Not yet listed- Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath, upstairs bright townhouse with detached one car garage + one additional parking space. Central AC/heat, fireplace, vaulted ceilings and W/D. Will be entertaining offers from $264,900 to $279,900. Hurry, this one will go fast!
Amazing Town Home on Hendrix Pond for Sale
July 11, 2016 by
Come see this amazing town home on Hendrix Pond! One of only 10 homes in Timberlane II that sit right on the water’s edge. Enjoy sound of ducks and birds from the patio. Water views from dining room, kitchen and master bedroom. Great split level floor plan with detached one car garage + assigned parking space. This one is a must see! Easy access to I-15, Allianz University, Miramar, Middle and High Schools and so much more.
Why Buy a Home- A Quick Glance Into Home Buyers Motivation to Move
February 22, 2016 by
Check out why most buyer’s move from renting into owning in this easy to follow chart from the California Association of Realtors
Remodeling Your New Home
January 14, 2016 by
Owning you own home can bring years of fun and enjoyment to the creative at heart. Since many of our homes in San Diego were built in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s a lot of home buyers set their sights on personalizing their home after closing. For many this can mean new landscaping or even extensive remodeling renovations. Putting your own style on your home is one of the best aspects of home ownership, in my humble opinion. The chart below, provided by the California Association of Realtors, illustrates some of the costs extensive renovations can cost California Homeowners. As a homeowner myself, I find the chart a bit on the high side for what most of my buyers experience. But certainly, if you are moving walls and gutting a home, the costs can add up quickly. If you are unsure of the costs of a project you wish to do to your new home, give me a ring, I can help put you in touch with trusted and honest contractors for your next big project.
The Model Home Effect
January 11, 2016 by
The model home effect is everything when it comes to putting your home on the market to sell. The reason? Well within the first 15 seconds of entering your home, a buyer has developed an opinion of your property. Often times that can mean an offer, or no offer from a prospective buyer. Putting your best foot forward and creating a “model home effect” to the best of your ability and budget, will come back to reward you in the end. A model home has several key points:
- The environment is neutral.
- The colors and interior decorating accent the home’s features.
- The sound is soft, quiet or enchanted by subtle background music. The homeowner has thought of everything to appeal to the senses from lights being left on, to candles burning with a pleasing smell.
- All details are looked after from a clean walkway and front door to a fresh bouquet of flowers welcoming you at the entry.
- All maintenance and would be “work” for buyers to do is done, leaving the impression that owning your home will be effortless and rewarding.
You only get one chance to make a good impression so don’t waste your valuable time; develop a solid and smart list of things to do to ready your home for the market and begin to work on them today! For a free consultation about the best areas to spend your time and money, give me a ring today. I’m happy to help.
2015 Sales Report for Homes in Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo and Mira Mesa
January 6, 2016 by
Single family homes sales remained strong in 2015 in our I-15 corridor of San Diego. From January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 home sales for the following communities are as follows:
| Mira Mesa | Scripps Ranch | Rancho Bernardo |
| 609 Single Family homes sold | 471 Single Family homes sold | 471 Single Family homes sold |
| (down 10% from 2014) | (down 12% from 2014) | (down 10% from 2014) |
| Average Sales price = $433,482 | Average Sales price = $686,593 | Average Sales price = $674,900 |
| (Up 8% from 2014) | (down 10% from 2014) | (down 10% from 2014) |
| Median Sales price = $464,500 | Median Sales price = $464,500 | Median Sales price = $464,500 |
| (Up 8% from 2014) | (down 10% from 2014) | (down 10% from 2014) |
2016 is predicted by most economist to continue to see modest gains in San Diego’s housing community with modest appreciation. Interest rates have slowly begun to rise although they are still at historic lows. This coupled with rising property values, now is the time to jump into San Diego Home ownership before rates make payments cost prohibited. Give me a ring today….I can help!
Buying a Home in San Diego
January 6, 2016 by
Calling all first time home buyers or buyer’s in need of financing assistance. The California Association of Realtors has developed a great tool to help you find down payment assistance in the community you are buying in.
Just visit downpayment.car.org, enter the property’s address to see if downpayment assistances is available in your preferred neighborhood. With many of the programs about to be relished with the start of a new year, don’t wait. You could help you and your family save thousands of dollars, and potentially afford a larger home, with this help. Check out the diagram below, provided by the California Association of Realtors, or give me a ring today for help!
How to Hire A Contractor in San Diego
December 14, 2015 by
Remodeling your home or yard can be a huge undertaking. While exciting, it can also be stressful and costly. There are however some tips to help you succeed in your remodeling endeavors. The number one rule San Diego Realtors use is to always obtain at least 3 quotes, in writing, from licensed contractors. Not only will you have 3 different costs to examine, you will have 3 different perspectives on exactly how the contractor will approach the remodel. This can be hugely informative and actually help to give you ideas. It’s one of the best things you can do.
The Contractors State License Board also outlines several other tips and suggestions in the chart below. You of course can give your local friendly real estate agent, Tami McCraw, a call for a few names and recommendations. I’m happy to help!
San Diego Ranks As Top 10 Real Estate Markets in the US
November 23, 2015 by
In a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, San Diego was found to rank #7 out of 20 cities in the US as some of the hottest real estate markets! Of the 20 cities, 11 of the hottest markets were found to be in California.
Below is a chart of NAR’s findings. Keep in mind, homes in these cities sell 29 to 48 days faster than other cities in the US. From personal experience I can tell you even around the holiday season, homes in San Diego sell fast! So don’t delay. If you need help finding the perfect home for you and your family, give me a call today….I can help!
New Listing In El Cerrito- America’s #1 Neighborhood
August 29, 2015 by
Voted by Redfin as the #1 hottest neighborhood- El Cerrito is the place to live & this one has it ALL. This modern 3 BR, 2 BA home lives like new construction as it was taken down to the studs, expanded & meticulously remodeled. Features include: new master BR & BA, enlarged bedrooms, new kitchen, appliances & bathroom, new wiring & 120 panel, new roof, new HVAC & windows, 2 car garage, new plumbing & tankless water heater, new flooring & paint, new stucco, drought tolerant landscaping + so much more. You have to see this beautiful home for yourself!
Showings start today at our first open house from 11 – 2 PM, then Sunday (8/30) from 1- 4pm
Tami McCraw
