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Worrying about a pending housing crash? A recent report by CoreLogic revealed that U.S. home values appreciated by more than 37% over the last five years. Some are concerned that this is evidence we may be on the verge of another housing “boom & bust” or housing crash like the one we in San Diego

What is Middle Class in San Diego?

March 25, 2015

Featured Blog Posts, Living in San Diego, Market Trends

by Scott Murphy As a San Diego real estate agent, I am also a student of living costs for various cities and what constitutes a middle class. Median income can be a good measuring stick for determining middle class incomes. This chart from Huffington Post’s Planet Money illustrates median income for the 30 largest cities in

San Diego Wildfire Information

May 21, 2014

Carlsbad, Featured Blog Posts, Living in San Diego, San Marcos

As south Carlsbad and La Costa home owners, we were fortunate to escape the recent fires here. However, were still glued to the media and phones worried about our clients, agents and friends who were at ground zero for the recent wildfires in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos and other areas in San Diego County. If

Saving Water in San Diego

March 22, 2014

Carlsbad, Featured Blog Posts, Home Improvement Tips, Uncategorized

Though we specialize in Carlsbad real estate, the California drought affects us all–and we are all about saving water in San Diego. This infographic from the California Association of Realtors (CAR) shows where so much of our water goes, but I am wondering if some of these uses could go dual-purpose. Could running sink water

Biggest Buyer Turn-Offs in San Diego, CA Real Estate

October 15, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, Home Improvement Tips, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy What are the biggest buyer turn-offs in San Diego real estate? I recall showing a home once and was met at the front door by a dog that didn’t growl, but had an attitude that was kind of sour. As we stood in the foyer looking at the living and dining room

San Diego Real Estate Market in 2014?

October 3, 2013

Carlsbad, Featured Blog Posts, Market Trends, Market Updates, San Diego

by Roberta Murphy This morning, Scott and I attended a very interesting conference hosted by Craig Sewing and where we were privileged to hear Alan Nevin, a leading San Diego real estate economist, speak on the future of the San Diego real estate market in 2014. And rather than putting together a cohesive article, I will share

Need a San DIego Realtor–or Not?

September 10, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, San Diego Communities, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

We might come up with 200 reasons why you need a professional to handle your San Diego real estate matters. And you might come up with a dozen or two reasons why a San Diego Realtor might be a waste of money. We, of course, have a vested interest in this argument, and are basically

Benefits of Owning a Home in San Diego?

August 27, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, Living in San Diego, San Diego, Tips for Buyers

Do kids of San Diego homeowners fare better in school than children of those who rent? Are there benefits of owning a home in San Diego? This graphic, provided by the California Association of Realtors, seems to suggest that might be the case. Of course, it is self-serving in that it promotes home ownership and

California Prop 60 and 90 Information

August 17, 2013

Baby Boomers, Featured Blog Posts, Relocation, San Diego Communities

Transfer your CA property tax base with Prop 60 and 90? The idea of settling in San Diego attracts many who are retired or considering retirement–especially if they are California residents who qualify for Prop 60 or 90. Hardly a week goes by without someone seeking retirement relocation to San Diego and if they currently

San Diego Real Estate Recovery?

August 13, 2013

Encinitas, Featured Blog Posts, Market Trends, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy Though we hear rosy real estate reports, the San Diego real estate recovery has proved to be an uneven one, according to a report in this morning’s U-T San Diego. As might be expected, North coastal San Diego County fared the best with Carmel Valley just 3.2% off its former peak price.