Buying a Home in San Diego

The chart below, provided by the California Association of Realtors, is an excellent reminder that there are many components to consider when buying a home in San Diego.  That is why it is so important to have a trusted real estate agent helping you every step of the way.  As a full time professional for over 14 years, I have the knowledge and experience to point out many of the pitfalls buyers often over look on their tour of homes.  While finding the perfect “fit” is an important piece to the home buying process, in truth it is just the beginning.  Overlooking a homes location, lot orientation, condition, deferred maintenance and so on, can have big impacts after closing.  I believe in honestly and I always point out the “good, the bad and the ugly” to my clients as we tour prospective homes.  I often hear “gee Tami we didn’t even think of this and we are so glad you pointed it out to us”.  In the end, I might spend more time with my clients than other agents, but their happiness is worth all the time in the world to me and ultimately we do find the perfect home.  So if you are looking to purchase, or know someone looking to purchase a home in San Diego, give me a ring today- I’d love to help.

Hire a professional to help you when making the biggest investment of your life.

 

Eco-Friendly Homes

Beautiful Ocean Hills Home for Sale

Hurry, this wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, 3 car garage home with 3 fireplaces won’t be around for long!  Located in the highly desirable Ocean Hills Area of Vista/Oceanside, this lovely cared for home does not disappoint.  Peek ocean view from second level, one full bathroom and bedroom downstairs and private backyard which backs up to open space are just a few of the many wonderful features this home has.  But please don’t take my word for it….call me today to schedule your private showing of this once in a lifetime home.

Housing Challenges for an Aging Population

SOLD in Just 6 Days and for TOP Dollar

I listed and sold this amazing Ocean Beach town home in just 6 short days to a new lucky homeowner!  Just minutes to the beach, this wonderful town home had everything you could want- open floor plan, natural sunlight, fireplace, tons of storage, and a huge private outdoor deck!  What a gem!!!

Amazing Value in Vista

Fabulous location at the rear of the complex & close to detached garage. 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms upstairs end unit w/vaulted ceilings & flooded with natural light. Central heat & AC. W/D in unit + all appliances convey. Newer counter tops, recessed lighting & tons of cabinets in kitchen. Stylish tile showers with glass doors in both bathrooms, newer faucets & tile floor. Spacious balcony off dining room offers outdoor entertaining options. Fireplace in living room. Detached garage + 1 assigned spot.

Open House Sunday 12/11th from 1- 4pm.  Please stop by and see this great condo and super value!

 

Opportunity Knocks- Not Yet in the MLS

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!

Why Buy a Home- A Quick Glance Into Home Buyers Motivation to Move

Check out why most buyer’s move from renting into owning in this easy to follow chart from the California Association of RealtorsWhyBuy

The Model Home Effect

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:

  1.  The environment is neutral.
  2. The colors and interior decorating accent the home’s features.
  3. 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.
  4. All details are looked after from a clean walkway and front door to a fresh bouquet of flowers welcoming you at the entry.
  5. All maintenance and would be “work” for buyers to do is done, leaving the impression that owning your home will be effortless and rewarding.

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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

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!

 

 

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