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6 Things to Look for in a Downtown San Diego Neighborhood

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One of the most important aspects of any real estate decision is location, location, location.  For buyers who have an interest in a condo in Downtown San Diego…choosing a neighborhood that suits your needs and personal criteria is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the home-buying process.  There are 6 distinct neighborhoods  Continue…

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Heather’s Downtown San Diego Real Estate Caravan Review

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Another fantastic day for Downtown San Diego Real Estate. Heather was lucky enough to tour some of the new listings last Thursday (1/30) with the Downtown San Diego Real Estate Caravan, here are some highlights. Parkloft #1006… WOW!!! From the moment you step thru those Penthouse front French doors, it’s spectacular! On your left is an  Continue…

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5 Tips To Help You Sell Your Home

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With the recent surge in home prices around the country, many homeowners are considering putting their home on the market. Here are 5 tips that will help you sell your home. 1. Patch nail holes and repaint Moving inside the house, you’ll want to patch up nail holes in the walls. Ask at a hardware  Continue…

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Our New Sapphire Tower Condo For Sale

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  92101 Urban Living has a new Sapphire Tower Condo for sale in the Columbia District.  Sapphire Condo Unit #1202 is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom floor plan with 1283 square feet.  This luxury Columbia district condo features upscale finishes and panoramic views from a North East Orientation.  The condo has been professionally designed to represent  Continue…

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Are Home Prices Beginning To Top Out?

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While this news may not come as a shock to some, recent trends have begun to show that the surging home prices across the nation have started to slow down at the end of 2013. Pent up purchase demand, lowering unemployment rates, and record low mortgage rates contributed to the rising home prices in 2013.  Continue…

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Financing for Downtown Lofts

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When a buyer considers purchasing a Downtown Loft, one of the most important issues is financing.  Last year the average for “all cash Purchases” of lofts in Downtown San Diego was slightly under 40%.   As we begin 2014, there are several new conditions that can have a major effect on financing for Downtown lofts  Continue…

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Gaslamp Parking Meters Changing Times!

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I just read an article on the NBC 7 website that needs to be shared with all of you. If you park in the Gaslamp, you’re about to notice a change in the hours. Beginning next month, meters in the “Hospitality District” will change their hours from 8:00am-6:00pm to 10:00am-8:00pm. This change will have a  Continue…

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What Does “Flipping A House” Really Mean?

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As a buyers agent, it’s becoming more and more common for my clients to ask about what it would take to start “flipping houses.” Flipping a house is generally considered to be buying a fixer-upper type (usually a distressed sale) home for well below market value, doing the necessary repair work/upgrades, and then reselling for  Continue…

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New Mortgage Rules Mean Less Options for Homebuyers

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In 2010, the Dodd-Frank bill was passed. The first wave went into effect immediately and impacted many of our day to day banking regulations. Now, to start 2014, we’re seeing wave 2 of the bill and it’s many new regulations in regards to mortgage lending practices. Thanks to these new regulations on mortgage rules, many  Continue…

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San Diego Real Estate Update

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  For San Diego Real estate news and statistics, DQNews.com is one of the best resources for good reliable information.   For San Diego specifically, you are able to view both home sales and Median Price analytics in every community.   In one of their recent articles this week entitled “Southland December Home Sales at Six  Continue…

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Why Are The World’s Ultra Rich Investing In Real Estate?

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A recent article in the Sacramento Bee shares some insight into the world’s “Ultra Rich” and their investment portfolios. The article shows a steady progression of ultra rich investors moving away from stocks and bonds, and focus more on investing in Real Estate. Privately owned real estate now makes up about 20% of the wealthy investors  Continue…

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2014 Predictions for San Diego Real Estate

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This is the time of year when everyone gets out their “crystal ball” and tries to predict what what will happen in San Diego Real Estate.  In his Union Tribune article entitled “Where will SD Home Prices Go in 2014?, Jonathan Horn has several real estate professionals address this exact issue.  Most experts believe that  Continue…

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