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We hear about trends in the real estate market on the news and the radio, television, newspapers, blog and internet sites. Everyone has an opinion about whether home prices are going up or down, but how do we really know? You might be surprised at the data for a particular area. Some parts of the County always do better than others, despite a general trend. Take a look.

Pricing Always Comes Down to Supply and Demand

When there are more buyers for a particular type of home than there are homes, prices are strong. When there is an oversupply of inventory, buyers can take their choice of homes and usually drive a hard bargain.

We’ve provided charts on various areas within San Diego County to make it easier for you to spot trends. If you’d like to see information on an area we don’t offer, just ask, and we’ll get it for you.

Obama-Care 3.8% Tax

Obama-Care 3.8% Tax on Real Estate Sales?

by Sara Driscoll April 28, 2012 Buyers

Have you heard that Obama-Care includes a 3.8% tax on real estate sales? Rumors abound and misinformation dominates any mention of the topic. Here are some facts.

Beginning January 1, 2013, the 3.8% tax on some investment income will take effect. The most common misconception is …

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Poway Real Estate Trends

by Sara Driscoll March 25, 2012 How's The Market

How’s the Real Estate Market in Poway?

These three simple charts show the Poway, CA real estate market trends over the past 11 years: 2001 through 2011. What do they say to you?

Poway Real Estate – Average Days on Market

Market time has …

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Real Estate Outlook: Buyers vs Sellers

by Sara Driscoll February 14, 2012 Buyers

Real Estate Buyers and Sellers: Their Unique Perspective

We all read the same newspapers and listen to the same analysis, right? While no one has a crystal ball, buyers and sellers have very different opinions about whether their real estate glass is half full or half …

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Scripps Ranch Real Estate Market Trends

by Sara Driscoll November 28, 2011 How's The Market

See what’s happening in the Scripps Ranch real estate market over the past 5 years.

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Rancho Penasquitos Market Trends

by Sara Driscoll November 28, 2011 How's The Market

Rancho Penasquitos enjoys the benefit of being in the renowned Poway Unified School District, which means there is always demand for this area. Here’s what has been happening in terms of property values over the past 5 years.

 

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Poway Market Trends

by Sara Driscoll November 28, 2011 How's The Market

Poway enjoys the benefit of being in the renowned Poway Unified School District, which means there is always demand for this area. Here’s what has been happening in terms of property values over the past 5 years.

 

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2011 Trends to Follow

The Real Estate Market in 2011 – Trends to Follow

by Sara Driscoll January 4, 2011 How's The Market

2010 held much uncertainty in the world of real estate, and 2011 promises more of the same. Various housing markets are showing signs of improvement, while others–well, not so much. It’s good to remember that all the facts and figures brandished so freely are very generalized. We might as well try to predict tomorrow’s weather by averaging the national temperatures. (OK, that might actually work in some places, but you get the idea.)

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