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If it's happening in San Diego then I'm probably writing about it. And, if it's happening in real estate you can bet I am. My blog is focused on helping people learn about the process of buying and selling real estate and everything that goes along with it including the emotional up's and down's. Every once in a while I will also spotlight neighborhoods like Clairemont, Bay Park and Point Loma that I love to work in (because I'm lucky enough to live here). I'm a San Diego native, so I love to share this great city with others who appreciate it as much as I do and want own a piece of heaven right here on Earth in San Diego.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
San Diego Open House – Saturday, 11/19 in Clairemont (92117)   One of the lowest priced homes available in Clairemont and super clean! Not a short sale or a bank owned property.   Buyer’s agent will be holding the open house and standing by to help you make an offer on this great Clairemont start...
11/17/2011
Are houses moving right now! That was the question I heard today when I followed up with a prospective seller I met several months ago at my open house. My answer? A resounding...YES!! Without boring him (or anyone reading this post) with stats and figures, I’ll point to a recent true story of a ...
11/15/2011
Weekly Market Update for Clairemont – 92117   Clairemont, in the 92117 zip code – is a central community located in the city of San Diego, California. Clairemont is comprised of several neighborhoods within the 92117 boundaries: BayPark, Bay Ho, and Clairemont Mesa.   Central location Beyond it’s...
11/13/2011
Weekly Market Update for Clairemont - 92117 in San Diego, California   Clairemont, in the 92117 zip code – is a central community located in the city of San Diego, California. Clairemont is comprised of several neighborhoods within the 92117 boundaries: BayPark, Bay Ho, and Clairemont Mesa.   Cen...
11/06/2011
I love QR codes! I love them so much that I’ve enveloped them into my everyday life in my real estate practice. Once way that I love to use QR codes is in support of open houses.I usually do 1 to 2 open houses a week and I typically hold the same house open concurrently, as long as I am getting t...
10/18/2011
There is a lot of discussion lately about the use of QR codes. The discussions aren’t only centered around their use in real estate, but in general business practices. Personally, I have chosen to embrace the QR code early. Not because I think they are the ticket to boatloads of business, but bec...
10/13/2011
Try as we might, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was unsuccessful in convincing congress to extend the higher loan limits set in place several years ago.   So with that, I want to share the new conforming loan limits.   Effective now (since October 1st) San Diego county FHA and GSE loa...
10/12/2011
I love these pictures and wanted to share them with you here. I took these photos of San Diego Petco park from a business meeting I attended at the DiamondView meeting room in a high-rise building overlooking the park. Petco Park diamond and stadium view. Petco Park in San Diego with skyline view...
10/10/2011
The housing market is on the mend in many parts of the country, but media reports may still be causing you to hesitate before taking the plunge from renter to homeowner. Low interest rates, a great supply of houses from which to choose, and motivated sellers are just a few of the reasons why now ...
10/03/2011
If you’re considering a selling your home through a short sale, but are concerned about the affect on your FICO score then the following charts should be extremely helpful.   In the first chart we see the affect several actions have on a FICO score in the 680 range and on a score in the 780 range...
09/29/2011
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If it's happening in San Diego then I'm probably writing about it. And, if it's happening in real estate you can bet I am. My blog is focused on helping people learn about the process of buying and selling real estate and everything that goes along with it including the emotional up's and down's. Every once in a while I will also spotlight neighborhoods like Clairemont, Bay Park and Point Loma that I love to work in (because I'm lucky enough to live here). I'm a San Diego native, so I love to share this great city with others who appreciate it as much as I do and want own a piece of heaven right here on Earth in San Diego.