San Diego is only for affluent buyers now: Best metro areas for first-time buyers in 2023 Bankrate ranked 50 metro areas across four broad categories: housing prices in relation to local wages; the tightness of the local [Read entire story]
NSDCC Jan & Feb Stats
March 3, 2023
Combining the January and February stats gives us the larger sample sizes to better identify the trends. The sellers are doing a phenomenal job at restricting the supply, and there have been enough buyers to keep the [Read entire story]
Changing How Homes Are Sold
March 3, 2023
Between the lawsuits that will decouple commissions and homes.com that funnels all inquiries back to the listing agent, the buyer-agents are cooked. It’s just a matter of time. Hat tip to RE News – an [Read entire story]
First Test of Spring, 2023
March 3, 2023
This is the type of premium offering that has enough going for it that they should get their money. The non-pool buyers probably won’t like it at any price, but those who want turnkey with big view on a culdesac [Read entire story]
Home Design Trends, 2023
March 2, 2023
Are meaningful design changes coming our way? Are we done with white kitchens yet? Read more here: https://www.sunset.com/home-garden/design/design-trends-2023 [Read entire story]
Tour of New Listing
March 2, 2023
I had four showings of my new listing today, and the buyers sure seemed serious – and we might not make it to open house weekend. Here’s a quick spin around the house, plus a surprise at the end: [Read entire story]
Dark Side of the Moon
March 2, 2023
What many consider to be the greatest album of all time, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, was released 50 years ago today. It was ranked in the Billboard 200 from 1973 to 1988 (15 years straight!). The last time [Read entire story]
NSDCC Feb Sales & Pricing, Prelim
March 1, 2023
It was the most insane frenzy ever, and it was the most intense at the beginning of last year as inventory started to thin out. Compared to that environment, I think these stats look pretty good: NSDCC Monthly Sales and [Read entire story]
$3,950,000 Beach Hut
February 28, 2023
Our new listing across from Tide Beach Park in Solana Beach has fully-approved plans to build a spectacular Mark-Morris-designed California Modern Contemporary – or just enjoy your beach cottage! Mark designed the [Read entire story]
San Diego Case Shiller Index, Dec
February 28, 2023
The local index is 11% lower than its peak in May. The beauty about this market is that buyers don’t have to fight with the decision to buy now or wait. Because the inventory of quality homes is so thin, having to [Read entire story]
Proposition 19
December 4, 2022
Proposition 19 is a ballot initiative in California that would allow homeowners over the age of 55, severely disabled homeowners, and victims of natural disasters to transfer their primary residence’s tax [Read entire story]
Fri 8/12: Divina Jasso
August 11, 2022
When: Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 3 p.m. Where: Duke’s La Jolla, 1216 Prospect Street, San Diego Cost: Not available Age limit: Not available [Read entire story]
Thu 8/11: Ben Benavente
August 11, 2022
When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, 6 p.m. Where: Mission Bay Resort, 1775 East Mission Bay, San Diego Cost: Not available Age limit: Not available [Read entire story]
Thu 8/11: David Shyde
August 11, 2022
When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, 6 p.m. Where: L'Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar Cost: Not available Age limit: 21+ Description: <p> </p><p> </p> [Read entire story]
Thu 8/11: The B Sections
August 11, 2022
When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, 6 p.m. Where: Waterbar, 4325 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego Cost: Not available Age limit: Not available [Read entire story]
Thu 8/11: Keni Yarbro
August 11, 2022
When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, 6 p.m. Where: DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 515 West 13th Avenue Suite B, Escondido Cost: Not available Age limit: Not available [Read entire story]
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