Monthly Archives: July 2009

Few (if any) Cockroaches in San Diego

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA–This article has little (very little) to do with San Diego real estate, but much to do with quality of life in this southernmost coastal county in California. It most particularly has to do with our … Continue reading →

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Freddie Mac Offering Foreclosures Back to Owners

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Carlsbad, CA–This is a program that makes a world of sense for San Diego real estate foreclosures. Freddie Mac, even after foreclosing on a home, now offers the former homeowner the chance to either lease the home–or  buy it back … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreclosures | 2 Comments

Chinese Drywall Gassing Your San Diego Home?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Not likely. (Whew!) Carlsbad, CA–It appears owners of San Diego real estate–and those who remodeled their homes in 2003-2005, may have been spared the corrosive and noxious results that can stem from certain Chinese drywall products. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Improvement Tips | 4 Comments

Oceanside Condo Auction Results

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

I’ve had numerous calls and emails from people wanting to know the results of yesterday’s auction of 29 units at the Oceanside Terraces.  It seemed to have caused a slight rumble in Oceanside real estate circles. We were there and … Continue reading →

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Oceanside Terraces Sold on Auction Block

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It took some doing, but we were finally allowed into the auction room in Carlsbad where high bidders would be able to purchase the remaining 29 residences at the Oceanside Terraces. We wanted to be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Oceanside | 6 Comments

San Diego Vacation Rentals are Rocking

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Carlsbad, CA–There are several segments of the San Diego real estate market that are rocking–and one of the seems to be San Diego’s coastal vacation rental market. We manage several San Diego vacation rentals, including a couple in La Costa, … Continue reading →

Posted in San Diego Beaches | 1 Comment

Buying a San Diego Home? Close Quickly!

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Change Your Closing Date To Get A Lower Mortgage Rate Continue reading →

Posted in Carlsbad | 2 Comments

Unemployment Rate to Help San Diego Real Estate Market?

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

How A Rising Unemployment Rate Can Improve Your Home Purchasing Power Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends | 2 Comments

San Diego First Time Home Buyers: Tips and Traps

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Carlsbad, CA–It’s that $8000 Federal Income Tax Credit for first time home buyers that is all the buzz in San Diego real estate circles. We receive calls and inquiries almost daily from renters who are looking to make the leap … Continue reading →

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