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Tax Reform: How the New Tax Law Affects Home Ownership
February 19th, 2019 by Karen
Tax season is upon us and to make it even more interesting this year, the tax code has changed along with some of the rules that affect home ownership. Key Factors that Affect Home Ownership Standard Deduction The standard deduction has nearly doubled. Many people will get a bigger deduction by taking the standard deduction rather... Read More

2019 Real Estate Market Forecast
December 17th, 2018 by Karen
Posted in: For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate News, San Diego Market Updates
Where are home prices and mortgage rates headed in 2019? Where are home prices headed in 2019? Some people are concerned that we are on the verge of depreciation. However, out of 105 projections by economists, market analysts and real estate experts, 104 say prices are going to continue to appreciate going into 2019 and... Read More

How Long Do Most People Live in a House Before Selling?
December 11th, 2018 by Karen
That depends on where you live. San Diego is drastically different than the national average when it comes to how long people live in their house before selling. The national average increased from 6 years to 10 years living in a home The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of... Read More

What’s Going On With Home Prices in San Diego?
October 21st, 2018 by Karen
Reports are showing that the real estate market is slowing down but how does the San Diego real estate market compare? National Home Prices up 5.5% from August 2017 According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home... Read More

Where are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2019?
October 4th, 2018 by Karen
Mortgage Interest Rates Continue to Rise The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; the higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a... Read More

Service Animals, Medical Marijuana and Other Fair Housing Issues
September 18th, 2018 by Karen
What do service animals and medical marijuana have to do with fair housing? Fair housing laws were designed to prevent landlords and property owners from denying people access to housing, but these laws are constantly evolving. Read about these common fair housing issues and how to avoid them. What is the Fair Housing Act? The... Read More

What Does the Recent Rash of Price Reductions Mean to the Real Estate Market?
August 24th, 2018 by Karen
Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report: There are more price cuts now than a year ago in over two-thirds of the nation’s largest metros About 14% of all listings had a price cut in... Read More

5 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble
August 8th, 2018 by Karen
With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ However, today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here are four key metrics that will explain why: Home Prices Mortgage Standards Foreclosure Rates Housing Affordability Housing... Read More

The Cost of Coastal Living – Home Prices in San Diego Beach Towns
July 21st, 2018 by Karen
What does it cost to live in a beach town in San Diego? Find out the median home sales prices to live in San Diego beach towns now! San Diego Single Family Homes San Diego Condos & Townhomes Download Printable Version – Cost San Diego Beach Towns Homes and Condos Find Your Coastal... Read More

How Long Does the Average Person Live in Their Home?
July 19th, 2018 by Karen
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving. How Long Does the Average Person Live in Their Home? As the graph below... Read More
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