Houses that have neighbors up the hill are prone to having subterranean water drainage - and with the drought conditions, it's not as obvious until a big rain. Note the discoloration and holes in the concrete, and weeds blooming. Drywall in the living room tested...
The fourth quarter of 2015 didn't show any surprises - sales and pricing are rumbling along. Del Mar had a statistical pricing slump, but if you look at the median cost-per-sf ($601/sf, $627/sf, $617/sf), it helps to smooth out the bumps in a super-custom area:...
Good thoughts on appealing to all five senses - I especially agree with keeping the scent and music volume in check: http://blog.rismedia.com/2015/staging-tips-five-senses/ Staging a home for sale is all about inspiring your buyer, and their senses are the avenue by...
There will still be late-reporters, but let's review the annual NSDCC sales. Year NSDCC Annual Sales Median Sales Price 2012 3,154 $830,000 2013 3,218 $952,250 2014 2,849 $1,025,000 2015 3,011 $1,095,000 What can we expect for sales this year? Rates have dropped back...
Our dog Bailey passed today, after a great 12.5 years. Seeing him go was tough on all of us, but especially the kids. We pulled out the old photos, and this was the favorite, from around 3 months old. This seemed to be the appropriate song:
As the refreshed listings continue to pour onto the MLS, the calls are coming. "Jim, let's send in a low offer!" These refreshed listings aren't fooling as many people these days because the listing histories are on the front page of the portals (including...
An open letter to Sandicor CEO Ray Ewing, and the Board of Directors: On April 3, 2015, a message left on the Sandicor website said that the negotiations between you and Zillow had broken down, and that you'd update us as you work further on an agreement to...
Will the drought talk will die down for a few days? Maybe not.... http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jan/05/el-nino-storms-slam-drought-parched-california/ As much as 15 inches of rain could fall in the next 16 days in Northern California, with about 2...
As a new year begins, there has to be people wondering how much longer the market can stay buoyant. Even with rates staying low, home buying is out of reach for many, if not most San Diego residents, and wages don't seem to be going up much. Is the bubble going to...
People suggest that if you want more value, just go out to the 'burbs. But how far out do you have to go to buy a new one-story house on a 1/2 acre lot with good schools in the $700,000s and $800,000s? Pulte, California West, Shea Homes, Pardee, and Davidson all have...
