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Selling in a slower winter market

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 10:16am. 313 Views, 0 Comments.

With North San Diego county feeling the effects of seasonal slowing (i.e less homebuyers buying), many homeowners consider waiting for spring to sell their property.  Here is a generalized argument for selling now:

  • Less competition from those unwilling to sell during the holidays creates an advantage.   Less competition means better chance to sell.

  • Low sales in winter set the "comparative sales" used by appraisers and brokers to gauge value.  Low foreclosure/short-sale sales will make it difficult for today’s highly cautious appraisers, buyers and brokers to approve higher sale values within a 6 month period. In short, get ahead of the curve.

  • Current low interest rates are encouraging to buyers.  Rates can fluctuate…

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Real Estate In The News: Rates, Sales & More

Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at 9:36am. 157 Views, 0 Comments.

 

The Los Angeles Times

Mortgage rates hold steady, Freddie Mac survey says
The interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week at a 60-year low while the 15-year fixed loan edged down to a new record low, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said in its weekly rate snapshot.


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HousingWire

Five more years of housing problems, with some stability in local markets
The housing market remains shaky and is unlikely to deliver significant growth in prices over the next five years, according to a new survey of economists, real estate professionals and analysts.

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The Los Angeles Times

Sales of previously owned homes jump in August
The number of homes sold increased 7.7 percent in August compared with…

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$339,900!! 148 TERRACINA WAY VISTA, CA 92083 - 3 Units

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 1:48pm. 165 Views, 0 Comments.

 

http://www.youtube.com/lundteam#p/u/2/gAI9cqqbto8

 

We just got the list price on a 3 unit building in Vista.  Great value.  $339,900.  Not in the MLS yet.  Needs about $10-15K in carpet and paint.  Rents are strong with the garages. 

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