The number of pendings should drop off after today (the last day of the month has the most closings). The Under-$1,500,000 should be where the action is the hottest, but for the last three weeks, there have been 30+ actives listings in that category. It's the first...
Pittsburgh at least has a couple of pro sports teams. The Steelers are looking good, and the Pirates have that pitcher who came in second for rookie-of-the-year! Top 10 Best Locations for Gen Z Homebuyers Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the top city for...
This year, we've taken more time off than ever before. All for a great reason - to see Natalie performing around the world in an experience of a lifetime for her. It was a sampling of what retirement could be. Did I enjoy being out of the game? No - and I hated that...
Here's a video tour I did for an out-of-town buyer. This 3 bed/2 bath, 2,160sf custom home was built in 2001 in the 'vibrant urban core' of central Hillcrest and listed for $1,775,000. It sold for full price within six days on the market. "Exceptional Custom-Built...
The NAR Clear Cooperation Policy states that every listing must be inputted into the MLS within one business day after it is advertised publicly. The idea is to ensure that every agent has a chance to sell it. Our boss is leading the effort to end the CCP (see above)....
Kelly Howard's new listing is 2 br/2.5 ba, 2,652sf built in1991 and priced at $3,495,000! Welcome to 1593 San Elijo Avenue - an exceptional residence that epitomizes sophisticated coastal living. This high-end, meticulously designed home offers an expansive 2,652...
Remember a few months ago when both Biden and the Padres were flailing and I said that the last half of the year would be so full of distractions that we'd be lucky to see 100 sales per month? How ya feeling now? Last month was spectacular and it looks like this...
The highest sale in Encinitas was the Crescent House for $16,250,000. But that was in May, 2023. Will anyone be surprised if they get close to the $24,850,000 here? Not me. I think I said $28 million in the video but it was the previous agent who had it for...
Do you think divorce means 50/50? Maybe not: The Pritzker estate, a roughly 50,000-square-foot estate on a promontory in the hills above Los Angeles, is one of the largest private homes in the country. At times run by a staff of more than 25 people, it has a bowling...
Somehow I got on email list of this Bay Area appraiser - and he has good tips: Debunking the Bedroom Closet Myth There’s a widespread belief that a room must have a closet to be called a bedroom. Let me clear that up: in 99% of cases, that’s simply not true. So, let’s...
