The Sweet Nothing of Sundays 4th of July Edition Shhhh, I’m doing Sunday, My Silent Sunday. No Phone, No Text, No Emails, No Meetings...Silence.  Sometimes we flop all day and relax, read books, work in the garden, etc.- then go for an evening hike to get some exercise and enjoy the beauty of San Diego. Today we hiked a trail that pops us out (eventually) on the UCSD Medical Center in Science Research Park, adjacent to UCSD. There's a curious building here, it looks out of place. I've driven past this for years never noticing it; it took hiking to discover the obvious. What is this structure located in a garden, off the main road, just North of a parking lot?It may be because long before this was the UCSD Medical Center in Science Research Park, it was actually Camp Calvin B. Matthews 1... 07/04/2017

Casa de Alvarado is a complex of 188 condos and town homes located in close proximity to SDSU. The complex was built in 1970 and continues to be very popular because of the generous size of the units and the location between College Ave and 70th St. on Alvarado Rd, a frontage road with easy access to Interstate 8. The trolley stop on Alvarado Rd is just a 5 minute walk from the complex providing easy access to the University, Mission Valley and downtown. The buildings on the back of the complex feature condos on 3 stories. They are 2 bedroom, 2 bath units at a surprisingly large 1139 square feet.   They also feature a long hallway of cabinets for an impressive amount of storage, and the master bedroom not only has a walk-in closet but a second exterior door leading to a hallway or outsi... 08/24/2016

Want to be close to your kids attending SDSU in the fall? There are currently 56 homes for sale near San Diego State University in beautiful neighborhoods like Talmadge priced affordably under $500,000. Forbes magazine just launched a social media campaign named #MyTopCollege that ranks America's top colleges based on graduation rate, student satisfaction, post-graduate success and student debt. This year the magazine asked students and alumni to chime in with their votes. The magazine said the SDSU community wasted no time Instagramming and tweeting their photos of gorgeous San Diego views and even pets to prove why SDSU is a top college. Everyone from the Aztec teams to the marching band got in to the action to give San Diego State University a fast start in the contest.Find Talmadge ... 06/25/2014

It has been a fairly quiet morning thus far regarding market trading. The November Trade Deficity declined to $34.3 Billion (far below the consensus of $40.0 Billion...and the lowest level since October, 2009). Janet Yellen was confirmed by the Senate last night to be the next President of the Federal Reserve. The Dow is currently up 125 basis points. There will be no further economic data released today. 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 over 2 years at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  To make things... 01/07/2014

Mortgage rates continue to improve with the jobless claims reports. Tomorrow will be very telling as the actual unemployment numbers will be revealed. Today might be an opportune time to consider locking in your rate if you are currently applying for a mortgage! 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 How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RA... 04/04/2013

Jobless claims came in lower than expected, and an improving outlook for the labor market ahead of tomorrow's big Employment Report has continued to hurt Mortgage Backed Security (MBS) prices thus far this morning. 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 How To Read The Charts Below. Also, make sure to learn THE TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES (to help understand the relationship between... 03/07/2013

Today might be a pivotal day for mortgage rates as the Fed will meet later this afternoon and provide an updated policy statement. We've seen a sharp increase in weekly jobless claims along with significant increases in wholesale inflation. This daily mortgage interest rate report is provided to equip 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 dupe... 09/13/2012

We are amidst a WILD RIDE this morning with the market. After a brutal start, we have bounced back into positive territory. Continued uncertainty over the economy and the eventual presidential election continue to propel the market into curious directions. If you or someone you care about is considering a mortgage, please feel free to share this daily mortgage rate market update with them.  You can access a chronological database of these reports at www.JasonGordon.info whenever desired.  Also, make sure to learn about THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure you make the best financial decisions and avoid falling for clever marketing gimmicks. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Thursday 8-9-2012 ... 08/09/2012

What can we expect from mortgage rates for the rest of the month? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this complimentary daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Friday 3-23-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if you are a Real Estate Agent attempting to ... 03/23/2012

Leap Day was painful for mortgage rates! What can we expect from mortgage rates in the month of March? All Real Estate Professionals & Consumers are advised to stay informed about interest rates and learn THE TRUTH BEHIND MORTGAGE QUOTES to insure the best financial decisions are being made without the distraction of marketing gimmicks. Whether you're a newbee, market analyst (or somewhere in between), keep yourself informed of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why) by subscribing to this daily update. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is current as of Thursday 3-1-2012 and will help you understand todays best mortgage rates. If you are a Buyer/Borrower who is still on the fence (or if you are a Real Est... 03/01/2012

