San Diego Real Estate Realities

2018 was an odd year in Real Estate in San Diego. January through May were booming and then everything slowed to a snail’s pace for the remainder of the year. Overall, inventory declined while prices continued to climb slightly.  Let’s take a look at a snapshot of some popular areas across the co...

This is an open letter to everyone who knows someone who is a real estate agent. You might be their neighbor, friend, or even family. Pretty much everyone knows someone who is a real estate professional. But maybe when it was time for you to buy or sell your home, you didn’t call that agent and i...

I’m excited to announce that my first book will be published in December! And I couldn’t have done it without ActiveRain! The blog posts that I’ve been writing here since 2011 served as the foundation for this book, a step-by-step guide to home buying. The book is written in chronological order, ...

What’s Happening to the San Diego Real Estate Market?If you’ve been listening to all the chatter, you’ve probably heard talk of a shift in the San Diego real estate market.   Well, it isn’t just speculation from your crazy uncle, September saw a major change unlike anything we’ve seen in the past...

$225,000 Imagine having beautiful Lindo Lake right across the street! Perfect for an evening stroll or a picnic lunch. This charming 2 bedroom/1 bath condo boasts a private patio, new range and microwave, ceiling fans, new bathtub, tile and fixtures and a location near schools, freeways, shopping...

You finally made the big decision to sell your home and excitedly put it on the market. There is an initial flurry of activity as agents and buyers come and view the property, but then the days, and maybe the weeks roll buy and you’ve had no credible offers. What do you do when your house isn’t s...

$279,000 - $299,000Location, location, location! Beaches, SDSU, Mission Valley and downtown are just minutes away from this upgraded condo! Beautiful dark cherry stained cabinets in kitchen and bath, granite countertops, new AC and custom window coverings are just a few of the extras you’ll enjoy...

Offered at $723,000Don’t miss this opportunity to own in the charming Rancho Bernardo neighborhood of Westwood with award winning schools and a fabulous recreation center. This beautiful pool home has gorgeous wood floors, a brand new pergola, upgraded bathrooms, custom butcher block counter tops...

After 2 years of month-over-month home price increases we may be starting to see things turn, or at least slow down. According to a report published by Zillow, nationwide home prices rose 8.3% over the last 12 months but appreciation is expected to slow to 6.6% by this time next year. This projec...

$699,000 - $739,000 Attention horse lovers! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional 2.5 acre property featuring 4 covered stalls with water/feeders, an arena, dual pastures and a stylish 400 sq ft tack room. The home was a custom build in 2000 and the spacious, immaculate interior will...