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The Real Estate Market in Carmel Valley, Del Mar and Solana Beach in 2015
The real estate market in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley continued to remain healthy throughout 2014 but prices increased at a much slower rate during that time – approximately 5% – as opposed to 24% in 2013. So, while these 3 nei...
The Real Estate Market in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley in 2014
The real estate market in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley has recovered in dramatic fashion over the last 2 years. There has been consistent and steady growth in home prices while at the same time, inventory has dropped way below normal...
Home Inspections and Appraisal Inspections – What’s the Difference?
Home Inspections vs. Appraisal Inspections If you are buying your first home, or if it’s been a while since you have, you may not know (or remember) what the difference is between a home inspection and an appraisal inspection. Our new home...
Fireplace Safety
This is a short post about fireplace safety. This morning (11/6/13) in Pacific Beach, a condominium fireplace went up in flames after the residents lit the fire for the first time this season. No one was apparently hurt but the resulting fire c...
Community Enhancement Fee
What is a Community Enhancement Fee (CEF)? Known by different names, such as a private transfer fee, community transfer tax and similar sounding names, a CEF is a fee paid at closing when certain homeowners sell their home. The CEF is often fou...
Watch the Water Pressure in Your Home
Homeowner Tip: According to home inspectors our home buyers use, the average San Diego home’s water pressure should be between 60-70 p.s.i (pounds per square inch) and should not exceed 80 p.s.i. Water pressure that exceeds 80 p.s.i. can dama...
Are Mortgage Interest Rates Rising? 3/16/13
Mortgage Interest Rates Continuing to Rise Slightly Due to Improved Unemployment Rates The national unemployment rate recently dropped from 7.9% to 7.7%. More people are being hired which helps boost the economy. All good news for sure. ...
What Happened to All of the Homes for Sale? 2/19/2013
2 years ago, there was too much inventory. Last year and now, there is not enough. What’s going on? Well, no one is quite sure of the reasons for the low inventory levels but many are interested in the topic – from REALTORS, to home ...