This graph is charting the local Case-Shiller Index. The latest reading is from March, so these trends are reflecting the first quarter of 2021 - which means these lines will be going straight up for at least another 2-3 readings before there is any chance of a...
Month: June 2021
FLW Final Design
Most videos of FLW homes are a brief overview, but here the realtor pointed out a number of his details. I don't know about the price ($8 million), but the house is a classic Wright which should add something:
Drywall 101
Are you remodeling? This is a good review of today's advanced drywall techniques:
State to Invest in Homes?
When the Fed cut the Fed Funds rate to zero at the onset of Covid-19, it caused mortgage rates to drift under 3%, giving the illusion of helping home buyers. But it has been the sellers who have reaped the big rewards. The San Diego Case-Shiller Index has gone up...
Median Sales Price vs. “Home Prices”
Hey Jim - did you say home prices went up 9% in one month? No, the NSDCC median sales price went up 9%, and there's a difference. Here's a look at the mix of homes between La Jolla and Carlsbad that sold in their respective months: Month, Year Total # of Sales Avg SF...
Ivy Wrap-Up
Rage Against The Machine
Yesterday it was announced that the advanced sales of tickets for Coachella 2022 will begin on June 4th. Tickets will be priced in the low-$500 range. It is very likely that Rage will be a headliner as part of their reunion world tour:
Cacti Family
We have five times as many realtors as we need, and the market has never been so competitive. Any advertising that would help consumers differentiate between agents would be the most helpful and pertinent information possible. But hey, these guys are just trying to...
Fire Mountain Beauty
Take a look at our new listing at the top of the hill in Fire Mountain! It was custom-built in 2005 on nearly a half-acre lot, and since then these owners added the pool/spa backyard package! 2234 Ivy Road 4 br/3 ba, 2,856sf 3-car garage SP = $1,600,000 - we...
Over List, May
The number of May sales dropped month-over-month, even when we tack on another 10-25 late-reporters to the current tally: NSDCC April sales: 357 NSDCC May Sales: 294 The April, 2021 sales were 35% higher than in April, 2019, but this year's May sales were about the...