Attention SDSU Students,  Diego Homes Property Management has over 20 SDSU Homes for Rent all within walking distance to San Diego State University. We have a wide selection of 4 bedrooms, 5 bedroom, 6 bedroom and even 7 bedroom homes. Some rentals feature hot tubs, pools, flat screen tv's, granite counter tops and much more.  Diego Homes Property Management has over 20 years property management experience in San Diego making us one of the most professional management companies around. If your looking to rent a nice home near SDSU campus, start your search here! San Diego Homes Property Management - SDSU Houses for Rent   Realtors -  If your looking for a top notch property management company in San Diego to partner with, contact us today. We have great incentive programs and experience... 02/04/2012

Looking for SDSU Homes For Rent For The Fall Semester or Now? We are largest off campus property management company in the San Diego State University area.  We have over 50 Houses for you to choose from. Each property includes landscaping services, online account management and 24/7 emergency assistance. When you lease a home from us, you can expect superior service because our properties are a step above the rest! Renting from us means that you can: Pay your rent online View your account details online Download important documents and leases Submit repair request in writing View outstanding invoices or account balances Why live in dorms when you can live in one of the finest SDSU off campus housing options available? There are over 50 SDSU homes for rent available for you to check out ... 03/14/2011

Foreclosed Homes in San Diego Climbs to 1 in 8   A study conducted by RealtyStudy.com showed one in eight homes for sale in San Diego County are foreclosure listings. Of the 19,300 homes listed for sale in San Diego, 2,400 of these are foreclosures. Perhaps even more alarming is that banks own 75% of properties held under the Real Estate Owned (REO) foreclosure inventory. Click the link at the top to be taken to the full article to learn more about the study. A couple questions that we cover are: How do median prices compare among all foreclosure sellers? What explains the differences in median prices between foreclosure sellers? Just the Facts One in eight homes for sale in San Diego is a foreclosure listing. Banks own 75% of these foreclosures, while also having the highest median pri... 02/07/2011

  HAMP: The Government’s Best Answer to the Foreclosure Crisis?   My team put together this great article on HAMP, click the link above to read the entire article.  Some bullet points it covers are: Background info on HAMP Who is eligible for the Home Affordability Modification Program (HAMP)? Criticisms of HAMP Read the full article, HAMP: The Government’s Best Answer to the Foreclosure Crisis?, and post your comments today. 02/07/2011

  The California One Action Rule – Avoid a Deficiency Judgment – Know Your Rights! My team just posted this information piece on the California One Action Rule...this states that lenders can only take "One Action" against a defaulting borrower. This article answers several questions, such as: What exactly constitutes an “action” under California law? If my property forecloses, can I still be sued for the remaining debt? Why is it necessary for California to have a “One Action” Rule?   We hope this article helps you to know your rights as a California homeowner in default! Please click the link at the top of this post to go to the complete article on the California One Action Rule. 01/31/2011

San Diego real estate sales, after the just expired tax credits, look like they are about to soften again. It would seem that the federal tax credits merely postponed, delayed, or softened a meaningful and inevitable correction. Plus, I don’t know if low interest rates alone will keep existing home sales on the upswing, Don’t be fooled by the upcoming home sales reports because many of the homes that went under contract in April had closings scheduled for May and June. Just like we saw with Cash for Clunkers, these government cash programs just pull sales forward with little real new sales. “Expect a payback in July and August,” said Zillow economist Humphries, “A lot of current demand in the marketplace has been stolen from those months.” “The period of sustained, dramatic declines in ... 06/23/2010

Some day I'm going to get into a car accident. I just know it. Whenever I'm out and about, I'm distracted by the signs of various businesses as I drive by them. I like to see not only the names of businesses but any exterior marketing that they might be doing. There's an Irish bar over near San Diego State University called Effin's Pub and Grill. I don't know if the owner's name is Effin, but I've always liked innuendos, and if you think hard enough, remembering that you're in college student territory, you can imagine all the effin language in this Irish bar, and the bar certainly plays it up. You can order "great big effin' tacos"; barbecue wings that are "effin' spicy"; an extra large one-topping pizza for just $9.99, a "great effin' deal"; or a pizza with everything on it, "the effi... 02/11/2010