Putting the Home in Home Delivery   Clean, modern designs, and affordable pricing make factory built houses an appealing option . When customers want to buy land and build a new house, or if they're considering an addition to their existing house, your knowledge of the prefab market can help them broaden their visions for a property. If you work in a housing niche or simply appreciate the knowledge it takes to work in a niche, a new book might find a spot on your desk or waiting area table. See The Perks of Prefab       This is a repost from a Trulia member. I will be posting about "FACTORY BUILT HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION CONCEPS" frequently as the technology and building standards are improving and diversifying almost by the day.    It is very exciting to see the dramatic advancements and... 05/09/2014

Contact info:  Kyle Whissel | Whissel Realty | 619-618-7997 1874 Key Largo Road, Vista, CA 92081 For Sale Details   Price $340,000 HOA/Maintenance $330 per month For Sale By Agent/Broker   Property Details   Type Condo Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Square Feet 1,518 Lot Size -- Number of Floors 2 Year Built 1991 Parking Spaces 2 Parking Type Garage Laundry In Unit   Property Description   Description A Beautiful home in highly desirable Shadowridre gated community. Pristine condition throughout. You will love the remodeled kitchen with upgraded natural wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Many special features including, tile flooring in kitchen and throughout downstairs, high ceilings, fireplace in the living room. Charming patio, separate laundry room and 2 car ... 04/10/2014

North County Home Values - Home Values in North County are on the Rise Have you toyed with the idea of selling your home but are unsure of its value or your current equity? Statistics show that property values have indeed risen and the average home has increased in value by 21.9 percent over last year. While San Diego County continues to experience an increase in residential home values, North County San Diego is seeing the largest increase, which include both coastal (Oceanside, Carlsbad, Cardiff by the Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Solana Beach and Del Mar) and inland areas (Fallbrook, Bonsall, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Poway).   What does this mean to you? As a homeowner you most likely have more equity than you realize, which affords you the opportunity to move u... 03/25/2014

VA Home Loan With Zero Down Up To $546,250 Purchase Price In Vista CA Vista CA - Did you know that qualified veterans can obtain a VA home loan in Vista CA with zero money down up to a sales price of $546,250?  This limit is for VA home loans closed in Vista CA from February 28, 2014 through December 31, 2014. In late December of 2013, the VA announced the new VA Zero Down loan limits for 2014 for Vista CA.  At that time, the VA Zero Down Loan Limit was going to be $527,500 which was an increase from the 2013 VA Zero Down Loan Limit of $500,000.   However, the VA Zero Down Loan Limits for Vista CA were REVISED and there was a slight increase from $527,500 to $546,250. Does this mean that the maximum VA loan in Vista CA is only $546,250?  Absolutely not.  This just means that someone pur... 03/21/2014

Homeowners, Do You Have FIST FULL of    CASH    In Your Backyard?     You could be sitting on a FIST FULL of   CASH   and not even realize it.   There are literally thousands of homeowners throughout the United States who could be maximizing their home and property value, usability and functionality while insuring a place for them to live out their lives. Or perhaps provide a home for their Children and even Grandchildren to live instead of having to go through the heartbreak and inconvenience of  selling the home they love and raised their family in.   Do you realize that one of the main reasons MILLIONS of BABY BOOMERS are downsizing is not because they WANT to but because they HAVE to.  They simply can't afford to stay in their homes and they don't have the physical and/or financial ... 03/03/2014

Shadowridge Homes For Sale and Sold Report for January 2014   Shadowridge, CA Homes for Sale have seen steady price improvement month to month as well as year to year as inventory levels remain at all-time lows. The Numbers Month to Month and Year to Year The median sales price for Shadowridge, CA Homes for Sale was $481,967 inJanuary 2014 compared to $438,975 duringDecember 2013 and $395,611December 2013. The number of Shadowridge, CA Homes for Sale that sold was9 inJanuary 2014 vs.8 inDecember 2013 and6 that soldJanuary 2013. There are11 Shadowridge, CA Homes for Sale that are in contract which represents 49% of the overall available inventory of23 homes. A few highlights of the current Shadowridge, CA Homes for Sale are shown below and represent a nice cross section of properties av... 02/27/2014

