishing touches on a beautifully executed North County Classic. This home is Grace Kelley, that one in Manhattan Beach was Kim Kardashian.

9. 

   Vahid M,. on January 28, 2011 at 10:42 pm

   http://www.redfin.com/CA/Cardiff-By-The-Sea/2341-Newport-Ave-92007/home/4146958

   Seems like this is the house. It’s not a bad deal imo. Too bad it’s in pending at the moment.

10. 

    Brad/Fred on January 28, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Jim, you should show more houses like this. Comfortable and near the beach. That’s my type of place.

    There have been too many mcmansions on the blog lately. Show something we can afford.

11. 

    Jim the Realtor on January 29, 2011 at 7:24 am

    We just saw $429,000 in Carlsbad – what can you afford?

12. 

    Peter on January 29, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Nice and unique in a great little community. They should throw-in the Suburban to clinch the deal!

13. 

    consultant on January 29, 2011 at 9:09 am

    I agree with what everyone said.

14. 

    Jim the Realtor on January 29, 2011 at 9:19 am

    http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-110005517-628_N_Rios_Ave_Solana_Beach_CA_92075

15. 

    clearfund on January 29, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    so they think the house has risen $400k in value since 2005 when they paid $1,250,000. What market crash?

16. 

    BradFred on January 29, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Believe it or not Jim, not everyone can afford a $429k house.

    Are there no starter homes in north county? We’re just regular people looking to buy a regular house.

17. 

    Jim the Realtor on January 30, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Answer the question, and I’ll see if I can help you out.

    Here’s one I sold last week for $167,500:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrA0lijWjOY

18. 

    Jim the Realtor on January 30, 2011 at 10:46 am

    What market crash?

    I’m a little sketchy on where they get their comps, unless the $500,000 Chevy is included.

19. 

    BradFred on January 30, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Jim, thanks, but no thank.

20. 

    MarkB on January 30, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Excellent place. I love that studio in back.