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November 8, 2020
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San Diego median home price still breaking records

The median home price in San Diego County blew past the previous record to hit an all-time high of $634,000 in July. A lack of homes for sale also created high competition among home buyers, with bidding wars pushing purchase prices even higher. The traditional spring home-buying season also shifted to the summer following the shutdown caused by the coronavirus last April and May, when sales plummeted. Nationally, the index value of a resale house increased […]
August 14, 2019
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San Diego changes zoning policies to allow more mixed-use projects

From an article in the San Diego Union Tribune. The San Diego City Council approved new zoning policies Monday allowing developers to more quickly and cheaply build large mixed-use projects featuring dense housing blended with commercial and industrial uses. The goal is spurring more developments in suburban-style parts of the city with large surface parking lots, such as Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa and University City. The zoning would […]
July 27, 2019
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San Diego Free Summer Concerts 2019

Summer is a great time for music!  Grab friends, family and a picnic – then go check out one of these free summer concerts. Point Loma Summer Concerts. Select dates at Point Loma Park (1049 Catalina Boulevard). https://www.plconcerts.org/ Bird Park Summer Concerts. Select Saturdays in July and August. 5:30-7:30 pm. Bird Park, 28th and Thorn Street (next to Morley Field.) http://www.explorenorthpark.com/post/bird-park-summer-concerts Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, through Sept. 1, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 7th […]
October 26, 2018
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The home sales market is shifting

The market is shifting.  Sales are down and inventory is up.  The proposed interest rate hike will slow the sales down more. If you are thinking of selling now is the time.  
September 5, 2018
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San Diego City Council Bans Section 8 Discrimination

The San Diego City Council recently approved a ban on discrimination against recipients of Section 8 housing vouchers. The ordinance allows landlords to use credit scores and other legal means to select tenants. But they cannot say “no” to an applicant based solely on whether they pay rent with a government subsidy. The new ordinance will take effect in 2019. Learn more by clicking here.
August 18, 2017
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Linda Pasas featured in Top Agent Magazine

Linda Pasas is featured in the latest edition of Top Agent Magazine, California Edition.  An excerpt from the article is below. The complete article can be viewed on page 17 of Top Agent Magazine. For over 26 years, Linda Pasas has been one of the most respected names in real estate. Although she has been in-demand on the sales side of the business her entire career, ten years ago Linda branched […]
July 8, 2017
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Summertime in San Diego!

Summertime in San Diego! Don’t miss out on any fun summer happenings. July 8-16: Over the Line Tournament–an ‘only in San Diego’ tradition. July 9: CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer Tournament–watch the best players complete for the win! July 15-16: Sun and Sea Festival in Imperial Beach. A classic summertime beach festival. July 16-17: San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival. One of the country’s biggest Pride parades. July 20-23: San […]
March 17, 2017
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Ocean Beach: Rents on the Rise?

Once known as the Haight-Ashbury of San Diego, Ocean Beach is a beautiful beachfront neighborhood with a rich history. The little town is perfectly nestled on the Pacific Ocean and a perfect place to vacation. But the area isn’t just for travelers – plenty of people are full-time residents as well. In a new trend that Ocean Beach hasn’t caught up to yet, surrounding areas are increasing their rent prices. […]
January 6, 2017
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An update on the 2017 real estate market

We would like to thank Kurt Eakin, President of Coastal Life Wealth Management, who provided the research and commentary below. It appears that we are still relatively affordable compared to the housing market bubble that ended in 1st quarter 2006. The National Association of Realtors Affordability index, which takes into consideration current median incomes, inflation, interest rates, average purchase prices, inventory etc. show that our current market allows for 45% […]
January 8, 2015
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San Diego real estate market starting 2015 on stable ground

Chris Anderson, the 2015 president of the San Diego Association of Realtors, spoke recently about the state of the market heading into 2015.  She said the market is stable and strong, and on a solid foundation moving forward.  Anderson suspects that interest rates will creep up and suggests that now is the time to purchase a home.  She does expect prices to increase this year. Click here to read the […]