Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four […]

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity. Here’s […]

What You Need To Know About Down Payments

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Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement to buy a home, be sure to consider all possible alternatives and talk with a financial expert. […]

Christmas Tree Recycling

The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, through Jan. 23, and features 16 drop-off locations available to City residents. The program turns recycled Christmas trees into useful products. Trees are given a second life by converting them into high-quality compost, wood chips and mulch products for residents and business owners to purchase year-round. City residents may […]

Monthly Market Report – DECEMBER 2023

A Note To You This Holiday Season

As we approach the end of the year, the holiday season brings with it warmth, joy, and reflection. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, create lasting memories, and express gratitude for the journey that has unfolded throughout the year. In the realm of real estate, the holiday season holds a distinctive significance — […]

The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying

There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can afford. At the same time, there are still fewer homes available for sale than the norm. These are two of the biggest hurdles buyers are facing today. But there are ways to overcome these things and still make your dream […]

50 tips to get ready for the rainy season in your December garden

Article from the Nan Sterman, San Diego Union Tribune, December 2, 2023 December is gift-giving time, and what better gifts to give your gardening besties (or yourself) than the opportunity to become a better gardener? That’s the goal of Garden School, the gardening program designed specifically for San Diego and Southern California gardeners. Visit waterwisegardener.com for more […]

Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?

When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a move, that […]