Our low inventory has buyers starved for houses to purchase. When they see a good one, they react immediately - an attractively-priced house will have people driving by within the first hour or two on the market! Sellers should be aware, and expect to sell their...
The first quarter of 2016 is wrapping up today! We will examine it in a few ways - first let's just check the sales count and MSP. The sales that record today, plus the late-reporters, will increase the 2016 count, but we're probably not going to get close to the 2015...
Eddie Vedder played at San Dieguito Academy about a month ago, but this is the only video I could find and it isn't that great: https://youtu.be/FUKFG7Sziyo Pearl Jam begins their 2016 tour next weekend in Florida (no west coast dates announced yet). Here is an...
Yesterday another one of the more famous ivory-tower guys made an interesting statement: “The low inventory of homes for sale -- currently about a five-month supply -- means that would-be sellers seeking to trade up are having a hard time finding a new, larger home,”...
Another slight increase in the Case-Shiller Index for San Diego! Today's reading reflects the holiday-season movement, but it's still a bit surprising that it isn't any higher. Perhaps the next few readings will reflect what we're seeing on the street? Here are the...
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We've all heard the rule about listing your home for sale in the spring. But when are buyers actually buying? Are there any times when the demand could wane, and sellers should avoid? There are three events that could cause a lull in the demand: Easter/Spring Break...
Some great quotes on the current market conditions: http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-spring-market-20160328-story.html The couple is looking for a home under $2 million, but they've found little suitable near a good public school. They've put in only...
The NAR pending index for February was released today, and it was modestly positive. In the West, it was the best non-seasonally-adjusted number since October. But who cares - April starts on Friday! Yunnie did have a great quote though: "Any further moderation in...
For those looking at home-security options and like the convenience of using a mobile device, this is pretty slick - and only $199: Here's how it worked for one customer: https://youtu.be/zu0dV2dFw7M
