Just around the corner from our home lies the community of Lake San Marcos. Only laying claim to slightly over 1.8 square miles, Lake San Marcos consist of a high number of high density multi-family structures in the form of condos, townhomes and villas. Predominantly single family homes enjoy the lakeside placement, whereas the condos are landside. Many are placed along the shores of Lake San Marcos, which is a .1 square mile irregularly shaped man-made lake. Recently, a new condo complex of Seaglass is under construction and is nearly completed by D.R. Horton with condos starting in the low $300s and peaking at over $400, 000. On our last visit there, nearly all the homes were under contract, however, if you are interested, let us know and we would be pleased to represent you and che... 09/10/2014

For people who are into golf and other sports, Lake San Marcos in the city of San Marcos, California is a great option. It takes pride in its public executive golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and even paddle tennis courts. Lake San Marcos is a community that has a wide variety of housing opportunities (1273 condominiums and 915 single family homes), and the community is surrounded by a 40-acre man-made lake. First purchased by the Clemson and Wells families way back in 1927, Lake San Marcos and was slowly developed starting in 1946 until it has become what it is today. The Frazar Brothers, who purchased the area in the 1960s, were the ones who have greatly contributed to the improvement of the entire land. In fact, it was their idea to restructure the property by reshaping th... 11/19/2013

Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) have continued yesterday's rally as of this morning.  A number of Fed Officials have suggested over the past couple of days that Investors have overreacted to the most recent Fed announcement, which has helped MBS. Pricing is on average 0.250 better in fees/credits than where we closed yesterday (depending on loan product). This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back nearly 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things easier, I have also posted a quick report on Ho... 06/27/2013

Lake San Marcos home values - Home values in Lake San Marcos Surrounded by homes, ducks, geese and swans, the serene waters of Lake San Marcos forms the sparkling centerpiece for the well-established and beautifully-maintained Lake San Marcos community within the city of San Marcos, about eight miles inland from the Pacific Ocean between the coastal cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas.   Formerly a retirement community, today Lake San Marcos is an all-ages community with the exception of The Chateau at Lake San Marcos condo community which is restricted to residents age 55 or better.   An outstanding feature of this community of some 4,000 residents, is the Lake San Marcos Resort and Country Club. The 140-room resort boasts two golf courses, a driving range, chipping and putting areas, and... 04/12/2013

Lake San Marcos~Buying Foreclosures at the Auction Vs. Buying Bank Owned REO Homes for Sale.   Which is the better deal?  The answer usually lies in what is best for your situation...  Below is some information to help you determine whats right for you...   When we look at the current Real Estate environment it can be overwhelming with all the headlines in the news.  Everyone has a different opinion of where the good deals are and how to find them or where the economy or housing market is headed. We have clients call us all the time wanting to buy foreclosures, short sales, or REO's because they think the thought of them automatically sound like a good buy!    However, is this true?   Lets first have an understanding of what they are and the differences of each. Foreclosures and Short S... 12/18/2012

We continue to see fairly flat market activity thus far this week.  With the Fed meeting scheduled for tomorrow, this might be the calm before the storm. This daily mortgage interest rate report is designed to provide Borrowers & Real Estate Profesionals with factual data regarding where rates are at any given time and what trends are propelling current mortgage pricing on any given day. Feel free to browse the library and research historical rate updates dating back nearly 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  Also, make sure to learn about THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to better understand the relationship between up-front closing costs and mortgage interest rates so you don't get duped by clever advertising campaigns. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage inter... 12/11/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Lake San Marcos Short Sale Realtor. As a Lake San Marcos Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Lake San Marcos Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Lake San Marcos Short Sales. Lake San Marcos Short Sale Realtor Lloyd Cullen is a local Lake San Marcos Short Sale Expert with experienced Lake San Marcos Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Lake San Marcos Short Sale Realtor We specialize in Short Sales for Lake San Marcos and Surrounding Areas A Lake San Marcos California short sale involves the seller, the buyer, and the financial institution that currently holds the mortgage on the home. Even after the buyer and seller... 06/04/2012

Chris O, a fellow Linkedin group member, challenged us to give advice for a newbie business owner.  Okay, so I took the challenge.  Off the top of my head, here's the 3 most important tips that have been successful for me.  Every new entrepreneur can listen & learn: 1) You must have a good contact database and FOLLOW UP consistently. As a business owner, your #1 job is to develop and build key business relationships. 2) You must use a calendaring system and be very organized about updating it every day. Sync it with your cell phone & set up automatic alerts to pop up. I schedule business meetings & events every day (refer to #1 above), and live and die by my calendar. 3) Remember that everything is negotiable. Never accept the first offer that's presented to you. And don't be afraid to ... 01/23/2012

Lake San Marcos, which is located within the community of San Marcos, Ca  and is one of the of the first master plan communities west of the Mississippi, which was created in 1963 has for the month of July, 2010 - recorded its, highest sale for the month. 1614 Via La Plaza, Lake San Marcos, Ca Sold 7/7/2010 For $693,00. 3 Bedroom - 3 Baths (Remodeled) Build 1979 Approximately Sf 2455 Directly On The Lake.     08/04/2010

If you are a homeowner in Lake San Marcos, San Marcos, Escondido or beyond who needs to sell, and if you owe more to the bank(s) than your property is worth, than you may need to participate in a short sale. In a short sale transaction, your real estate agent or a designated negotiator will negotiate with the bank(s) to forgive the difference between what you owe and the buyer's purchase price.Through a process called a Short Sale, you can:   Sell your Home Quickly and Easily for Top Market Value   Avoid Foreclosure and Bankruptcy   Save your Credit   Walk Away from your Home with No Debt and Little or No Tax Consequences Sound too good to be true? It's not!If you need to sell your home, but owe more on your home than it is worth, a qualified short sale specialist can help you sell your... 11/04/2009

Lake San Marcos, California was created by a developer/builder back in 1962 --- the builders name Gordon Frazar,  his vision was to do one last project before that would be his swan song. His aim was to get 'em talking. So his decided to build a community around a pond down the street from a county garbage dump. He had a ton on skeptic's from the builders in San Diego to those up in Los Angeles. Lake San Marcos was the first master planned lakeside community in the United States back in the early sixty's. It was one of the first to market condominiums. It was the first in Southern California if not the country to install underground utilities and cable television lines for its residents. Coming up on July 5, 2012 Lake San Marcos, will celebrate its golden anniversary. The center piece o... 08/31/2009