It's always nice to get a different perspective on the events of the last couple of years, and one that I respect is that of my CPA, Jim Vander Spek. Jim has written columns for the North County Times for years, and recently posted an article about some of the benefits that have come out of the current market conditions.  So, with permission from the author, here is Jim's take on the Escondido real estate markets courtesy of Jim...continue reading...

Courtesty of our friends at Foreclosure Radar, read the September California Foreclosure report below. Forclosure Radar is the preimmenent source of forclosure data in the industry. September California Foreclosure Report NO SHADOW INVENTORY OF BANK OWNED HOMES Foreclosure Investors Still Finding Discounts at Trustee Sale Discovery Bay, CA, October 13, 2009 - ForeclosureRadar (www.foreclosureradar.com), the only website that tracks every California foreclosure and provides daily auction updates, issued its monthly California Foreclosure Report for September 2009. This month's report features not only a...continue reading...

To effectively work with today’s internet savvy homebuyer, you need an internet savvy Realtor Windermere was the first real estate company to feature an interactive listing map on their website, allowing visitors to conveniently search for properties from the comfort of their homes.  Windermere Exclusive Properties was the first real estate brokerage in San Diego to launch a companywide blog site.   It is updated daily with real time news, powered by more than 100 active agent authors, including HotOnSanDiego’s  Sue Johnson...continue reading...

When you are preparing to list your property, having an agent who knows the available financing types for that property, especially condominiums, is extremely important. When you interview agents, make sure they know this information or you may have a more difficult time marketing and ultimately selling your property.  Here is the link to the section of the VA website that allows you as a homeowner to search for VA approved condo projects: Approved VA Condos On the left hand side,...continue reading...