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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.
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2012-11-01 Mortgage Rates Are Keeping Itself Steady at Record Low
Realtor Magazine and the article "Mortgage rates remain near record lows" inform that an average of 3.39 percent for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was seen this week. This is lower than last week when the rate stood at 3.41 percent.
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2012-11-01 Mortgage Rates Are Keeping Itself Steady at Record Low
Realtor Magazine and the article "Mortgage rates remain near record lows" inform that an average of 3.39 percent for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was seen this week. This is lower than last week when the rate stood at 3.41 percent.
2012-10-30 Comic-Con to stay in Downtown San Diego Until 2016
The San Diego Union Tribune and the article "Comic-Con to stay in San Diego through 2016" reports that organizers of the event has decided to agree to a 1 year extension leaving Downtown San Diego with an additional year as host.
2012-10-30 Comic-Con to stay in Downtown San Diego Until 2016
The San Diego Union Tribune and the article "Comic-Con to stay in San Diego through 2016" reports that organizers of the event has decided to agree to a 1 year extension leaving Downtown San Diego with an additional year as host.
2012-10-29 Bank Owned Homes For Sale Has Been Declining
DSnews and the article "Agents suggest banks may be holding onto REOs" reports that bank owned homes for sale has been declining and that this may be one of the reasons for the increase in home prices.
2012-10-29 Bank Owned Homes For Sale Has Been Declining
DSnews and the article "Agents suggest banks may be holding onto REOs" reports that bank owned homes for sale has been declining and that this may be one of the reasons for the increase in home prices.
2012-10-26 The Federal Reserve is Moving Forward with Stimulus Campaign
Realtor Magazine and the article "Fed Renews Vow to Keep Rates Low" informs that the Federal Reserve is keeping its promise to move forward with the stimulus campaign that includes keeping mortgage rates low until the real estate economy shows more stability.
2012-10-26 The Federal Reserve is Moving Forward with Stimulus Campaign
Realtor Magazine and the article "Fed Renews Vow to Keep Rates Low" informs that the Federal Reserve is keeping its promise to move forward with the stimulus campaign that includes keeping mortgage rates low until the real estate economy shows more stability.
2012-10-25 Pending Homes Up in September
Realtor Magazine and the article "Pending Home Sales Improve in September" reports that homes for sale changed status into pending with 0.3 percent from the month before. Compared to a year ago, pending homes increased with 14.5 percent in September 2012.
2012-10-25 Pending Homes Up in September
Realtor Magazine and the article "Pending Home Sales Improve in September" reports that homes for sale changed status into pending with 0.3 percent from the month before. Compared to a year ago, pending homes increased with 14.5 percent in September 2012.
2012-10-24 Short Sales Still a Complex Process
The OC Register and the article "Short sale process still too tough" reports that accroding to a recent survey the short sale process is still very complex and hard to go through even after the banks willingnes to get the process simplified.
2012-10-24 Short Sales Still a Complex Process
The OC Register and the article "Short sale process still too tough" reports that accroding to a recent survey the short sale process is still very complex and hard to go through even after the banks willingnes to get the process simplified.
2012-10-23 Refinancing Has Increased in 2012
The Sacramento Bee and the article "Restructured HARP helping more underwater homeowners to refinance" reports that in July about 75,000 home owner in California refinanced under HARP. This is about 25,000 more owners that refinanced under the program during all of 2011.
2012-10-23 Refinancing Has Increased in 2012
The Sacramento Bee and the article "Restructured HARP helping more underwater homeowners to refinance" reports that in July about 75,000 home owner in California refinanced under HARP. This is about 25,000 more owners that refinanced under the program during all of 2011.
2012-10-21 Home Sales Fell in September
The Los Angeles Times and the article "Existing homes sales fell 1.7 percent in September" reports that last months sales numbers fell from the previous month. They also talk about that the trends in the real estate market remains good.
2012-10-21 Home Sales Fell in September
The Los Angeles Times and the article "Existing homes sales fell 1.7 percent in September" reports that last months sales numbers fell from the previous month. They also talk about that the trends in the real estate market remains good.
2012-10-18 Foreclosures are Falling
Realtor Magazine and the article "Falling Foreclosures Pushing Up Home Prices" reported that the slowdown of foreclosure sales is one of the reasons behind the rise in home prices.
2012-10-18 Foreclosures are Falling
Realtor Magazine and the article "Falling Foreclosures Pushing Up Home Prices" reported that the slowdown of foreclosure sales is one of the reasons behind the rise in home prices.
2012-10-14 Inventory of Low-priced Homes Declined in CA
The Los Angeles Times and the article "Number of low-price homes plummets in state" reports that the inventory of homes that sold for less than $313,200 has declined in California.
2012-10-14 Inventory of Low-priced Homes Declined in CA
The Los Angeles Times and the article "Number of low-price homes plummets in state" reports that the inventory of homes that sold for less than $313,200 has declined in California.