Revamping Real Estate Industry Training

The real estate industry NEEDS some revitalization when it comes to licensing and agent training. There are easy ways to do this and the benefits FAR outweigh the work – better prepared agents, fewer lawsuits, higher satisfaction levels and legal protection for buyers and sellers…why would the industry NOT want to do this? Well, in…

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Just Listed: Hip and Upgraded Hillcrest Townhome

Welcome to 109 W. Montecito Way, San Diego! Offered at $949,000 This fabulous, upgraded and spacious Hillcrest townhome has a detached home feel and offers three large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms plus powder room, a gorgeous kitchen with stainless SubZero, Dacor and Fisher-Paykel appliances, granite counters, warm hardwood flooring, alarm, water softener, a private…

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New Listing in South Carlsbad

Welcome to 1604 Turquoise Drive in Carlsbad! Offered at $879,000, this beautifully maintained corner lot home features an open concept kitchen/family room, large sunny backyard and downstairs bedroom and bath. Meticulously clean – first time on the market. Located in the fabulous gated, hilltop community of Mar Brisa, this home offers the best of coastal…

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Happy Anniversary to LaMar Real Estate!

It has been 6 years since LaMar Real Estate officially started helping people with real estate needs in North San Diego. I am blessed and so lucky to have been given this gift, and for all of the AMAZING people who have helped make this business so successful! Thank you to ALL my wonderful clients,…

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LaMar Real Estate Welcomes Eduardo Padilla

LaMar Real Estate is pleased to announce that Eduardo Padilla is now a Realtor Associate. Eduardo has been working as a real estate and referral agent in Arizona and California for 10 years and has great people skills. He is intelligent, dedicated, detail-oriented and quite possibly the friendliest person you will ever meet. Eduardo is…

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Real Estate News REcap for January 12, 2012

There is a lot of news out there in the real estate market, and much of it is very positive in pointing toward a market recovery. I am not putting a spin on things – this is what is going on now and the news looks good. Mortgage Delinquencies Down. The number of mortgage delinquencies…

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New Real Estate Laws for 2012

With a new year there are new laws, so here is my annual list of some of the new real estate laws you may want to be aware of going into this new year: Landlord Right to Prohibit Smoking. California Senate Bill 332 gives landlords the right to prohibit smoking in their residential rental properties,…

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Is Lender Short Sale Cooperation Increasing?

Could it be that lenders are starting to cooperate more with short sales? And if so, what does that mean to sellers and buyers? Might short sales get easier and speedier, thereby ridding many markets of distressed inventory and putting them on the road to recovery? This may sound too good to be true, but…

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Carlsbad Ocean View Home on Large Lot

Once in a while a property comes along that is very special…that time has come. Welcome to 4029 Sunnyhill Drive in Carlsbad – a wonderful home on a large half-acre, unobstructed ocean view lot, just moments to the beach, shopping and dining. Highlights: Ocean views! Expanded view potential with second story addition Updated kitchen with…

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Bright and Spacious Oceanside Cul-de-Sac Home!

Welcome to 243 Azul Way! This new listing in the Pravada neighborhood of Oceanside offers a wonderful floorplan with almost 2400 square feet. With four bedrooms, a downstairs office and a sunny loft, this home has it all. Features: 2392 square feet Light and bright Large living room/dining room combo with cathedral ceilings Downstairs office/den…

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