 "Granny Flats", "Accessory Dweling units" (ADU's), "ELDER COTTAGES"   Synonyms for an     "ADU"   Be you a Grandparent, college student or "Baby Boomer" caught in the middle of the "Sandwich Generation" this is lexicon you will learn to become familiar with.      "The Californian" Factory Built Backyard Home by    "Silvercrest Homes"   Just to clear up some general misunderstandings about the budding and pervasive industry and growing market for, Granny Flats, Casitas, etc      PARK MODEL (Above): Don't become confused about what is and what isn't an "ADU". A PARK MODEL by definition is a RECREATION VEHICLE (RV) under 400 square feet. It is not to be construed, and most, if not at all times, not zoned  or ever permitted to be used as an "ADU" by most building jurisdictions.   I will do... 02/25/2014

New Homes for Sale at Laurel Pointe in Vista California The new homes at Laurel Pointe are now ready for sale in Vista. The 1st phase of this new development in Vista has been released and models are available for viewing. If you are interested in a new home, let me know and we can take a tour of Laurel Pointe, or other properties for sale in Vista. Laurel Pointe offers 5 floor plans including a single story home (rare in new developments these days) with prices starting in the $600,000s, a great opportunity given the costs of comparable homes closer to the coast (e.g., Carlsbad). A total of 159 homes will be built. The new homes selling at Laurel Pointe offer: 2582 to 3574 +/- SF of living space 3 – 5 bedrooms (with different options per floor plan) including downstairs 2.5 bathrooms O... 02/21/2014

How To Prevent Drainage Issues From Damaging Your Home Part 5   In Parts 1-4 we discussed how "Drainage Issues Can kill A Real Estate Transaction".    If you've been following this series hopefully you have a much better understanding about how these various scenarios can kill your deal.   Thus it should be much easier for Real Estate Professionals, Lenders, Home Inspectors and most importantly Homeowners, Buyers and Sellers to understand the importance of how to mitigate and prevent these situations from ever occurring.   The graphic above illustrates what is called the: "Flow path" of water intrusion from the various "Flood Plains" aka "Standing Water" or "Ponding"  that collects "Runoff" from around the "Perimeter" of the home or from "Water Intrusion" from the "rain gutters" or from... 01/31/2014

THE ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD   PART 4   Drainage Issues Can kill A Real Estate Transaction     In the previous 3 Parts of this series we discussed how drainage issues can kill a real estate transaction and how the related damages, costs, time, inconvenience and frustration can burden a homeowner, buyer, seller, Real Estate Professional, Lender and Home Inspector.   These issues if not disclosed and addressed from the onset of a real estate transaction can and often do end up in a very costly and time consuming lawsuit that in the end can cost everyone except the attorneys and their team of expert witnesses a lot of time money and energy.   In this, Part 4, we will address the costly issues resutling from the lack of something as easy as a little PRO ACTIVE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE on one of the ... 01/30/2014

Drainage Issues Can kill A Real Estate Transaction PART 1   This post is dedicated to and all stakeholders involved with a real estate transaction. Be you a homeowner, home buyer, real estate professional, contractor, home inspector, lender, title or escrow company you need to know this.             Above left: A futile attempt at installing an effective French Drain system. No matter how many times we've all heard it....Water doesn't flow uphill! This catch basin will have to have a major 3 inch flood on this property in order  for it to function. Middle: Drains don't function well whence damaged or clogged. Right:  Always place catch basins below ground level and at the lowest spots on the property allowing water to gravity flow towards the storm drain system.   For several decades no... 01/26/2014

Things You Need To Know About "FACTORY BUILT HOUSING"   Part I The Difference Between a "HUD MANUFACTURED HOME"and a "MODULAR HOME".   With the ever increasing demand for new and resale homes emerging and  a growing shortage of inventory in today's market a new trend in FACTORY BUILT HOUSING is beginning to emerge throughout most areas in the Real Estate Market.   As a Factory Built Housing Dealer & Contractor, General Contractor, Real Estate Broker, Developer, Investor & Property Manager we want to pass some information along that we feel anyone with an interest in "FBH" should know. By the end of this series we are confidant that anyone currently engaged in the sale, purchase, lending, borrowing, construction, new development, remodel or home inspection involving a Factory Built Home ... 01/03/2014

GOOO.....CHARGERS! A Perfect Day In San Diego For We Baby Boomers!     Life just doesn't get any better than this. One of our vendors from Sacramento knows that my lovely wife, Janis, and I are avid Charger Fans so he sent us two tix for some great seats at Qualcomm Stadium  to   watch the CHARGERS beat the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 27 to 24 in overtime.     Knowing we both abhor traffic and that we live in the beautiful and peaceful semi-rural North County (approximately 35 miles and a 30 to 45 minute drive depending on Sunday South bound traffic) we left our home at 10:15 and arrived at the Hazard Center parking structure (FREE PARKING) at about 10:50am. We parked and walked about 5 minutes to the Redline Trolley at Hazard Center ($6 ROUND TRIP FOR SENIORS) for a 10 minute ride to the "Q".  ... 12/30/2013

