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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sold a home with Jim and Donna and from beginning to end they were consummate professionals. Their initial walk through the property resulted in a list of items to be repaired or updated. They supplied a list of vendors and job quotes to do the repairs and updates. We originally wanted to sell ‘as is’ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for ‘as is’ and options for doing a few updates/repairs to doing it all with the selling price for each option. We agreed to do all they suggested and we sold for the exact price they predicted. For every dollar spent we got back more than $2 back in the selling price. And they got that price in a rising interest rate environment! Donna and Jim are extremely detailed and guide you through ever aspect of the sale. There were no surprises thanks to their guidance. We couldn’t be more pleased with their representation. Thank you Donna and Jim, Jerry and MaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known Jim & Donna Klinge for over a dozen years, having met them in Carlsbad where our children went to the same school. As long time North County residents, it was a no- brainer for us to have the Klinges be our eyes and ears for San Diego real estate in general and North County in particular. As my military career caused our family to move all over the country and overseas to Asia, Europe and the Pacific, we trusted Jim and Donna to help keep our house in Carlsbad rented with reliable and respectful tenants for over 10 years. Naturally, when the time came to sell our beloved Carlsbad home to pursue a rural lifestyle in retirement out of California, we could think of no better team to represent us than Jim and Donna. They immediately went to work to update our house built in 2004 to current-day standards and trends — in 2 short months they transformed it into a literal modern-day masterpiece. We trusted their judgement implicitly and followed 100% of their recommended changes. When our house finally came on the market, there was a blizzard of serious interest, we had multiple offers by the third day and it sold in just 5 days after a frenzied bidding war for 20% above our asking price! The investment we made in upgrades recommended by Jim and Donna yielded a 4-fold return, in the process setting a new high water mark for a house sold in our community. In our view, there are no better real estate professionals in all of San Diego than Jim and Donna Klinge. Buying or selling, you must run and beg Jim and Donna Klinge to represent you! Our family will never forget Jim, Donna, and their whole team at Compass — we are forever grateful to them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WeI had the pleasure of working with Klinge Realty Group to sell our home in Carmel Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jim and Donna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, offering expert guidance on market conditions and pricing strategy, which resulted in a quick and successful sale. Communication was prompt and we were well-informed throughout the entire process. For anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate team, look no further! ---Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim Klinge of Klinge Realty Group have our highest possible recommendation. From Donna and Jim’s first visit to our house through closing their advice and counsel was candid and honest in all dealings. They kept us fully informed throughout the process. The house sold less than three days after listing with a two-week closing. My wife and I have sold several houses during our lives. This was by far the best experience. Klinge Reality is a premium service realtor. You can’t make a better choice for someone to sell your home fast and for top dollar.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless. So grateful that I had them on my side!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We first found Jim through his blog at bubbleinfo.com, which really showcased his knowledge of SoCal real estate. Since then we've done three transactions with Jim and Donna, and they are an incredible full service agency, with Jim's deep market insight and Donna's deft contract and project management. We trust them implicitly in their analysis and strategy, which is based on years of experience. They're always available and on top of things, and we strongly recommend them to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Good The Klinge Realty Group operates like a finely tuned machine, with a very personal touch. We contacted them on a Sunday and they were talking to us about our family and our needs on our living room couch the following day. They carefully listened to us and worked with us to identify the best and quickest path to listing within 2 weeks to take advantage of the low inventory conditions in our South Carlsbad neighborhood. They knew our tract specifically and had many previous sales there over the years - they came prepared with a thorough analysis of comparative sales and recommended a pricing strategy that they felt confident would yield offers the first weekend on the market. The Great Over the next two weeks Donna coordinated a range of vendors who she knew from experience could get the preparation to list work we needed done on time and with high quality. Our light tune-up involved excellent experiences with their stagers, landscapers, contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Throughout this period Donna's daily communication was clear, concise, and responsive. Any time we had questions Donna picked up the phone or texted immediately - but almost always, she answered our questions before we even knew we had them. The Outstanding We had a tricky situation with a shared fence that could have delayed our escrow. Donna used superb mediation skills to negotiate the terms of replacement and was personally on site with the