Del Mar Real Estate Blog

Market Summary: Del Mar Houses Currently there are 139 Del Mar houses for sale with an average market price of $3,269,968. The lowest-priced Del Mar house is listed at $599,900 -- and the highest priced house is listed at $61M (only in Del Mar!). Del Mar houses with an ocean view start in the hig...

Del Mar Condos for Sale Market Summary: Del Mar Condos Currently there are 47 Del Mar condos for sale with an average market price of $953,317. The lowest-priced Del Mar condo is listed at $164,900 -- and the highest priced condo is listed at $1.695M (it's on the sand). Del Mar condos with an oce...

The good old days of simply saying "I'm a U.S. citizen" to cross the border are over. Now, you need a passport. Well, if you've never gotten one, here's what you do: If you plan to travel outside the United States -- and re-enter -- you're going to need a passport; a passport is a document that v...

I just took finished a listing appointment (the property was listed with someone else and did not sell) -- and I couldn't believe the condition of the property. The home was in good condition, but it was a mess. Crap everywhere. With all the home staging programs and HGTV, I didn't think there wa...

Merry Christmas Everyone!Some of my best memories growing up were playing Risk or Scrabble or Monopoly up until all hours of the night with my dad, brothers, uncles, causins. Afterall, when did so many family members get together to have fun. Playing games, eating cookies, drinking soda. Hearing ...

Mortgage Banker vs. Mortgage BrokerMany consumers think mortgage companies are simply banks that lend their own money. In fact, the company that you work with may be either a mortgage banker or a mortgage broker. So, what's the difference?A mortgage banker is a direct lender, meaning it lends you...

Here's a winner! Yes, it does take a bit longer than most turkey recipes, but who's in a hurry? Slow-Smoked Turkey w/Syrup-Coffee GlazeServes 10+ LeftoversPrep Time = 1 Hour | Total Time = 3 HoursIf you have a grill with a lid and a bag of hickory chips, you can smoke a turkey. To make extra deli...

I just read another blog which indicated they let the buyer move in 5 days early to take the pressure off a fast move.I can't think of anything worse. I've been there, done that -- and it was a disaster.We wanted to accommodate the buyers -- give them time to move. The buyers, their agent, the le...

While this home is in the North Woods -- it is actually very sophisticated. Unlike most homes in the Bemidji, Minnesota area, this is not your pine or log home.This home is FSBO -- but I am cooperating with Buyer's Agents.Check it out: http://www.bemidjirealtor.com/Thanks.

There's soooo much good info on AR about real estate -- I think you have it covered. Yesterday I had a bad call with a potential client -- I was steamed -- and after the call I went for a walk. I came back and felt great! I did some quick research and found this:Walking rates as one of the most p...