Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before […]
Read More Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This SpringEach year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the […]
Read More Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the HolidaysIf you’re thinking about buying a home, experts say owning a home is historically a good hedge against inflation. Let’s chat if you are ready to start the home buying process today. Just send me an email or call 619-888-2117.
Read More Don’t Let Rising Inflation Delay Your Homeownership Plans1820 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) […]
Read More JUST LISTED: SOUTH PARK OPPORTUNITY!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 […]
Read More How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a BuyerBy 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 […]
Read More The Kensington StoryIf you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during a period of high inflation, […]
Read More Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022Statuesquely perched on a corner lot in the Burlingame Manor tract of North Park, sits this 2-story Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece with a casita above the garage. Designed by master architect Charles Salyers and built in 1926 for the Greenman family (the original blueprints are intact!), its provenance makes it a likely candidate for historic […]
Read More Just ListedFrom: San Diego Uptown News The community garden at Juniper and Front streets is a haven for all who enter. More than a place to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables, this garden is good for the soul. “The harvest enriches our tables, and the community of gardeners nourishes our spirit,” said Robin Parry, Ph.D., grant […]
Read More City’s oldest community garden adding pollinator gardenIf you’re planning to buy a home and have questions, let’s talk. You can contact me by email or call 619-888-2117. Lisa Ashkins, MA, CNE – Broker Associate, DRE#01764182 – Coldwell Banker West
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