February is full of things to do throughout San Diego County. Check out the calendar of events and see what’s happening in your neighborhood. February 8 Kettner Nights in Little Italy North Held on the second Friday of every month this event has become the place to be for the arts and […]
Archives for January 2013
First Time Buyer’s Top 3 Questions Answered [Infographic]
January 29, 2013 by
First-time home buyers entering the housing market are usually faced with several questions such as how much are entry level homes, how much income do I need to earn to qualify for a loan and how much will my mortgage payment be? Below is an Infographic by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION of REALTORS which answers just […]
Headlines in Real Estate for week ending January 25th 2013
January 25, 2013 by
Housing inventory continues to remain low making it difficult for today’s buyers, Dec homes sales dip slightly and we get a guarranty for 2013. Here are the top real estate headlines you may have missed for this week. Loans for fixer uppers The New York Times Low housing inventory has resulted in a lack of […]
December Existing-Home Sales Down but Who Cares
January 23, 2013 by
Existing-home sales dipped slightly in December and that may be news worthy but among the data delivered Tuesday by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®, there is a much more important take away. Here are the most significant points of NAR’s release. December’s existing-home sales, which do not include new construction were down 1% month-over-month however, year-over-year sales […]
Fannie and Freddie set limits on short sale flipping
January 18, 2013 by
In what appears to be an effort to curb investors from taking advantage of distressed homeowners short selling their homes, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced changes to their servicing requirements for short sales. The most notable change is the addition of a deed restriction which prohibits the buyer of a short sale from selling […]
Headlines in Real Estate for week ending January 18th 2013
January 18, 2013 by
Al look at real estate headlines you may have missed this week. Sharp increase in home prices, fiscal cliff benefits, interest rates and so much more. Year-over-year U.S. home prices up sharply in November San Francisco Chronicle U.S. home prices in November extended their steady recovery from the housing bust, rising 7.4 percent compared with […]
Interest Rates, how long can a trend continue
January 17, 2013 by
If you’ve heard anyone speak on the topic of interest rates for the past year or so you may have heard the phrase “all time low” here and there. The fact is we have experienced several all time lows for a couple of years which have helped the housing market regain it’s footing since its collapse […]
South Bay Power Plant Implosion Set for February 2
January 15, 2013 by
Below is a letter we’ve just received from the office of Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox regarding the Southbay Power Plant and the City’s plans for the land: In a historic milestone for the Chula Vista bayfront, the obsolete South Bay Power Plant is scheduled to be imploded February 2, 2013, weather permitting – which will […]
Owning a Home is Still the Dream [Infographic]
January 15, 2013 by
Owning a home has always been synonymous with the “American Dream” but with the heart ache brought on by the collapse of the housing market, do most Americans still believe owning a home is the American Dream? Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!
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