By RL Lifestyles Team, December 1, 2011  To help strengthen services for agents and clients, Real Living Lifestyles, one of the largest and most respected residential real estate firms in San Diego County, announced that it has promoted , Rich Johnson to the position of Vice President of Business Development. “We are an incredibly progressive brokerage and it takes an incredibly progressive team to lead this type of movement,” said Steve Rodgers, CEO/president/co-owner of Real Living Lifestyles.  “Rich will be instrumental in helping us...continue reading...

This Week The median list price in SAN DIEGO, CA this week is $459,900. The 2786 properties have been on the market for an average of 136 days.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. These are mildly positive indications for the market. Supply and Demand The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks. Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can...continue reading...

August 1, 2011 -- The downward swing for mortgage rates may have come to at least a temporary end. Somewhat better economic news, a hopeful start to a resolution of the Greek debt mess, growing concerns about our own debt-limit ceiling and the turn of both the quarter and half-year are all factors contributing to the upward pressure. The end of the Fed's QE2 program no doubt has played a small role in the increase in rates, too. It's also...continue reading...

Is the value of your property less than the County Tax Assessor's Valuation? Are you frustrated for the past couple of years when you have to write that check? We may be able to help you reduce the pain, as you can apply to have your property taxes reduced! But don't dealy as there is a deadline for requests, which is 4/29/11. You'll need your parcel number and the tax valuation found on your property tax bill. They...continue reading...