San Diego Real Estate activity is picking up the pace!!!
April 7, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
The San diego Housing Market is finally starting to show signs of improvement. Offers that we wrote for clients in October are finally coming our of the short sale approval process and are headed for escrow. Situations with Lenders not accepting Home Owner Association due to the high % of deliquent HOA [...]
San Diego Homes Biggest Energy Waster – The Garage Door
March 26, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
It isn’t easy being a homeowner. We’re in the middle of a recession, home prices have fallen, unemployment is over 10%, and everything keeps getting more expensive. Especially the electric bill.
There are lots of tips on how to cut down on the bills, like installing energy efficient light bulbs and installing energy efficient [...]
Accurate National Home Price Index
March 11, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
I have available the complete Federal Housing Finance Agency quarterly report which delivers the actual home sales data based on historical and recent sales across the USA. This report is too lengthy to include in this blog but I will send on to anyone who responds and request it. The data represents a [...]
Back Up offers
February 23, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
I came across this article regarding Back Up offers and we thought it would answers some of the recent questions that we have received from Sellers and Buyers in San Diego.
Every seller’s dream is to receive offers from more than one buyer. Although multiple offers were scarce last year, in some markets and price ranges [...]
Homeowners Insurance – 10 Things San Diegans need to Know
November 10, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Homeowners Insurance – 10 Things San Diegans need to Know
A new home is the most important investment you will make. The second most important investment is homeowners insurance. So before you buy that new flat screen television for the living room, look into what type of homeowners insurance is right for you. If you’re not [...]
Your San Diego Home Needs Home Owner’s Insurance
November 9, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Your San Diego Home Needs Home Owner’s Insurance
Insurance is a very competitive business, and the price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary enormously. Companies offer several types of discounts, but they don’t all offer the same discount, or the same amount of discounts in all states. So, to begin with, ask your agent or company [...]
How Savy San Diego Homeowners are battling Rising Utility Costs
November 6, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Savy San diego Homeowners Battle Rising Utility Costs
Savvy San diego homeowners are battling all-time-high energy costs by incorporating building techniques to make their homes more energy efficient. As more people begin to struggle to meet rising utility costs, these practices are expected to grow in popularity.
Just as current owners are renovating with energy savings in [...]
San Diego Homebuyers get a $6,500 Tax Credit from Congress when they buy
November 5, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
San Diego California– Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole
new crop of San Diego homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.
First-time San Diego homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000
since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted
earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end [...]
A “Final Walkthrough” is neccesary when buying a home in San Diego County
November 4, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
The following is a terrific article on the the Final Walkthrough stage of purchasing a home.
Imagine this. You move into your new home in San Diego County for the first time after closing and, although you transferred the utilities into your name, the lights don’t turn on. There isn’t a single light bulb left in [...]
What San Diego Home Buyers should not overlook when buying a home
November 3, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Most home buyers in San Diego County are trying to cut costs these days. Some even wonder if it’s necessary to pay for title insurance when they buy or sell a home. Skimping here could end up costing plenty if you discover a title defect after you own the property.
Title insurance is paid for once at [...]
