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Oceanside, CA Real Estate News

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Like other local markets, the Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts in the last several years and continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.  Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller.  READ MORE: Oceanside California - A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community  In July 2009 there were 262 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057,...
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Hello and Welcome to Oceanside California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, Short Sales, and Homes for Sale. July 20th, 2009 Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone.   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Here are some of the latest statistics from Foreclosure Radar hot off the press for June 2009.  If you are unfamiliar with some of the following terms please read below for further explanations. Notice of Defaults for California rose by 11.8% to the second highest level on record at 45,691 f...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Interested in owning a waterfront home in Oceanside California? There are a number of options, depending on your budget. ***************************** Subscribe in a reader If I can provide more information about Oceanside real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net. All content copyright © 2009 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Buyers interested in acquiring waterfront homes in Oceanside California, the most northerly San Diego Coastal community, have a number of options. What you buy, of course depends on budget, primarily, with a range of choices if you prefer a detached home or an oceanfront condominium. The Oceanside real estate market is the least expensive, on average, of the coastal communities, but despite that waterfront homes in Oceanside are still fairly pricey but less so than comparable waterfront homes in the other beach towns of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Cardiff just to the south.  Waterfront home buyers can choose from both attached (condos) and a good number of detached waterfront homes, depending on price range and location along the Oceanside coastline, with homes along Pacific and The Strand...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Hello and Welcome to Oceanside Foreclosure properties. During the recent down turn Oceanside home prices have experienced declines due to the overwhelming number of foreclosures and the tightening of credit. The region also faces pressure due to the recent rises in unemployment. So the question to ask, Is there opportunity to buy in this market? We believe the answer is Yes, but only with the right approach. The potential silver lining and opportunity here is the following: According to Dataquick, in the month of May, 2009 there were 3,094 sales in San Diego county which represents a 8% increase in sales volume over May of 2008. The median home price for San Diego has actually increased by 15,000 over the last 3 months from a low of 280,000 to 295,000 in May. The median home prices in ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Like other local markets, the Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts in the last several years and continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.  Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller. In June 2009 there were 190 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), as compared to 219 in May (a decrease of 13%). Here's the breakdown of overall activity....
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Oceanside California Foreclosures, Bank Owned REO, Short Sale, and Homes for Sale June 29, 2009 Real Estate Silver lining or still too early to tell? Lets look at the numbers... May 2009 Foreclosure, REO, and Short Sale update. According to Foreclosure Radar (A service which tracks every single foreclosure daily in the state of California) in the month of April Foreclosure notices in the state of California saw a decline while foreclosure sales rose in the state of California. Sales at the actual foreclosure auction rose by 32 percent overall.  According to estimates foreclosure sales sold to third party investors at an average of a 28% discount from estimated market value. Notices of default dropped by an estimated 4.2% from the record level set the prior month.  Notices of Trustee sal...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
  Like other local markets, the Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts in the last several years and continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. READ MORE:   Oceanside: A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller.  In May 2009 there were 219 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), as compared t...
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
"May 1st was the deadline for U.S. financial institutions and creditors to comply with the "Red Flag" regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission - an extension from the previously announced November 2008 deadline.  Every business that furnishes goods or services on a delayed-payment basis is required to develop and implement programs designed to detect, prevent and mitigate the effects of identity theft. Written by Charles H. Kennedy, Of Counsel, Morrison and Foerster LLP, this white paper clarifies requirements of the Red Flag regulations and offers guidance for how impacted businesses can prepare," says Iron Mountain. For more information, go to Iron Mountain's web site at http://imknowledgecenter.com/detail.asp?cId=148&pid=1&tyId=4&hId= So Lenders, what's your game plan?  Ho...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Hello and Welcome to Oceanside California Foreclosure Auction, Bank Owned REO, and Homes for Sale. Understanding the foreclosure property auction (also known as Trustee Sale) process takes time, due diligence, and understanding.  Saavy Real Estate investors can find some of the best deals around buying at these auctions, but is it right for everyone.   We would like to help explain further about these auctions and the benefits and downsides of buying Real Estate at them. Understanding the process is the key, and here is how the process goes as an overview: Pre-Foreclosure (Also known as Notice of Default).  Pre-Foreclosure is usually when the current homeowner is 90 days past due on their Mortgage.  The current lender files with the County Recorders office a Notice of Default.  When thi...
