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Even if you do not think of yourself as a real estate investor, you cannot ignore the great potential for value appreciation the downtown San Diego real estate market offers. For this reason, it is important to take full advantage of open house visits. Open houses are part of a real estate selling strategy that Continue…
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Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned buyer, buying a new home can be a source of stress. Uncertain financing is probably one of the biggest sources of this type of stress. However, being prepared and educating yourself can greatly reduce the angst you might feel about the home buying process. Here is a Continue…
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Owners of lofts in downtown San Diego enjoy some financial advantages in 2018: market conditions are clearly in their favor if they wish to sell or rent their units thanks to continuous socioeconomic development. If you wish to rent out your loft, you can do so with the comfort of knowing demand will be healthy. Continue…
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The home buying process can be exhausting. If a buyer is “in escrow,” it means the weeks of visiting potential properties and making offers is almost over. Once the transaction is finalized, buyers officially become homeowners. However, escrow doesn’t mean the process is over, and it’s important to be careful. Here are a few things Continue…
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As one of the most attractive housing markets across the United States in 2017, San Diego broke many real estate records. According to a recent study presented by Mark Goldman, finance professor at San Diego State University, median home prices and sales activity in 2017 were actually higher than in 2005, the peak year of Continue…
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Condos often sell quickly, but the modern real estate market can be a little uncertain, which can end up causing a homeowner to be stuck with an unneeded property that simply does not attract any buyers. If your downtown San Diego condo isn’t selling, take some additional measures to ensure you can find a market. Continue…
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One of the top tips for those selling real estate in 92101 is to remove clutter. Tidying up a property lets buyers focus on the home’s positive features without being distracted by a mess. If you have been living in the same location for a while, decluttering may be easier said than done. Use these Continue…
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As the owner of a condo for sale in downtown San Diego, you should not be surprised to get multiple offers when your property is listed for sale. For many housing markets across the United States, bidding wars among prospective buyers have been called the “new normal” of real estate transactions since 2016, and this Continue…
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When selling Gaslamp Quarter condos downtown, you may end up in a situation where a buyer offers cash. A cash offer means the buyer will pay the price in full immediately instead of getting a mortgage from a financial institution that will then transfer the funds to you. Agreeing to a cash purchase can speed Continue…
Homebuyers are always encouraged to make a home inspection a condition of a purchase offer. While home inspections are advertised as a way to detect issues with major house systems like the foundation and roof, this doesn’t mean inspections aren’t relevant for condo buyers. Just as with single-family homes, condos for sale in 92101 can Continue…
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It is rare to sell a home that is in perfect condition, but putting a condo on the market becomes much trickier if it has structural issues. Downtown San Diego condos that have issues with the roof or walls may scare away potential buyers in many cases. However, you do not necessarily need to spend Continue…
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When you start searching for a new property, you’ll inevitably run into home value tools that promise to give an accurate valuation of your current property. However, you shouldn’t put too much faith in these tools. While they can provide a vague home value estimate, they can’t account for a variety of factors involved every Continue…
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According to an article published in the San Diego Union-Tribune in late 2017, it takes about a month for a downtown property valued under a million dollars to get to the closing table. This is indicative of the seller’s market expected to prevail for most of 2018. These prolonged market conditions are prompting real estate Continue…
As a religious feast, Valentine’s Day dates back to the Leonid dynasty days of the Roman Empire, but its romantic traditions did not appear until the poetic days of Lord Byron in 18th century England. Choosing February 14th to go out on special dates became popular in the 19th century, and the idea for couples Continue…
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In recent years, downtown San Diego condos for sale have become the jewels of the local housing market, which has been enjoying very healthy demand since March 2017. For the New Year, real estate analysts predict seller’s market conditions will prevail during the first quarter and prospective buyers will likely continue to explore condo listings Continue…
Buying a historic property in an area like the Gaslamp Quarter can be an ideal way to get a charming home in a great neighborhood. However, there are some unique challenges that come with buying and owning a property in a historic building. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re a Continue…
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Though some people plan on living in a big house for their entire life, more and more are choosing to downsize after retirement. Moving to a smaller home comes with many great advantages once you are no longer working each day. Downsizing during the golden years and opting for a loft or condo in downtown Continue…
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The relative health of a housing market and its local economy is often measured by the number of mortgages in delinquent, default, or foreclosure status. If we accept this metric, we can assume the downtown San Diego real estate market is in good shape, but this does not completely erase the possibility that you may Continue…
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Whether you’re buying lofts in Gaslamp Quarter or selling condos in Core San Diego, you should carefully consider the real estate agent you choose. Along with an agent’s specialties, recognition, and how well you get along, you may want to consider how much experience the agent has. Without much experience, new agents can be prone Continue…
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Buyers shopping for penthouses in Gaslamp or another neighborhood in downtown San Diego expect luxurious finishes, prime location, and sprawling space. Still, some features are in higher demand than others. Here are some of the most popular features buyers today expect from a penthouse property. Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Location may be crucial, but it’s not enough Continue…