After 6 Months of Declines, U.S. Home Sales Uptick in October

November 30, 2018

After 6 Months of Declines, U.S. Home Sales Uptick in October

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month.

Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include

November 29, 2018

Putting a Sailboat Inside Your House, Read This First

In Genoa Bay in British Columbia, the green tin roof of an enormous estate commands attention. The home sits on the Genoa Bay point and offers unmatched waterfront views of the blue-green bay. The exterior stands as a statement

November 28, 2018

Buyers Market? Price increase slows to 4% growth

Existing home prices in September for the San Diego metropolitan area increased 4 percent in a year, the lowest in the West, said the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices released Tuesday.

Among the 20 areas covered by the index, San Diego’s

November 20, 2018

San Diego gains jobs, unemployment rate stay low in October

San Diego County’s record low unemployment rate held steady in October and was led by gains in education hiring for the start of the school year, according to state labor data released Friday.

The county’s local non-adjusted unemployment rate

November 19, 2018

San Diego resale home price gains slow

Existing home prices in July for the San Diego metropolitan area increased 6.2 percent in a year, its slowest pace since January 2017, said the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices released Tuesday.

San Diego’s price increases were the second-slowest in the

November 17, 2018

Architecture awards honor converted grocery store, mixed-use

The conversion of a nearly 40-year-old grocery store into a luxury gym received top honors at this year’s San Diego architecture awards.

Equinox La Costa in Carlsbad received the honor Thursday night for the $4.4 million conversion of

November 13, 2018

High demand for homes in San Diego up North

The San Diego metro area continues to be one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S. This past May, pending sales for all properties in San Diego County increased 6.9% year over year, and the median sales price

November 12, 2018

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise in U.S.

According to Freddie Mac latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the first week of September 2018, U.S. mortgage rates jumped over the past week to a level not seen in over a month.

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief

November 6, 2018

Mortgage Rates Retreat, but Housing Market Supply Crunch Won’t Let Up

Rates for home loans fell in tandem with the bond market, a welcome respite for the housing market after a recent run-up in home financing costs.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.85% in the October 18 week, down 5 basis

November 5, 2018

Glorietta Bay Inn Sells for $39 Million

SAN DIEGO – The historic mansion in Coronado once owned by magnate John D. Spreckels has sold to a Los Angeles hotel company for $39 million. This home was Spreckels primary residence.

Over 100 years ago the landmark

November 3, 2018

San Diego rent hits all-time high of $1,960

San Diego County’s average rent hit an all-time high in September of $1,960 a month, said a report released this week from MarketPointe Realty Advisors.

The increase was mainly led by nine new apartment complexes opening in 2018, all commanding

October 15, 2018

The votes are in: Do sellers control the price in negotiations?

According to a recent first tuesday poll, 64% of our readers see sellers leading price negotiations on the sale of a home. Poll results from March 2018 yielded a more decisive answer, with 76% of