Archives for September 2013

San Diego Home Prices: Not A Housing Bubble

There have been lots of discussions about the state of the housing market especially for us here in San Diego who have seen home prices rise over 20% from a year ago. In fact, much of the discussion leans towards calling this increase in home values a 2013 Housing Bubble with an economist on our […]

2013 Housing Bubble: Housing Affordability Index

Yep, it’s another housing bubble. Four months ago something troubling happened in the housing market. The home price affordability index tracked by the National Association of Realtors slipped below it’s long-term trend line, marking a possible beginning of a housing bubble.  This is how CNBC’s article: “Yep, it’s another housing bubble” begins to paint the picture […]

HarborFest Chula Vista

Chula Vista HarborFest a waterfront event is set for this coming Saturday, September 21st, 2013 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. HarborFest is a free event and will feature live music, Seafoodfest, Wine & Beer garden, Kids Zone and so much more. This year’s bayfront festivities will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Port of San Diego. […]

5 Reasons Why You Need A Realtor [Infographic]

Working with a Realtor can have its advantages as evidenced by the fact that 91% of California home buyers in 2013 used a Realtor for their purchase. Here are the top 5 reasons why you need a Realtor in your next home buying experience. 1. Price Negotiation Pricing is the number factor in every home […]

CENTURY 21 Sponsors USA Bobsled & Skeleton in 2014 Winter Olympics

CENTURY 21 Real Estate announced to thousands of CENTURY 21 agents in attendance at their annual Global Conference in March they would be featured front and center to millions of viewers during the 2014 Winter Olympics in the form of TV commercials. CENTURY 21 took it one step further when they announced today in a […]

Home Buyer Focus: Schools over Price, Size & Condition

A recent study by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® showed today’s home buyers are likely to compromise on price rather than schools. If you’ve ever purchased a home or even thought of doing so, you’ve probably had a home buying wish list consisting of various features, the neighborhood, perfect price, just the right size and upgrades […]

$120,000 For Foot wide walkway

According to NBC News,  a Wall Street big shot bought a 1 foot wide pathway in the Hamptons for $120,000 after a fierce 24 bid & counter bidding war.