fence contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. The fence looks great and escrow closed on time. The Truly Exceptional Our house came on the market on a Wednesday and between then and Monday morning Jim was personally at all three open houses. He was in constant communication explaining potential buyer reaction and strength. As he predicted offers began to come in on Saturday and each one was incrementally higher than the last. At the end we had 5 offers, 4 of which were over list, and the final accepted offer was $100,000 over list. In addition to being over list it included rent back terms that met our needs. The Recommendation For all of these reasons we would strongly recommend The Klinge Team to anyone wanting to sell in North County Coastal San Diego. I had been reading Jim's bubbleinfo.com blog for 15 years and knew when the time came to sell that he would be our first call. Jim Klinge is not your standard realtor. He is keenly aware of market conditions and sales strategies. And, works his tail off - though not as hard as Donna . At this point he's gone from realtor to friend and I plan to have him over to grill and chill at our new place to talk real estate, but also just about life and raising kids in San Diego. He's more interested in relationships than his sales numbers - and that's why his sales numbers are so high. We have already recommended the Klinge's to some close friends and another successful sale is on deck right around the corner...Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Jim and Donna from Klinge Realty Group to sell our house, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial meeting, they listened attentively to our needs and provided invaluable guidance on specific improvements to get our home market ready. Their responsiveness throughout the entire process was truly impressive. Anytime we had questions or concerns, they were quick to address them, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. What stood out the most was their team and extensive network of tradespeople, which made addressing any necessary repairs or updates seamless and stress-free. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our house sold quickly and at a great price. We highly recommend Jim and Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are a fantastic team who truly care about their clients and deliver exceptional results.Load more
Give ’em hell, Jim. People are broke, banks got too many properties, and it’s not 2005 anymore–folks looking at these aren’t oohing and ahhing, they’re calculating how much it will cost to heat and fix ’em. Whose got $850k to spend on a mediocre property that no one believes will be appreciating any time soon?
If you keep up the irate ambivalence you may be dubbed the Honey Badger of North County real estate. Got a 4,000 square foot track home for sale? Jim Klinge don’t care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg
Don’t quit showing them. We want to know what’s going on out there
Jim – are declining sales numbers a leading indicator of declining prices?
Wow…another McMansion. And you have the pleasure of commuting on the 15.
Looks like the bank/realtor called a pool service to make then water experience more inviting.
4Closure Ranch!
I thought you were supposed to get more property living that far inland.
Neighbors looking into your master suite does not equal happy life.
Compare to the house that Tom Tarrant is currently renovating. I know they’re not in the same category, but his house has a lot less space and a heck of a lot more character and style, and for a lot of folks, both of those are positives.
are declining sales numbers a leading indicator of declining prices?
Yes, back in the old days; but who knows now?
We’re going to have so many habitual listers that roll out the same old bag to the curb every year, hoping this is their time to get lucky. Add the short-sellers who are really the anti-sellers.
There has never been so little pressure to sell.
Nobody’s hurrying to move up quickly when squishdown seems so likely, and the banks don’t care if you stay for free for years, so it’s down to the occasional transferee that might actually be motivated to sell.
I thought you were supposed to get more property living that far inland.
If this were 3,000sf with bigger yard it would be more appealing to most.
HOA + MR = $372/mo, about half of Del Sur.
92127 sales history in the under-$1,250,000 category between Jan-June:
2005: 168 sales, $324/sf
2006: 151 sales, $316/sf
2007: 148 sales, $298/sf
2008: 140 sales, $264/sf
2009: 150 sales, $245/sf
2010: 189 sales, $258/sf
2011: 164 sales, $249/sf
You can see that sales and pricing are in step with each other, except for 2009 when things turned – rising sales counts was a leading indicator, and pricing lagged behind.
The 92127 zip includes Santaluz. In the first half of 2011 there were 45 of 199 sales that were over 4,100sf.
Can we call the 3,400-4,100sf houses mid-range? The 92127 mid-ranger first-half sales in 92127:
2005: 39 sales, $322/sf
2006: 32 sales, $316/sf
2007: 41 sales, $329/sf
2008: 35 sales, $276/sf
2009: 31 sales, $234/sf
2010: 49 sales, $254/sf
2011: 32 sales, $242/sf
Of course, I say that these big bombers are less desirable, but will that stop somebody from buying at $207/sf, thinking they got a bank deal? No.
For 60k more you could have this:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100059758-3530_Calle_Palmito_Carlsbad_CA_92009
I am really starting to like La Costa Oaks at the current price points.
Funny, I gave Jim’s speech to my wife around 2004…plain jane cookie cutter McMansions…..”I am tired of looking at them- Does anyone even know how much 800K is??!!”
I then simply left the market in 2005.
Now Jim provides the same mind-set….but for different reasons.
Pretty interesting times indeed.
I have not interest in the big bombers either. A nice house with 1500-2000 sguare feet, a decent yard and a nice view would would win hands down over this.
