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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!
2012-01-18 Strong Interest in Refinance Applications
The Mortgage Bankers Association has reported that a strong interest in finance applications has been driving up the numbers of new loans. They actually jumped with 23 percent in the U.S. if you compare this week to the prior. Read Wall Street Journals article Refi Activity Hits Highest Level Since August for more information.
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2012-01-18 Strong Interest in Refinance Applications
The Mortgage Bankers Association has reported that a strong interest in finance applications has been driving up the numbers of new loans. They actually jumped with 23 percent in the U.S. if you compare this week to the prior. Read Wall Street Journals article Refi Activity Hits Highest Level Since August for more information.
2012-01-15 Early Mortgage Payment Might Save Money
Should you decide to pay off your home mortgage early you will net interest savings compared to making monthly payments for a set period of time. Read MercuryNews article “Real: Pay off mortgage early to save money” for more information by clicking the link below.
2012-01-15 Early Mortgage Payment Might Save Money
Should you decide to pay off your home mortgage early you will net interest savings compared to making monthly payments for a set period of time. Read MercuryNews article “Real: Pay off mortgage early to save money” for more information by clicking the link below.
2012-01-13 2011 Foreclosures Fell to Lowest Level Since 2007
CNN Money is in their article “Foreclosures fall to lowest level since 2007” saying that Foreclosure filings during 2011 decreased to a level equal to the numbers in 2007. Click the link below to read their article.
2012-01-13 2011 Foreclosures Fell to Lowest Level Since 2007
CNN Money is in their article “Foreclosures fall to lowest level since 2007” saying that Foreclosure filings during 2011 decreased to a level equal to the numbers in 2007. Click the link below to read their article.
2012-01-12 San Diego County Property Tax Due Today Jan 12, 2012
For more information about the deadline on paying your property taxes visit the County of San Diego Treasurer – Tax collector on the link below for more information.
2012-01-12 San Diego County Property Tax Due Today Jan 12, 2012
For more information about the deadline on paying your property taxes visit the County of San Diego Treasurer – Tax collector on the link below for more information.
2012-01-10 A Slight Increase in Home Prices
Fannie Mae reported that a slight increase in home prices occured in the last month of 2011. They also think that home prices will rise with 0.8 percent during 2012. Read the Wall Street Journal’s article “Survey: Mood Improves on Home Prices” for more info.
2012-01-10 A Slight Increase in Home Prices
Fannie Mae reported that a slight increase in home prices occured in the last month of 2011. They also think that home prices will rise with 0.8 percent during 2012. Read the Wall Street Journal’s article “Survey: Mood Improves on Home Prices” for more info.
2012-01-09 The Chargers New Stadium is Put on Hold
The Chargers will be staying in Qualcomm and playing their games there for one more year. They have decided not to exercise their option to leave for now but are still considering a future option in the East Village in Downtown San Diego.
2012-01-09 The Chargers New Stadium is Put on Hold
The Chargers will be staying in Qualcomm and playing their games there for one more year. They have decided not to exercise their option to leave for now but are still considering a future option in the East Village in Downtown San Diego.
2012-01-08 Downtown San Diego Projects from 2012 – 2016
Read the San Diego Union Tribune’s article “San Diego’s key building projects, 2012-16” for more information on the major projects that are already in session or are about to start in Downtown San Diego. See link below.
2012-01-08 Downtown San Diego Projects from 2012 – 2016
Read the San Diego Union Tribune’s article “San Diego’s key building projects, 2012-16” for more information on the major projects that are already in session or are about to start in Downtown San Diego. See link below.
2012-01-07 A Good Time to Get a New Mortgage
The opportunity for new homebuyer and for the ones who would like to refinance is here as the mortgage interest rates that are near all time low most likely continue throughout 2012. MercuryNews.com is in their article Real estate: 5 reasons to get a new mortgage in 2012 giving you a couple of reasons why it would be a good time to get a new mortgage. To read more, click on the link below.
2012-01-07 A Good Time to Get a New Mortgage
The opportunity for new homebuyer and for the ones who would like to refinance is here as the mortgage interest rates that are near all time low most likely continue throughout 2012. MercuryNews.com is in their article Real estate: 5 reasons to get a new mortgage in 2012 giving you a couple of reasons why it would be a good time to get a new mortgage. To read more, click on the link below.
2012-01-06 30 Year Mortgage Rate Is Back to 3.91%
The record low 30 year fixed mortgage rate of 3.91 percent is back. As we all knowthe average rates has been really low the last couple of months and the beginning of the New Year 2012 is following 2011s footsteps when it comes to keeping the rates low. Read USA Todays article below for more information!
2012-01-06 30 Year Mortgage Rate Is Back to 3.91%
The record low 30 year fixed mortgage rate of 3.91 percent is back. As we all knowthe average rates has been really low the last couple of months and the beginning of the New Year 2012 is following 2011s footsteps when it comes to keeping the rates low. Read USA Todays article below for more information!
2012-01-04 2012 Might Continue With Low Mortgage Rates
The low mortgage rates that occurred during 2011 might be here to stay for a while longer. Experts say that 2012 will continue in 2011 footsteps with record low rates, falling home prices as well as high unemployment. Even though 2011 had record low mortgage rates not too many took the advantage of buying a home.
2012-01-04 2012 Might Continue With Low Mortgage Rates
The low mortgage rates that occurred during 2011 might be here to stay for a while longer. Experts say that 2012 will continue in 2011 footsteps with record low rates, falling home prices as well as high unemployment. Even though 2011 had record low mortgage rates not too many took the advantage of buying a home.