Instead of insuring the rebuild after a fire, it is in everyone's best interest to find ways to prevent homes from burning down. The Bel Air Fire of 1961 led to the banning of the wood-shake roof, and homes built today have little or no overhanging eaves and what they...
Jim the Realtor
Jan. Listings Contest – The Guesses
The final guesses on the number of NSDCC January listings are in - here they are: 211 – Eddie89 213 – Shadash 216 - regina 246 – Anne M 267 – Surfrider 280 – doughboy 293 - Joe 296 - Tim DeRoche 303 – Tom 307 – Jun 311 - SN 317 – CB Mark 318 – Nick 328 – Majeed 337 –...
Inventory Watch
The pendings line is barely noticeable on the graph above because it mirrors the 2024 line closely. The number of pendings dropped because so many sales are closing - there have already been 43 NSDCC closed sales in January, and we should exceed last January's count...
Open-House Report
Over 100 people attended our open houses over the weekend, and the home was well received. It is rare to see an 80-year old bungalow improved this nicely!
LA Fire – How To Help
The first responders have done an incredible job evacuating so many thousands of people at a moment's notice. It will be one of the major stories of this fire because of how few casualties there are - it's been a miracle. How you can help: You can support the Red...
Top 10 Sales in 2024
Here are the ten most-expensive home sales in America last year: https://robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/most-expensive-us-home-sales-1236150305/ This guy flew over the #1 home and a few others on the coast:
L.A. Fire Impact
Jackie said I should do a post on the fires, but I don't have any personal knowledge of what's happening or have anything to add to what we are seeing on television. But I'll add a couple of thoughts. The Cost of Insurance Will Increase Dramatically - If You Can Get...
Our First Listing of 2025
Check out our new listing! 506 S. Freeman St. 3 br/2 ba, 992sf YB:1944 LP = $1,399,000 Are you looking for an updated beach bungalow that is walking distance to everything downtown Oceanside has to offer? This is it! Hardwood floors, like-new kitchen and baths, new...
Attractive Pricing Is Key
Why should home buyers be optimistic about 2025? It's because sales have bottomed (hopefully): San Diego County Annual Sales of Detached-Homes: 2003: 28,251 (high point) 2021: 25,252 2022: 18,378 2023: 14,003 2024: 14,837 It's still going to be a challenge though....

Over List, December
The buyer enthusiasm in the fourth quarter of 2024 was very impressive! The percentage of sales that closed over their list price increased each month, and the 4Q sales were up 27% year-over-year! NSDCC Monthly Sales & Pricing