The next release is scheduled for this weekend, and they are busting loose. Previous phases have had 4-5 houses released for sale, but this week NINE will be hitting the open market. There are dozens of people on the priority list, but none of these are canyon-front...
Month: September 2014
Mortgage-Debt Tax Relief
Yesterday I saw a for-sale sign in front of an upcoming REO listing. It made me wonder, "How many REO and short-sale listings of detached-homes have we had this year around NSDCC? Here are the counts: REO: 5 Short Sales: 43 Non-distressed: 3,516 There's not much...
Drive Like Jehu Live
From wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive_Like_Jehu Drive Like Jehu was an American post-hardcore and alternative rock band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995. Formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis following the breakup of their band Pitchfork, the band’s lineup also included bassist Mike Kennedy and drummer Mark Trombino. Their […]
Collapse Recount
From Bloomberg.com: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-03/case-shiller-retrofit-shows-less-severe-u-s-home-price-slump.html The collapse in U.S. home prices that stoked the worst recession since the Great Depression wasn’t quite as severe as initially estimated,...
Truthful Home Reviews
The real estate industry favors sellers, and buyers are under-represented. Here at the blog I've done my best to help educate buyers, and give you a fighting chance. Here's someone who wants to take it further:...
Documentary Clips
More scenes from the seven days of filming shot over the last 15 months. Plus a visit with wifey to the real Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland.
La Jolla MCM
Check out the exhibit in La Jolla on the local mid-century moderns - this is the last weekend! La Jolla (pronounced "La Hoya" for the non locals and non-hispanically inclined) is a small, exclusive resort town just north of downtown San Diego. As far as architecture...
Housing Alternatives
I always wanted to have a girl named Pippi on the blog - her video is fantastic too. Thanks to daytrip for sending it in:
Zestimate Accuracy in SD
Anybody can evaluate a tract home with accuracy - the custom homes are much tougher, and depend more on personal visits. If you are in a custom area, hit the open houses (sellers and buyers)! An excerpt from USAToday.com:...
Inventory Watch – September!
Charger Girls, 2014 We start the last third of 2014 with the Padres in third-place, and renewed optimism about the Chargers season. Buyers haven't lost any ground this year in average-list-pricing, which is the same or lower than at the start of 2014: The...