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The following section of the website is devoted to news articles that have information or an impact on the Downtown San Diego Real Estate Market. I always tell clients to not “take my word for it”. I encourage clients to do their own research and form their own opinions. These are the same resources that I refer to, in order to collect my opinions and facts on the state of the Downtown Market and lifestyle. In this section, it is our opinion that the articles we include do not only present one side of the story. We include EVERY interesting article that we find not only the ones that shed a positive outlook on the state of the Downtown Market. For your organizational convenience, we have separated the articles into three sections: Downtown, San Diego County, and National Real Estate/Urban Living General. Many of these articles are used in our blogs and monthly newsletters to stimulate thought and debate.
Please feel free contacting us should you have any questions, comments, or opinions on any of the follow articles. We have done everything possible to make this an interactive site for Buyers and Sellers of Downtown Real Estate. To that commitment, please let me know if you have come across an article (published or personal) that you feel needs to be included on the website. If Downtown is, or is going to be your home, then let us share your information with the Downtown San Diego Urban Community!
2012-04-01 A Low Appraisal Could Stop Your Home Sale
Low appraisals can have a huge effect on how much the bank will be able to finance. We have seen this more recently as the appraisal might be coming in lower than what has been accepted by both seller and buyer leaving the buyer to come up with the difference. For more information click on the link below to access CNN Money’s article “Low-ball apprisal: Mortgage denied”.
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2012-04-01 A Low Appraisal Could Stop Your Home Sale
Low appraisals can have a huge effect on how much the bank will be able to finance. We have seen this more recently as the appraisal might be coming in lower than what has been accepted by both seller and buyer leaving the buyer to come up with the difference. For more information click on the link below to access CNN Money’s article “Low-ball apprisal: Mortgage denied”.
2012-03-31 Mortgage Rates Back to Under 4%
Last weeks mortgage rates made a big jump but this week it is down to under 4 percent again. Want more information. Click on the link below to access the Realtor Magazine’s article “30-Year Mortgage Rates Slide Back to Below 4%”.
2012-03-31 Mortgage Rates Back to Under 4%
Last weeks mortgage rates made a big jump but this week it is down to under 4 percent again. Want more information. Click on the link below to access the Realtor Magazine’s article “30-Year Mortgage Rates Slide Back to Below 4%”.
2012-03-30 Foreclosures Fell in February
The national foreclosures reported for the month of February totaled 66,000 applications. This is 5000 less foreclosures compared to the month before. For more information click the link below to access the Realtor Magazines article National Foreclosures Drop in February.
2012-03-30 Foreclosures Fell in February
The national foreclosures reported for the month of February totaled 66,000 applications. This is 5000 less foreclosures compared to the month before. For more information click the link below to access the Realtor Magazines article National Foreclosures Drop in February.
2012-03-28 New Requirements from the Housing Administration
Starting April 1st, 2012 the Housing Administration have changed their requirements and will from now on not insure mortgages to borrowers that have ongoing credit disputes of $1,000 or more. To read the Realtor Magazines article New FHA Rule to ‘Kick Some Buyers Out’?click the link below for more information.
2012-03-28 New Requirements from the Housing Administration
Starting April 1st, 2012 the Housing Administration have changed their requirements and will from now on not insure mortgages to borrowers that have ongoing credit disputes of $1,000 or more. To read the Realtor Magazines article New FHA Rule to ‘Kick Some Buyers Out’?click the link below for more information.
2012-03-24 Tax Saving Tips
Mercury News is in their article “Tax benefits for home owners” giving you specific tax tips especially if you are a home owner. Click the follwing link for more information.
2012-03-24 Tax Saving Tips
Mercury News is in their article “Tax benefits for home owners” giving you specific tax tips especially if you are a home owner. Click the follwing link for more information.
2012-03-19 Home Owners Worried About Falling Home Prices
HousingPredictor completed a recent online survey among 1,000 home owners and almost half of them are worried about the falling home prices. They said that they would most likely walk away from their mortgage if this continues. Read Realtor Magazines article Poll Reveals More Home Owners Weigh Strategic Default by clicking the link below for more information.
2012-03-19 Home Owners Worried About Falling Home Prices
HousingPredictor completed a recent online survey among 1,000 home owners and almost half of them are worried about the falling home prices. They said that they would most likely walk away from their mortgage if this continues. Read Realtor Magazines article Poll Reveals More Home Owners Weigh Strategic Default by clicking the link below for more information.
2012-03-18 Sailor Statue To Be Replaced
The sailor statue down by the waterfront in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego will be replaced by a bronze version and this has upset some of the art committee members. Three members turned in their badges at the last member meeting held last week indicating it was their last meeting. Read more in the San Diego Union Tribunes article Artists’ “Kiss” resignations reignite debate over port’s art decisions by clicking the link below.
2012-03-18 Sailor Statue To Be Replaced
The sailor statue down by the waterfront in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego will be replaced by a bronze version and this has upset some of the art committee members. Three members turned in their badges at the last member meeting held last week indicating it was their last meeting. Read more in the San Diego Union Tribunes article Artists’ “Kiss” resignations reignite debate over port’s art decisions by clicking the link below.
2012-03-16 Foreclosure Filings Are Falling
Foreclosure filings have been falling as San Diego County measured a drop of 9% in February. Nationwide the filings fell 13% compared to last year. To read more click on the Los Angeles Times article Foreclosures fall in California and U.S. — but it may not last by clicking the link below.
2012-03-16 Foreclosure Filings Are Falling
Foreclosure filings have been falling as San Diego County measured a drop of 9% in February. Nationwide the filings fell 13% compared to last year. To read more click on the Los Angeles Times article Foreclosures fall in California and U.S. — but it may not last by clicking the link below.
2012-03-15 Home Prices On The Rise
The first increase in nine months when it comes to home prices occurred last month in February as the inventory of homes listed for sale rose with 0.5 percent from January leaving the number to be 1.78 million. To read the Wall Street Journals article Spring ritual returns: for sale signs sprout click the link below to access more information about the current real estate market.
2012-03-15 Home Prices On The Rise
The first increase in nine months when it comes to home prices occurred last month in February as the inventory of homes listed for sale rose with 0.5 percent from January leaving the number to be 1.78 million. To read the Wall Street Journals article Spring ritual returns: for sale signs sprout click the link below to access more information about the current real estate market.
2012-03-12 Americans Want to Invest in Homes
In a recent research, Americans are saying that if their finances would improve they would buy a home. To read Realtors Magazines article What do Americans want most once finances improve? by clicking the link below.
2012-03-12 Americans Want to Invest in Homes
In a recent research, Americans are saying that if their finances would improve they would buy a home. To read Realtors Magazines article What do Americans want most once finances improve? by clicking the link below.