Real Estate shoppers and aficionados, travel with me this week on the interest rate train, as we examine historical mortgage interest rates and come to rest at our destination, today’s marketplace. It may seem more like a roller coaster ride than a pleasant sightseeing journey, but it should give you some perspective on a decision…
Is there a house for everyone here in our neck of the woods? The answer is yes. I’ve gone through our database and selected the two extremes, the least and most expensive active properties in our inventory. I thought you’d get a kick out of comparing the two. The starter home, the most affordable in…
By Jeremy Wilson Union Bank, N.A. Vice President and Branch Manager UB PROUD San Diego Co-Chair Buying a home may be the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. The process can be exciting and for many, it can also be intimidating. There are additional factors for same-sex couples to consider that may make the process…
Vive la difference! We live in a society where we have choices, and can make decisions based on our lifestyles, needs and capabilities. Single family homes and condominiums are two of the choices we can make when electing to purchase a home and one of them is assuredly the better choice for you. The two…
The recent uptick in the real estate market reminds us that the American dream of home ownership is alive and well. Many people experience a sense of pride and security knowing that their sanctuary actually belongs to them. If you find yourself scanning real estate listings and watching one virtual tour after another, it may…
This offering is the first in a series of informative articles about all things real estate. I am Del Phillips, Realtor with Ascent Real Estate, and I will be bringing you news and views of our communities and general real estate topics that I hope will interest you. I was born and raised in Hillcrest…
I was deeply shocked and saddened when I heard of Ron Monigold’s passing. Ron started writing his real estate column for San Diego LGBT Weekly in February of this year. Ron was always the perfect columnist. His columns were interesting, the right length, required very little editing and always on time. He came across to…
Bookended by University Heights to the west and Kensington to the east, the community of Normal Heights is rapidly becoming a San Diego hot spot. Situated above Mission Valley between Interstate 15 and Interstate 805, this diverse and rejuvenated community is bursting with coffee shops, restaurants, antique stores and affordable pubs. The “Normal” part of…
The spring home buying season is well underway and bidding wars are breaking out on San Diego’s streets. People trying to land a home while interest rates remain relatively low are up against limited choices and considerable competition. This is most evident in the western regions of the nation and San Diego is no exception….
City Heights is a diverse community of San Diego stretching from El Cajon Blvd. to the north and freeway 94 to the south. Previously known for neglect and urban blight, the district is presently in a state of revitalization with the infusion of new commercial developments, parks and street improvements Atop a plateau and three…
