Quick Facts about Mello-Roos
August 4, 2011 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
How is community funding provided? Let’s say for example, that plans for a new Carlsbad school are approved in your Community Facilities District. To finance the San Diego school, tax-exempt municipal bonds are issued. These public bonds are repaid (or secured) over an extended time through the levy of a special tax (Mello-Roos) on properties that [...]
Homes are Currently 24% Underpriced
July 3, 2011 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Lowest in Over 35 Years This summer, qualified San Diego buyers – those with excellent credit and with funds available for down payments – couldn’t be in a better position to buy a North County home. According to experts, prices have overcorrected to their lowest since 2002. Since 2006, prices have fallen 33%, greater than [...]
Hot Tips for San Diego Home Sellers
May 1, 2011 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Three Hot Tips for San Diego Home Sellers First, sellers need to understand “NOW” is the best time to sell their San Diego North County homes. Many sellers think that summer is the hot selling period. Truth is, when you reach July you are in trouble and the hot selling period is already over. Most [...]
More Mass Transit or More Freeway Lanes?
April 7, 2011 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Do you think the following article by the National Association of Realtors reflects opinions here of San Diego North County home owners? I think not, but read it for yourself and let me know what you think North County home owners want when buying a home. Do you think San Diego North County home owners [...]
Reasons to Buy a San Diego North County Home NOW
February 28, 2011 by Gary Harmon · 1 Comment
If you have been on the fence waiting for the best time to buy a San Diego North County home, NOW is the time. See 5 reason below photo. Housing Affordability Still at Record High Levels Each month the National Association of Realtors issues its “Housing Affordability Index,” which measures the ability of the average [...]
San Diego North County Homes Statistics – January 2011
February 15, 2011 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
The February 2011 HomeDex™ report provides January 2011 housing statistics for San Diego North County homes. The median price for all San Diego North County homes decreased in January 2011 to $360,000. The median priced single-family detached North County home rose 1.74 percent from $438,357 in December 2010 to $446,000 in January 2011. Year-over median single-family detached San [...]
MLS Search and Free Foreclosure Search
December 19, 2010 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Find San Diego North County homes with MLS Search and Free Foreclosure Search. Search like an agent with ListingBook. Use all the friendly searches below: North County MLS Search Free Foreclosure Search Listingbook Search Ocean View homes North County Homes for Over 55 Ocean Hills Country Club Homes This is a fabulous time for San Diego North County [...]
Renter to Owner
November 18, 2010 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Moving from “Renter” to “Owner” may be easier than you think! You may be able to find a San Diego North County home with a total monthly payment comparable to your current rent payment! Example: Interest rate is provided for illustrative purposes only. Rates change daily. Contact HomeServices Lending for current rates. Get Started Now [...]
Building Real Estate Wealth with Carlsbad Investment Properties
October 20, 2010 by Gary Harmon · Leave a Comment
Build Carlsbad Real Estate Wealth – Follow these steps. San Diego North County real estate investing has probably made more millionaires in San Diego than any other thing. One of the most popular areas is Carlsbad homes. The current Carlsbad homes market is in turmoil to be sure. However, this just may be the right time to start [...]
