Mindi Landry, Realtor with Century 21, Award in Escondido, CA was recently named a 2013 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner for San Diego County. This level of excellence is achieved by fewer than 5 percent of the real … Continue reading
Congratulations goes out to Bernardo Elementary School in Escondido, CA. This school has received a 5 star rating from GreatSchools.org Reviews on this school reflect the high level of parent involvement, the friendliness of the children that attend the school … Continue reading
On December 6, 1846 American troops, under the direction of General Stephen Kearny fought the Californio forces commanded by General Andres Pico. The battle of San Pasqual was the bloodiest battle in the Mexican-American war. The Americans didn’t think that … Continue reading
Things are looking up for home sales and prices in North San Diego County. Continue reading
These 3 things could keep your Escondido home for sale from closing escrow. Continue reading
And now for something completely different… 90′s rap star Vanilla Ice is showing us how to flip properties and make money by investing in real estate. Continue reading
Right now, there is a 90 – 120 day “window of opportunity” to sell before we see the majority of the foreclosures hit the market. Waiting to sell until winter or the beginning of next year will probably guarantee you one thing, a lower selling price. Continue reading
Buying, financing or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. One of the best ways to get a realtor that you can trust is to ask for referrals from friends, family and co-workers who have either purchased or sold their houses successfully. But you may still wonder… Is this the right person for me to work with? Will our personalities work well together? Do they understand the current real estate market. Will they be an effective negotiator? Here are 3 questions to ask your realtor and yourself before you sign on the bottom lin Continue reading
If you’re a renter considering purchasing your first home here are some costs that you may not think of. These ‘hidden’ costs may put a crimp in your monthly budget, if you’re not prepared for them. Check out this list so you become a wise homeowner. Continue reading
This news may seem a little dreary, but we’re on an upward trend in San Diego County. March defaults were down 19% over one year ago. (When a homeowner hasn’t paid their mortgage for 3 months, a notice of default goes out.) According to the analysts at DataQuick Information Systems, San Diego County has 1,837 homes that are at least 3 months behind on their mortgage. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2009 596,414 families owned their own home. We all know that the number has fluctuated, but we can clearly see that the ratio of people defaulting on loans is small compared to the number of homeowners.
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