If you are considering the under-$1,000,000 market around the Del Mar/Solana Beach/RSF/CV area, you've noticed how low the inventory has been. If you are thinking of expanding your horizons, how about a La Jolla beach cottage?
If you are picky about what you're going to buy, and will only offer on quality properties that are priced attractively, then you need to have an effective bidding-war strategy. Practice on this one! Leave your guess on what the sales price will be in the comment...
Most would prefer a smaller house with a more traditional floor plan, but for La Jolla this is a lot of square footage for the money:
