Author Archives: Cheryl

A Look Ahead at New Homes of 2015

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According to the results of a national home builder study, expect new single-family homes to check in at an average of 2,150 square feet by 2015. . Current single family homes measure around 2,400 square feet, which is already a decrease from the peak home size in 2007 of 2,521… Photovoltaics and galvanized siding are…

Appeal Property Tax Assessment NOW | Deadline is Nov. 30 th

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Just 3 days remaining on what could save you Hundreds! Many home owners in Solana beach, Del Mar and Carmel Valley do not realize how much their home values have dropped, either their too busy to find out or don’t want to know.  Take a few minutes to apply and save your hard earned money……

Sinking Mortgages Continue to Fuel Short Sales

Sinking Mortgages

This 4 minute video is worth the time and effects all Americans not just those looking to Short Sell. The communities of Solana Beach, Del Mar & Carmel Valley will continue to see a decline in prices and a rise in Short Sales…according to video report | Transcript: home prices continue to fall. it will…

Solana Beach to Ban Plastic Bags | Who’s Next

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Couldn’t agree more this is long overdue! Progressive communities like Solana Beach, Del Mar and Carmel Valley could all benefit for leading the way is this BAN, read on… By Claire Harlin editor@delmartimes.net Solana Beach is well on its way to becoming the first city in San Diego County to ban plastic bags, after an overwhelmingly…

Pricing Your Home to Maximize Your Net Proceeds!

Pricing your home to maximize your profits

Here are four of the common pricing categories created in the market as Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley seller’s and their agents price homes for sale. Each category includes some comments on why you should or should not want to fall into that group. 1. Clearly Overpriced: Real estate agents know that every…

New Loan limits May Affect the Purchase of Your Beautifull Beach Condo…did you know?

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A big change in the mortgage sector that took effect Saturday, may affect some potential home  buyers in San Diego County. Federal home-loan limits change across the country, including locally, concerning some lenders who believe the shift will adversely affect the housing market. Jonathan Jerotz, vice president of mortgage lending at Guaranteed Rate in San…