Two San Diego women have created an app for travelers that’s gaining a sizable following of nomadic young people living out of vans. Inspired by a social media phenomenon, Breanne Acio, a former San Diego State University lecturer, and public relations worker Jessica...
Month: February 2020
Homebuyers Guide
With our tight inventory and ultra-low mortgage rates, it kinda feels like Tesla stock. One minute you're in the $800s, and the next thing you know, the same house is in the $900s! What can buyers do? Buy location. Don't buy crap. Simple enough, right? But it's hard...
Smash Mouth
Toe-tapping, frat-house music...
Rates Make A Difference
Mortgage Amount 30-Yr Rate Monthly Payment $540,000 9.0% $4,345 $688,000 6.5% $4,349 $810,000 5.0% $4,348 $885,000 4.25% $4,354 $1,000,000 3.25% $4,352 The same buyer who qualified for a $810,000 loan amount just 15 months ago can now borrow $1,000,000 and get the...
Top 20 Toughest Markets
More evidence of the local listing count plunging....and seller price expectations rising! The top 20 toughest housing markets includes a diverse geographic mix of larger established metros and up-and-comers where housing is still relatively affordable. They are...
NSDCC January Listings and Sales
Our January sales count of detached-homes between La Jolla and Carlsbad was impressive, and comparable to the good old days! NSDCC January Sales & Listings Year # of Sales Median SP Avg. Cost-per-sf # of New Jan. Listings 2013 185 $845,000 $379/sf 410 2014 182...
What’s Hot
I have to hand it to Brett and team in their preparation of this 1975-built home in Solana Beach. The flooring was removed downstairs, and they added a heavy epoxy paint to the exposed-concrete, which gave it a trendy-hip look to go with the colorful formica in the...
Pano View in Del Mar Heights
A rare find and great for multi-gen! This 5br/4ba, 3,708sf home has two master suites – one on each floor! Fully remodeled with dual-pane windows, dual-zone HVAC, tankless W/H, hardwood floors, Craftsman kitchen, new paint, new garage door (with its own mobile app),...
Aging-In-Place Remodeling
Wouldn't it be easier to move? 🙂 When it comes to the most sought-after aging-in-place projects, bathrooms dominate the top spot. In a recent NAHB survey of remodelers, more than eight out of 10 reported that installing grab bars (89%), higher toilets (85%) and...
Inventory Watch
We are cooking now - we had another 58 new pendings this week, and the 82 new listings were less than expected. You know the market is heating up when other agents are talking about it at open house! The UNDER-$1,000,000 Market: Date NSDCC Active Listings Avg. LP/sf...