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By Barbara Whisenant, Home 4 Sale Carlsbad
(Windermere Real Estate SoCal)
I recently met a wonderful couple who have become clients of mine in the Short Sale process.Unlike so many others out there, they did not buy more house than they could afford, nor did the main bread winner lose his job. Their only down fall came from being in the US Military.The husband was going to retire from the military after more than 20 years, but because the job market in his field dried-up, he reenlisted.Having just recently returned from another tour in Iraq, they are being transfered to yet another location outside of the United States.Because they purchased their home after the 2007 cut off, they do not qualify for the military to purchase their home.This couple has tried everything for trying to sell it themselves to trying to lease out the property & of course the ever pop...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The Oceanside real estate market, like other North County San Diego communities, has undergone dramatic changes in the housing prices in the last several years. Oceanside remains the most affordable coastal community with a wide range of housing available to buyers. Oceanside buyers seeking condos with a budget of under $400,000 have a number of options, although not many west of the 5 freeway and even fewer west of the coast road/Route 101.  Those interested in recently built condos within sight of the downtown area may find Windward to their liking.  The condos at Windward were built beginning around 2005 and lie just on the east side of the 5 freeway. Some condos offer views to the west of Oceanside downtown and the ocean while units to the rear of the complex have views of a canyon ...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Oceanside California Auction, Foreclosures & Bank Owned REO Real Estate We have added a new Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosure Auction Search feature to our website.  You can now search every Pre-Foreclosure, Foreclosure, and Auction property in San Diego County.  This new capability, along with the ability to search all active Foreclosure, Short Sale, and REO listings, along with the entire San Diego County MLS, makes the Four Seasons Realty Website one of the most up to date and informative websites in the region.           Click the Yellow Map Below to search Pre-Foreclosure, Foreclosure, and REO Properties.   April 2009 Foreclosure, REO, and Short Sale update. According to Foreclosure Radar (A service which tracks every single foreclosure daily in the state of California) in the month ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Like other local market, the Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts in the last several years and continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller.  In April 2009 there were 201 homes sold in Oceanside's 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, 92058), as compared to 188 in March (a 7% increase). Here's the breakdown of overall activity.  ...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Hello and Welcome to Oceanside Foreclosure properties. During the recent down turn Oceanside home prices have experienced significant declines due to the overwhelming number of foreclosures and the tightening of credit. The region also faces pressure due to the recent rises in unemployment. So the question to ask, Is there opportunity to buy in this market? We believe the answer is Yes, but only with the right approach. The potential silver lining and opportunity here is the following: According to Dataquick, in the month of March, 2009 there were 3,020 sales in San Diego county which represents a 43% increase in sales volume over March of 2008. The median home prices in Oceanside for that same period have fallen by 27.6% to a median price for Oceanside of 290,000 making Oceanside as a...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Hello and Welcome to Oceanside Foreclosure properties. During the recent down turn Oceanside home prices have experienced significant declines due to the overwhelming number of foreclosures and the tightening of credit. The region also faces pressure due to the recent rises in unemployment. So the question to ask, Is there opportunity to buy in this market? We believe the answer is Yes, but only with the right approach. The potential silver lining and opportunity here is the following: According to Dataquick, in the month of March, 2009 there were 3,020 sales in San Diego county which represents a 43% increase in sales volume over March of 2008. The median home prices in Oceanside for that same period have fallen by 27.6% to a median price for Oceanside of 290,000 making Oceanside as a...
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By Cody Haworth, Carlsbad Homes for Sale
(Four Seasons Properties)
Hello and Welcome to Oceanside Homes For Sale. Oceanside is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California, United States. The city has a population of 173,303. Together with Vista and Carlsbad, it forms a "Tri-City area." The city is located just south of Camp Pendleton, the busiest military base in the United States[2]. Oceanside has experienced dramatic growth since 1970, when its population was 45,000. Much of the city's area was developed into single-family home tracts during the 1970s and 1980s. Since the 1990s, increased commercial and industrial development have diversified Oceanside's economic base. Oceanside is a top real estate choice for its location close to San Diego and the Pacific coast. The most recent median home price for the 3 zip codes of Oceanside includin...
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
Why in the world would anyone want to start a real estate business in THIS market?, you may be asking.  Five great reasons WHY to START a new career as a real estate agent right NOW: 1. Lots of training available (and mentors who are not so busy any more) 2. New, affordable business models due to innovation (including 100% commission Virtual Office) 3. Get your license processed quicker (fewer people applying for licenses) 4. Learn techniques for coping with a downward-depreciating market (they only come along every 10+ years, so in another 10 years, you'll have experience most others won't) 5. Tenacity -- you are building a great future foundation (if you can make it in this market, you will prosper in any type of market) The problem is: where do you start?  And do you know if you will...
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
After months, sometimes up to ONE YEAR of trying to negotiate their loan with their lender (to make their payments more affordable), some homeowners are giving up. CNN's article "Folks losing homes dial 1-800; no one answers" at http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/04/15/foreclosure.phones/index.html WAIT!  You have options.  Don't just throw in the towel and walk away. Yes, it's emotionally nerve-racking!  Yes it can be draining and depressing. But YES, your family's home is worth fighting for!! That's why I recommend hiring an attorney and other professionals who specializes in real estate law and has extensive experience in negotiating with lenders.  Here's some new things I found out: Your attorney can order an appraisal of your house, at LIQUIDATION value (which is lower than market valu...
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