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by Mark Murphy Knowing that I am taking a Real Estate Economics course, my slightly older brother Eric couldn’t resist ribbing me at dinner last week by asking, “So how’s the San Diego real estate market doing these days? How’s the market in general?” It’s a hot market, I replied and started off by reminding

Carlsbad Real Estate Lacking Affordability

March 25, 2016

Buying, Carlsbad, Tips for Buyers

Carlsbad real estate presents a problem for our family. I would love nothing better than for our three sons to be able to buy homes in Carlsbad, CA–if for no other reason than to keep them close. Our oldest son bought a La Costa condo several years ago, but the other two are still renting

Home Prices Down?

November 19, 2015

Buying, Market Trends, San Diego

Are home prices down in San Diego–or not? Today’s San Diego Union Tribune noted that San Diego home prices had softened a bit over the month of September, with countywide median home prices standing at $456,750 for the month of October. Overall, though, home prices in San Diego County are up 4 percent year-over-year. Thr

Slower Closings Coming

August 15, 2015

Buying, Carlsbad, First Time Buyers

We are warning our San Diego real estate clients that slower closings coming soon. This fall, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) begins requiring banks to provide consumers with a longer window in which to review loan documentation. The new rule, potentially in effect October 3, 2015, can push closing for San Diego home sales by as

Should You Buy or Rent Your Next San Diego Home?

August 26, 2014

Buying, San Diego, Tips for Buyers

To Buy or Rent that home or condo? This is a dilemma facing not only our San Diego Millennials, but many others as well. Many think: Why not let the landlord take care of repairs and maintenance? Others opine: Why should I be making mortgage and property tax payments for some landlord? Both points are

Downtown Oceanside, CA

May 6, 2008

Buying, Oceanside, San Diego Fun

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by Roberta Murphy I’ve often wondered about life in downtown Oceanside–and what it would be like. Late yesterday afternoon at a Carlsbad Cinco de Mayo fest, I met two wonderful ladies who had spent the last 20 years with their families living in downtown Oceanside. They spoke of life in downtown Oceanside. Their kids went