Monthly Market Report – MAY 2022

This could be the right time to consider buying or selling property, let’s connect and we can discuss the local San Diego market. Just send me an email or call 619-888-2117. Lisa Ashkins, MA, CNE – Broker Associate, DRE#01764182 – Coldwell Banker West

JUST LISTED: SOUTH PARK OPPORTUNITY!

1820 29th Street, South Park 3 + 2 Optional BR, 2.5BA I 2,208 ESF Offered at $1,300,000 SUPER SOUTH PARK OPPORTUNITY! Transform this large two-story property into a dream home or perhaps income producing units. Please review the floor plan in the documents section to get a feel for the flexible layout. The upper level (interior photos) […]

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that rates will […]

Monthly Market Report – APRIL 2022

Do you Know hOw Much Equity You Have in Your Home?

Bottom Line: If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity. Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the average homeowner’s equity grew by $55,300. Ready to sell? Let’s connect to talk about how you can use that […]

It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Let’s connect so you can take […]

Consider this before embarking on a House hunt

While mortgage rates remain historically low, they are going up. And, the documentation that Sellers expect to see from Buyers that are financing has gone up as well. Here are some important elements to consider BEFORE you embark on a house hunt: How does a rate hike effect my bottom line? Let’s use a $1,000,000 purchase with 20% […]

The Kensington Story

By Michael Good | House Calls San Diego premier Spanish Colonial neighborhood is ready for its close-up in a new picture book For such a quiet, respectable community, Kensington has had its fair share of mystery and intrigue over the years. Neighborhood lore has it that someone on Marlborough Drive forgot to mow his lawn back […]

Monthly Market Report – March 2022

Help the world by composting your kitchen scraps. Here’s how

Rerouting food waste can both help reverse global warming, harness power of soil amendments BY JEANETTE MARANTOS LOS ANGELES TIMES FEB. 12, 2022 6 AM PT The howls on social media have been fierce since the state started mandating that food waste stay out of garbage destined for the landfill. But here’s a confession from a longtime […]