Despite the adrenaline rush given to our San Diego real estate market, we are still sluggish at the upper end of the market, and still quite hot at the entry level. Essentially, any home for which you can get a conforming home loan ($417,000) or less, it is technically a seller's market with onl
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08/01/2010
Do you love the beach? Would you be OK with these Pacific Ocean white water views? What if you could turn around and see this view to the East? These two views go together from the same, one-of-a-kind, vacant lot. It is one of the few remaining parcels undeveloped Del Mar real estate. With abo
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07/29/2010
Mortgage backed securities prices are down on the session as the stock market rebounds and housing data not as bad as was feared - meaning potentially higher interest rates. The Jobless Claims number came in a 464k vs. 450k est. But, the Leading Indicators came in a bit better than expected -0.2%
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07/22/2010
Retail sales saw a drop for June, according to advance estimates released by the Census Bureau last week. June retail sales, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $360.2 billion, the bureau said. This represented a 0.5 percent dec
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07/21/2010
Mortgage Backed Securities prices are up, even as the latest round of corporate earnings are better than expected. Uncertainty about the markets and the economy seem to be propping up bond prices very well - which means that interest rates remain low Later today, Fed Chief Ben Bernanke will spea
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07/21/2010
This is a great report. Please note the graph showing the spike in sales due to the homebuyer tax credit. I expect sales to continue to ease until next year. This Month in Real EstateJuly 2010 ......................................................................................................
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07/21/2010
Some posts just stand on their own. I think this one needs no introduction or explanation! :-) As many qualified would-be buyers are opting to rent instead of committing to a real estate purchase, it seems to me that many are missing out on one of the most incredible opportunities in the last 1
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07/20/2010
You don't need to live in a condo to be subjected to homeowner association rules - CCRs (codes, covenants, and restrictions). And it should come as no surprise that few people bother to read through the voluminous documents. So then, what happens when violations are discovered and the current b
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07/20/2010
When Downsizing? Be Sure to Tell Your Children...A Funny Story was posted, I realized I had a very similar story to tell. A little more dramatic (although I was the one who got to laugh). We moved about 9 miles from our old house, but kept it as a rental. We held a party at the new place. One
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07/04/2010
I thought the following would be useful for anyone interested in the current state of affairs with respect to forecosures, deed in lieu, and short sales Robert BoyerWJB Home LoanInvestment Property SearchSan Diego Real Estate Homes for SaleWe get so many questions about what is a DEFICIENCY JUDGM
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07/04/2010
