One segment fueling the market - thanks daytrip! http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0321-tech-real-estate-20150321-story.html Although he primarily lives in San Francisco, entrepreneur and investor Justin Yoshimura focused on Southern California when it came time...
Month: March 2015
Kids and Real Estate
Are your kids involved with your real estate decisions? Many love it! (Hat tip to daytrip) http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/realestate/when-new-york-kids-help-find-the-family-home.html?_r=0 A year and a half ago, Skye van Merkensteijn was shooting hoops with a friend...
Another RSF Auction
The auction format is gaining ground - here's the fourth high-ender this company has done in the Rancho Santa Fe area with no reserve: Casa de Los Morros — from Concierge Auctions
Solana Beach Bidding War
Here I describe some of the details of how the sale went down on Glenmont in Solana Beach, which listed for $1,499,000 on January 8th. Not every agent operates this way - many will just grab a cash offer and go for the easy close. But I prefer to go all out:...
Back in Bressi
Here is a tour of my new listing in one of Carlsbad's most popular neighborhoods - Bressi Ranch. The nearby Village Center features Trader Joe's, Peet's Coffee, Tommy V's and others, plus the new Pizza Port is right down the street. From this house, you can walk to...
NSDCC Listings Count
We keep thinking that higher prices will lure more sellers into the game, but the trend continues. Though we are at new-peak prices virtually everywhere in North San Diego Couty's coastal region, folks are staying put. Here are the number of new listings that hit the...
Hiring A Friend to be Your Agent
This article discusses the potential pitfalls of working with a friend-agent, but whether they are a friend or not, verify that they are good at what they do. The easiest and most-effective gauge is to check their Zillow page to see if they average at least one sale...
Real Estate and Pets
Home buyers are concerned about getting a suitable home for their pets, and it's understandable - pets are part of the family. But those dogs and cats may be more adaptable than you think. How do I know?
Inventory Watch
We live in an affluent area. For houses listed for sale between La Jolla and Carlsbad, today the median list price is $1,995,000 - and the average is over $3 million! But the average LP/sf has been fairly steady. Click on the link below for the complete NSDCC...
Snappy Master
Great day for open house!