February 2016 Housing Market Update

The North San Diego County Association of Realtors have released their local market update report for each city in North County. Below are the latest housing statistics for Encinitas, compared with the state of the market in February 2015: Less Inventory 13.8% decrease in new detached single-family listings 20.8% decrease in new attached single-family listings   40.4% decrease in pending …

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Preparing Yourself for Closing Day

The process of buying a house can often take longer than expected. If you’ve agreed on a closing date, then congrats—you’re in the home stretch! Before heading to the closing table, read up on the documents that you’ll likely need to sign that are related to closing both your house and mortgage. Make sure to allow plenty of time to …

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Get the Best Mortgage Rate in 2016

If you’re looking to purchase a new home this year, you already know there’s a considerable amount of preparation ahead of you—especially when it comes to getting a fair rate on your mortgage loan. Although your credit score does play a major role in your interest rate options, there are definitely a couple more factors that come into play. Below …

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3BR Townhome Now Available at 1651 Sunnyside Ave in San Marcos, $495,000

Welcome to Springfield, a popular gated hilltop San Elijo Hills townhome community. 3 full bedrooms. Quiet interior end unit location. Beautifully upgraded including a remodeled open kitchen w/rich cabinetry, Silestone counter top, SS sink & pendant lighting. Plantation shutters, recessed lighting, neutral tile flooring, new carpet, upgraded baseboards & built in cabinetry in LR.Spacious patio.Enjoy community pool, spa, park area, …

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Recent Homeownership Trends

According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey, the top three reasons Americans gave for wanting to buy a home were for a stable environment, building equity, and the freedom to choose their neighborhood. Confidence in homeownership 85% believe buying a home is a good financial decision 68% believe that now is a good time to …

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Get Smart About Home Buying

Do your research More and more buyers are turning to online listings in their real estate search. You may also want to drive around the neighborhoods you’ve been considering to find for sale signs and open house schedules. Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions: is the home in a flood plain? Have they ever had problems with pests? …

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Open House at 1619 Mapleleaf Court in Encinitas Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 from 1PM to 4PM

This gorgeous Encinitas 3-bedroom home is listed from $995,000 – $1,095,000. Stop by the open house THIS WEEKEND on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 from 1PM to 4PM on both days. See supplement for more details. SPECTACULAR MINI-ESTATE. Ranch style single level 3BR/3BA Plus spacious sunny great room. Premium location. Tucked away double dead end cul-de-sac location. Huge, …

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Competing with Multiple Offers on Your Dream Home

Have a Great Realtor on Your Side Before you make an offer on a home, it’s important to consider both sides of the transaction. What do you want? What does the seller want? What does their listing agent want? The first question is a pretty simple one to answer: you probably want to get the lowest price possible, along with …

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Reasons to Remodel

The National Association of Realtors released a new annual report earlier this week called the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report, which examines the results of remodeling for both realtors and homeowners. This report is the first of its kind, and shows how strategic remodeling projects can have a significantly positive impact on home equity— and even bring in more offers! Below …

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