Crime free Neighborhood?   I've been seeing an inordinate amount of these types of questions popping up in recent weeks. As I've said on the other posts and questions I've commented on there's absolutely no way of guaranteeing that any neighborhood will be a CRIME FREE NEIGHBOROOD.  We're living in a very different time and place today. Unlike anytime since possibly the Great Depression we are living in very volatile and challenging socio-economic times everywhere in America.  With dynamics like poverty, homelessness, unemployment, illegal immigration and often just shear desperation it's clearly obvious why crime is on the rise everywhere. What were once considered very safe and secure upscale neighborhoods are now very viable high value targets for those who wish to prey on them. I've... 12/18/2013

Homes for sale in Shadowridge (Vista, CA) are available now!  Don’t miss your chance to own a home in beautiful Vista, California.  Vista, California is located in Northwest San Diego County and is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  Vista, California is home to 340 days of sunshine per year and has less of the morning overcast and gloom than the coastal cities to the west.  Contact us to today to find out how to make Vista, CA your place to call home!  If you are looking for a Shadowridge homes for sale (Vista, CA) , look no further!  Below are some of the wonderful things that Vista has to offer! Vista is home to 30 schools in the Vista Unified School District, including 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 6 high schools (including magnet schools).  Vista Unified School D... 10/14/2013

Have you been wondering "What's my Shadowridge home worth?"  Good news is that home values have increased in 2013 and are holding strong!  Call me today at 9five1.226.5447 for a specific valuation of YOUR home.  Zillow and online automated valuation systems are NOT as reliable as what I can offer (not to mention their lack of customer service!)!  There is no cost to you to find out exactly what YOUR home is worth. What's my home worth in Shadowridge ?.  Now is a great time to sell your home.  Our impressive marketing plan will get your home sold for the most money in the least amount of time.  Contact us today! Troy Huerta Realtor, BRE 010282047six0.420.5498 10/13/2013

Are you a first-time home buyer, or just want to get back into the real estate market?  Great starter homes in Vista, CA are available now!  Don’t miss your chance to own a home in beautiful Vista, California.  Vista, California is located in Northwest San Diego County and is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  Vista, California is home to 340 days of sunshine per year and has less of the morning overcast and gloom than the coastal cities to the west.  Contact us to today to find out how to make Vista, CA your place to call home!  If you are looking for a Vista, CA starter home, look no further!  Below are some of the wonderful things that Vista has to offer!  Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or want to add to your real estate portfolio, Vista has some fantastic opportuniti... 10/07/2013

Single family Homes in Vista, CA are available now!  Don’t miss your chance to own a home in beautiful Vista, California.  Vista, California is located in Northwest San Diego County and is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  Vista, California is home to 340 days of sunshine per year and has less of the morning overcast and gloom than the coastal cities to the west.  Contact us to today to find out how to make Vista, CA your place to call home!  If you are looking for a Vista, CA single family home, look no further!  Below are some of the wonderful things that Vista has to offer! Vista is home to 30 schools in the Vista Unified School District, including 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 6 high schools (including magnet schools).  Vista Unified School District is also the ... 10/07/2013

Luxury homes in Vista, CA 650,000-900,000 - Vista luxury homes Don’t miss your chance to own a luxury home in Vista, California.  Vista, California is located in Northwest San Diego County and is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  Vista, California is home to 340 days of sunshine per year and has less of the morning overcast and gloom than the coastal cities to the west.  Contact us to today to find out how to make Vista, CA your place to call home! Vista luxury homes are available now, and this is the time to buy! Vista is home to 30 schools in the Vista Unified School District, including 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 6 high schools (including magnet schools).  Vista Unified School District is also the largest employer in the city of Vista.  The Vista Parks and Comm... 10/07/2013

Shadowridge in Vista, California is a master planned comunity, well-designed to bring together the pleasure and convenience of urban living within the beautiful countryside setting. Developed beginning in 1981, Shadowridge has been regarded as one of California's finest, golf-oriented, master-planned housing developments. It’s a perfect place for someone who loves outdoor activities and warm community. There are residences of every style and price range: from small studio condos to larger custom homes. This organized community consists of 2,100 single family homes, 400 condos, and 1,500 apartments making up the 27 sub-associations and communities within Shadowridge. Each of these entities has its unique architecture and atmosphere. In addition to wonderful, modern-day architecture and h... 09/27/2013