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Sunday, June 06, 2010

The Bluffs Act Fast

Please click on the link to view my amazing home Tour in Carlsbad This one will go quickly!



Aidan Circle, Carlsbad, CA - Virtual Tour

Saturday, March 27, 2010

882 Home Ave A, Carlsbad, CA | Powered by Postlets

882 Home Ave A, Carlsbad, CA | Powered by Postlets

Check out our new listing in Carlsbad Village this a amazing opportunity to live in the village. Walk to all the shops and the beach. This townhome has a unheard of 3 car garage for all your toys and surfboards! 4 Bedrooms with 4 bathrooms! Vaulted ceiling in living room with cozy fireplace. Some baths have been upgraded with custom tile, Laundry is conveniently located next to 3 of the bedrooms. Balcony off of living room with cool ocean breezes. Call for this home as they are rarely on the market!!!! 760 533 4551 www.SellingNorthCounty.com

Thursday, March 18, 2010

The Perfect Storm

Hi all I was at a seminar the other day and learned some interesting facts that you wont hear on the news. I already know the market is getting better, but did you know we are expecting a housing shortage in the next 18 months? This is also the first time in 30 years the house prices are down and the interest rates are as well, but you say how the news says the sky is falling. So I say listen to your local Realtor as to what is happening you will be suprised the answer you get. Stay tuned for more interesting facts or contact me with any questions. Hope you had a great St. Patrick's day I did I went to Swami's in Encinitas to soak in all the beautiful views California has to offer

Thursday, February 25, 2010

I am still here are you?

Hi all it has been awhile since my last post. As they say life happens, but I am here to tell you I am still doing Real Estate and I hear to tell you if you been on the fence thinking the market is going to plummet more I think you should re think that. I am seeing the market turn around and if you were thinking of buying now is the time to jump in with both feet. For the last 8 months we have seen the market go up every month. People do not want to engage in short sales because they take so long (2 months if your lucky and up to a year) Yes I said a year. So when a bank owned property comes on the market or a regular sale up to 450,000 it is gone the 1st day and there are multiple offers and bidding wars, and I am not talking about 4 or 5 offers I am talking more like 22 offers. I bid on house for my clients and they were 1 of 43 offers!! I know this seems hard to believe but it is what is going on. I welcome you to call me or email me with any questions I can help with. My email is Bridget@SellingNorthCounty.com or my cell is 760 533 4551. Take Care, Bridget

Monday, July 20, 2009

No News Is.....

“For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news.”

– Gloria Borger

Dear Friend,



You hear the bad news everywhere you turn. It’s on the television, the Internet, the radio

and in print headlines. What you don’t hear is the good news about the real estate market.



Bad news sells newspapers and gets high television ratings; therefore, the media has no reason

to report the upside of today’s real estate market to the average American. This is where I

come in. For example, did you know that approximately 30 percent of homeowners own

their home free and clear?



The current market also affords some great opportunities for those looking to purchase a

home. First-time homeowners, move-up buyers and investors can all benefit from low home prices, large selection and historically low interest rates.



In addition, the government recently approved a First Time Buyer Tax Credit, up to

$8000, that does not require repayment if the borrower resides in and maintains ownership

of the property for at least three years. Regulations do apply and can be reviewed at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com, or just give me a call and I will be happy to discuss

it with you.



Call me to hear more about the good news in today’s housing market. I can’t wait to share

it with you.

To view the article click here

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

55+ Tax Transfer Ruling

Provided by California Assocation Of Realtors


Ordinarily under Proposition 13, the value of a home for property tax purposes is re-assessed to market level whenever a change in ownership takes place. This usually results in higher property taxes for the homebuyer.

Proposition 60 is a law passed by the state's voters in 1986. It allows seniors to keep their property tax base assessment when they move within the same county. Proposition 60 does not require passage by a local municipality.

In 1988, the state's voters approved Proposition 90, which is designed to induce greater turnover of homes owned by senior citizens. The measure provides anyone over the age of 55 with relief from Proposition 13 by allowing them to move from one county to another without undergoing a change in their basic property taxes.

Proposition 90 is a "local-option" law; each county has the option of participating. If a county has adopted a Proposition 90 ordinance, it accepts transfers of property tax base assessments from other California counties. If the county that the homeowner is moving from does not have a Proposition 90 ordinance, this does not affect the eligibility of the homeowner. Homeowners seeking to transfer their property tax base assessment must verify that the county to which they are moving has a Proposition 90 ordinance.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Market Statistics

Market Statistics

Know Your Market……



Active listings as of Friday, June 12:



MRMLS: 17,391

Sandicor: 10,278

SoCalMLS: 17,077



SFR and Condo Activity from May 31 - June 6.



New Actives:

MRMLS: 1,383 Sandicor: 762 SoCalMLS: 1,134



New Pendings:

MRMLS: 1,571 Sandicor: 877 SoCalMLS: 849



Closed Sales:

MRMLS: 1,397 Sandicor: 623 SoCalMLS: 815