Chris Spade's world in San Diego

I was a little surprised when I read this, however, I 'm excited to see at least one bank is doing something.  Glad to see B of A has a commitment to cleaning up neighborhoods.  You go B of A! OK, I'm kidding here.  I'm not kidding about the free house, but I am kidding about getting a gift for o...

North Park Bank Owned Properties Let me begin by saying, I love North Park.  It's one of those hip communities where you can do just about anything and can find just about any restaurant.  I love it.  Unfortunately, there are a rising number of North Park Bank Owned Properties hitting the market...

Hillcrest Bank Owned Condos For Sale Hillcrest is one of the most vibrant avant garde places to live in San Diego. It's home to many restaurants, night clubs and every kind of small business you can think of.  Hillcrest, like any other community is suffering in this economy and there are a number...

A Tale of Three I've been selling real estate in San Diego's Metro area for going on five years.  I've seen a lot of homes and I've seen a lot of shifting in the current market.  It's crazy.  However, the stark contrast from one zip code to the next is staggering.  For example, in 2010 the media...

Normal Heights Craftsman for sale What was once an eyesore on the community is now the jewel of the neighborhood.  This Normal Heights Craftsman for Sale has all the bells and whistles anyone could ask for.   The seller of the Normal Heights Craftsman for sale has done a bang up job on the remod...

To buy or not to buy, that is the question??? Take if from me, don't believe everything you see or hear on TV.  Why can I say that wish such authority?  Well, I use to be a television news producer with one of the major networks--and believe me, the news skews, and objectivity is hard to achieve....

First time Buyer "I don't want to buy a house right now because I can't afford to buy my dream home."  The fact is, buying your first home gets you one step closer to buying your dream home.    In the book, "Your First Home," Gary Keller talks about real estate being a process.   As a first time...

First Time Buyer One of the best things about my job is that I get to work with a a lot of first time buyers.  It's exciting to see the excitement in someones eyes when they first meet to sit down and chat about buying their first home.   It's nerve wracking being a first time buyer.  I know, I'...

El Cajon Home for Sale Just listed 12 days ago.  This home won't last long.  This recently remodeled home located at 334 Patricia Lane in El Cajon, California has all the bells and whistles.  The seller, with an eye for detail, has made some major improvements to this classic starter home.  Are ...

Paradise Hills Home for Sale An amazing home in a cozy San Diego neighborhood, this Paradise Hills home for Sale has it all. Let me start out by inviting you to take a peek at 594 Valencia Parkway in San Diego, California. On a clear day it's hard to keep the sun out.  The open airy feel allows ...