Archive for December 2013
San Diego Calendar of Events for January 2014
January 1, Polar Bear Plunge As an annual tradition to ring in the New Year, a bunch of absolutely nutz swimmers will congregate on the beach at La Jolla Shores and plunge into the icy cold ocean. Lifeguards and support crew will be there on hand in kayaks and jet skis. Free event. Chili and…
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
I wanted to wish all my readers and clients a very happy holiday season, and a New Year filled with love, joy, laughter, prosperity and most of all, peace. My blog will be dark over the holidays, but I look forward to providing you with more great real estate news and musings in the New…
Read MoreDecember Real Estate Sales are HOT!
It may be a little cooler here in San Diego than we are used to, but the real estate market is definitely heating up. Every year I think that December will be a slow month and that I will get to relax a bit, and every year I am wrong..this year is no exception. There…
Read MoreReal Estate News for Week of December 9, 2013
Franchise Tax Board Will Not Tax California Short Sellers on Non-Recourse Loans: The FTB has announced that short sellers will not be taxed on non-recourse loans, following the lead of the IRS. This decision seems obvious, given that a short sale does not have debt forgiveness. Good news for those who need to sell their…
Read MorePristine Cul de Sac Home in La Costa Greens
Absolutely pristine La Costa Greens cul de sac home – upgrades galore with a bright, open floor plan and a fabulous, private entertainer’s backyard. This home shows like a model and is move-in ready. Offered at $829,000. Features include: • Granite kitchen counters with large island/breakfast bar • Stainless appliances with double oven, custom hood,…
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The following article was written by Michael Deery with Citiwide Financial Corp – I felt it was great information to share with my readers. If you have any questions about any of this information above, please feel free to contact Michael directly at 858-442-2686. In 2013 alone, the cost of paying a mortgage has climbed…
Read MoreSelling Your Home During the Holiday Season
I wrote the following post several years ago, but it is still pertinent (probably even more so today, as there are many serious buyers home shopping right now). The holidays can be a great time to sell…have a look (or a second look) and see why: Heading into the holidays can be a stressful time…
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