Many years ago, we purchased a home in Carlsbad, using a realtor that was recommended to us - Jim Klinge. Fast forward to 2025, we recently had the privilege of selling 2 homes in Carlsbad, CA and didn't hesitate to reach out to Jim and Donna Klinge of Klinge Realty Group to guide us through the sales. The transactions were very different, each with its own unique situation, opportunities and challenges. From start to finish, Donna and Jim helped navigate the pre-sale preparation, the listing, showing of the house, buyer negotiations, the final close and all of the paperwork and decisions in between. What stands out with both transactions is the professionalism of Jim and Donna (and their team), wonderful communication (timely, relevant, concise), their deep understanding of market dynamics (setting realistic expectations), their access to top-notch contractors, and last, their ability to guide us across the finish line successfully. We wouldn't hesitate to use Jim and Donna in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in North San Diego County.
SALT and the mortgage interest deduction being reduced to $750k is finally being felt after people did their 2018 Federal Taxes. Married couple with incomes greater than $350k especially. However, there will ALWAYS be people that are so filthy rich that taxes do not matter and they have been buying homes on Neptune and RSF for decades with all cash.
SALT and the mortgage interest deduction being reduced to $750k is finally being felt after people did their 2018 Federal Taxes. Married couple with incomes greater than $350k especially.
I disagree:
1) The $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range is our hottest market.
2) The lower $750,000 amount only applies to new purchases. If you’re renting, the $750k interest deduction is better than nothing.
3)The move-up market already had enough reasons not to move. if you cleared all those, and had to live with an interest-deduction on a $750,000 mortgage instead of $1,000,000, it cost you about $4,000 in extra taxes max. If Mama wants a house bad enough, the $4,000 is chump change.
However, there will ALWAYS be people that are so filthy rich that taxes do not matter and they have been buying homes on Neptune and RSF for decades with all cash.
I do agree with that!