Real Estate Investments

April 20, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

If you just finished your taxes as I did, you probably realize that you could have been better organized, especially if you own North County investment properties.  A well organized record keeping system is a valuable and indispensable asset.  Individual records should be arranged by category and labeled so that you can find everything quickly.  The […]

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Finding the Perfect Tenant

April 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Assuming you want to take full advantage of the historically high returns found in San Diego North County real estate,  you might decide to use the equity in your San Diego home to purchase one or more North County rental properties.  I can help you find the right  San Diego home to purchasel  Some homeowners […]

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Investment Properties

April 17, 2012 by · 2 Comments 

Do you really want to be a landlord?  Before you jump in the car with me or any other North County Realtor, you need to weigh the pros and cons of buying and owning San Diego investment properties.  Buying or investing in a large project with professional management requires a large financial outlay.  Whereas, buying […]

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North County Market Statistics March 2012

April 17, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

The April 2012 HomeDex™ Report provides March 2012 San Diego housing statistics. Information in this report is used by permission from the North San Diego County Association of Realtors® (NSDCAR). Gary Harmon, your Real Living Lifestyles Realtor, has been a member of NSDCAR for over 22 years. • The median price for all San Diego North County home […]

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Country Club Homes

Country Club Homes

April 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Ocean Hills Country Club homes offer virtually everything you could want for your active leisure activities right on the premises. There’s an 18-hole executive golf course, a practice putting green, lighted tennis courts, pickel ball court, shuffle board, bocci ball, and an Olympic size swimming pool.  There is also a great spa for relaxing and […]

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Golf Course Guest Rules

Golf Course Guest Rules

April 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

One of the greatest benefits of living in Ocean Hills Country Club homes is to be able to enjoy the beautiful 18 hole executive golf course.  Whether you play golf, live on the Ocean Hills course, or just nearby, the Ocean Hills golf course adds benefits to your Ocean Hills home ownership.  If you live […]

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Home Inspections

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One of the most important things you should do when you are buying a San Diego North County home is to get a home inspection.  This not only tells you what may be wrong with the home right now, but chances are the home inspector will give you tips on how to avoid large cost […]

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California Foreclosure Rates

California Foreclosure Rates

April 4, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

The chart below shows California foreclosure rates by county.  As you will see San Diego County and especially San Diego North County has done well when comparing it to the rest of the state.  Only 1 in 27  households have been foreclosed on in San Diego County compared to 1 in 10 in many counties.  […]

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Foreclosure Homes

April 4, 2012 by · 1 Comment 

San Diego foreclosure homes, REO,s and short sales continue to be available in San Diego North County.  However, overall, the amout of San Diego homes for sale of any kind is down this year as compared to recent years at the same time.  If you are interested in finding  San Diego foreclosure homes or other […]

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