One of the most important functions of our Government is to help individuals and corporations when they are in trouble.  Last Sunday, our Government made a strategic decision to officially bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  The decision is obviously great news for the two mortgage giants, and homebuyer-hopefuls should be just as excited - you're going to benefit, too!  Although the bailout is a complicated issue, it is better than the alternative - the failure of two companies that...continue reading...

We've all heard the news, the Fed has officially bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Alright, now how does that affect me? If you are shopping for a new home loan or considering refinancing an existing loan, it could have a profound effect on your buying power! To better understand the Fed's announcement and figure out exactly what it means for the housing market, we went to the experts. Kevin Kueneke, a Senior Loan Consultant at CW Mortgage, breaks...continue reading...

The July 2008 HomeDex report is out and has some great stats. We're happy to share the info with you and would be happy to supply you with the full report. Just email us if you want a copy. Here are some of the findings below: Single-Family Detached Home Prices •The median price for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached – was $418,000 in June 2008. The median-priced single-family detached (SFD) home in...continue reading...

Having spent years developing websites, both as a REALTOR® and as the Director of Business Development for Windermere Exclusive Properties, I've sometimes felt like Indiana Jones on a quest for the Arc of the Covenant. The "Arc" I'm after is a page-one search result from Google, the greatest treasure an agent can give their clients. Unfortunately, like the elusive golden Arc that Harrison Ford pursued, the hunt for premium search results entails exorbitant amounts of money, cutting edge...continue reading...