It is assumed that the real estate industry is ripe for disruption. We see a new whiz-bang website just about every week that was developed by two guys in a garage who think they have the answer - but then are never heard from again. The reason is advertising. Zillow...
Month: December 2016
Favorite Photos of 2016
Click on 'Read More' for others: The Acura that tried to take a dip in our pool finally bit the dust. As a result, Kayla bought her first car - after we saw a prospective purchaser have her dog jump in the back to see if he liked it. Arterro by Davidson...
Beach Houses
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NSDCC Annual Listings Count
Here's a look at the annual number of NSDCC listings - this year, we are going to exceed 5,000 for the first time in five years: Year # of Listings Median LP Median SP MSP YoY %diff MLP - MSP 2012 4,416 $979,990 $850,000 $129,990 2013 4,817 $1,167,890 $975,000 +14.7%...
San Diego Timelapse Journey
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George Michael
This year won't be over soon enough for music legends! George Michael's 'Faith' won the Grammy of Album of the Year in 1989, sold over 100 million albums world-wide (only 24 artists/bands have done that) and had eight #1 hits on Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. This is...
Boomers Retiring Abroad
Newly widowed, Kay McCowen quit her job, sold her house, applied for Social Security and retired to Mexico. It was a move she and her husband, Mel, had discussed before he passed away in 2012. "I wanted to find a place where I could afford to live off my Social...
Short-Sale Fraud Bust
The district attorney went back a few years here. Hat tip to daytrip! https://www.noozhawk.com/article/santa_maria_men_charged_real_estate_fraud_case Two Santa Maria men have been charged with allegedly committing real estate fraud involving losses topping $500,000,...
San Diego Case-Shiller Index
At the rate our local Case-Shiller Index has been rising over the last few months, we will be looking at 2% to 3% appreciation per year - or less. "Home prices and the economy are both enjoying robust numbers," David M. Blitzer, managing director and chairman of the...
Inventory Watch
The last two weeks were impacted by rain, yet both had more new pendings than new listings! We are heading into 2017 with momentum, but that, and about $5 will get you a cup of coffee if sellers come out too optimistic. The one NSDCC market that is guaranteed to be...