CA Program Gives Money to First Time Buyers

By Rachel LaMar | April 3, 2024

Starting this week California first time buyers will be able to register to get up to $150,000 from the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program. This program will allocate up to 20$ of the downpayment, or closing costs up to $150,000, for borrowers who meet the following requirements: 1. Must be first time home buyers 2. At least one of the buyers must be a first-generation home buyer 3. Buyers must meet income level requirements (to be determined by the county in which the purchase takes place). Upon sale or transfer of the home the borrower must pay the…

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San Diego Home Prices Rise Quickest in Nation

By Rachel LaMar | February 28, 2024

San Diego is making news once again – this time with the fastest rate of increasing home prices in the country. While this may not come as news to buyers out there trying to get into contracts with the (still but slightly lessening) low levels of inventory, what else is important to know about this…

New Rules for Airbnb May Stimulate More Listings in SoCal

By Rachel LaMar | February 1, 2024

Have you noticed more for sale signs lately in areas that seem to attract a lot of out-of-towners? That may be due to some legal changes to Airbnb properties, and could stimulate the real estate market with more listings. Many Southern California cities are cracking down on the percentage of short term rental properties that…

Just listed: Fabulous San Elijo Hills Townhome

By Rachel LaMar | September 15, 2023

Welcome to 1151 Elfin Forest Road East. Offered at $799,000 This bright and beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom townhome is situated in the Village Square neighborhood of award-winning San Elijo Hills in San Marcos. Adorned with luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main floor, a full bedroom and en suite bathroom downstairs, stainless appliances and…

Just Listed: Single Level University City Home on Huge Lot

By Rachel LaMar | July 20, 2023

Welcome to 4318 Janan Way, San Diego 92122. If you have been waiting for a special single level San Diego home on an amazing lot, with 5 bedrooms and a yard to be envious of, stop dreaming and pinch yourself…then come see this property! Tucked away on a quiet cul du sac in the heart…