I’m with JtR on the non-value proposition offered by this McFixer, but Ray Ong and others are delusional about who the buyers are and what their alternatives are. No one with 2, 3 or 4 children can happily live in 2000 sq. ft. or less, which is why the tract builders rolled out so many 4 and 5 bedroom McMansions. Some are better, some are worse, but they exist to fill a demand. Of course, there was more demand when the lenders wanted to help you steal their money back in 2005-2007.
CORRY, Pa. (AP) — Police say a northwestern Pennsylvania woman tried to smother her adult son then attempted suicide after setting fire to her home with a foreclosure notice.
The Erie Times-News reports 47-year-old Eve Shreve was arraigned Tuesday on charges including attempted homicide and arson in the March 18 fire in Corry.
Police say Shreve’s husband told officers his wife had admitted setting the fire using foreclosure papers received the day before and then attempted to kill herself. Investigators say medical records support their case.
Corry Police Chief Fred Corbett says authorities also determined the two small fires were intentionally set.
Shreve was released on $5,000 bail. A phone call to her attorney rang unanswered early Wednesday.
Thanks Jim. Good stuff. Keep up the great coverage and comedy relief.
I’m wondering how so many of us managed to live happily in small homes in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. We survived sharing a room with a sibling. Our parents stayed married in spite of typical 4 child family size in a 3 bdrm 1 and 1/2 bath house.
I’m also wondering how so much of Europe manages to live happily with 1-2 children in 600-800 sq. ft.
“No one with 2, 3 or 4 children can happily live in 2000 sq. ft. or less, which is why the tract builders rolled out so many 4 and 5 bedroom McMansions.”
We rent 2000 sq. ft. with 2 kids and it’s OK. I’d like a space to put treadmills and a flat screen, but we get by fine without it.
On the other hand, the sort of 4000 sq. ft. house Jim has been showing us doesn’t really offer 2X the usable space of a 2000 sq. ft. house. Those floor plans are very wasteful and imposing rather than cozy (see Susanka’s book series on The Not-So-Big House”). As Jim said, the big tract homes are just a maze of rooms.
“I’m also wondering how so much of Europe manages to live happily with 1-2 children in 600-800 sq. ft.I’m also wondering how so much of Europe manages to live happily with 1-2 children in 600-800 sq. ft.”
Well, a lot of them get by with 0-1 kids. Also, a number of countries have the tradition of small places in the country for the summer, which means that families aren’t really living in 600-800 sq. ft. With really little kids, those small spaces can be really claustrophobic, especially over long winters. I lived in Russia and knew a family of four (grandma, mom, two toddlers) living in a smallish one bedroom apartment, and the mom and grandma were just climbing the walls from their loud and cramped living conditions. I expect things got more bearable as the kids got bigger, but they desperately needed at least one more bedroom.
I’d personally like a little bit more space, but not so much that I misplace any family members, can’t hear cries for help, or have to make the house my life’s work.
I grew up as one of three kids in a 2-story 1500 sq. ft. house. It felt huge when we were kids, partly because of the two stories, partly because of high ceilings.
“No one with 2, 3 or 4 children can happily live in 2000 sq. ft. or less”
2000 sq ft in a one story house really is a pretty good size. I have 3 kids in about 1500 sqft one story house and it works out pretty well. I honestly don’t think I will ever need more than 2000 sq ft of well laid out house.
The problem with the mcmansions is that in order to get a house that size you must sacrifice a yard. Why pay all that money for a house with no yard? Why not live in a big condo. Buy two and knock out the wall between.
Michele Bachmann bought a 5200 sq ft home:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/07/27/Bachmann-mortgage-likely-used-federal-program/UPI-92211311778063/
With 25 kids, I guess she really needs the space.
I have to agree that the floor plans in the McMansions are not ideal. You’d think they would’ve figured it out by now. What are these architects thinking? I guess just build a big house w/the cheapest corners possible and charge the highest PSF.
The bigger the house, the less you see of each other. That is why I prefer less than 2,000 square feet. A big family mignt need some more. Good design will make the most of the space. There is less to take care of as well.
Good goin’ Ray. I live in a wonderful 2180 sq/ft house that was home to a terrific All-American family with Mom, Dad and kids sharing its four bedrooms and four baths. It was custom-built in 1961 and still can hold-up ahead of today’s construction with timeless, classy style. People “back then” didn’t have the plethora of disposable toys, clothing and material items to assuage their conflicted notions of success. And yes, families actually communicated amongst themselves. Now there’s a concept….