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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
San Diego Real Estate Blog
 Home prices in most areas of South San Diego have come up in value since last summer. Homes in most zip codes rose in 2010 and in the zip codes where it dropped it only dropped a little. This is a good sign for the real estate market in southern San Diego and the overall San Diego home prices have on average gone up since last year at the same time. As usual the short sales have extremely long market times and can prove to be very trying for even the most seasoned of short sale experts.
The bank owned foreclosures and REO properties are still moving the fastest and seem to get many offers from investors edging out the first time home buyers and families who want to buy a home to live in. Some areas in South County have renewed their new home building programs and new home builders are throwing up the sticks again. Otay Ranch still has thousands of homes that are slated to be built sometime in the future. I’m sure the when depends on how soon the real estate market improves and shows steady growth. Many new home builders lost their properties and unfinished homes to the banks and they don’t want to make that mistake again. The bubble has long since broken and many homeowners are in the middle of a short sale or wish they were. Some home owners are in the middle of a foreclosure and looking for a rental to get out and start over. There’s always a next time.
The biggest house value gains were in National City while the most amount of loss was in Imperial Beach. Chula Vista areas like 91910, 91911 and 91914 had slight gains while zips 91913 and 91915 had slight declines in home values. With the economy not improving and the state of California in dire straits the real estate market can’t truly solidify and grow until the economy does and what we need to see that happen are jobs.
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010
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Lower Otay Lake - Chula Vista California - August 2010
Who would believe that there was a World War II Bomber at the bottom of Lower Otay Lake in Eastern Chula Vista? I’ve fished this lake many times and hiked the hills around it for many years and never once imagined there was an airplane at the bottom of it let alone a rare Navy SB2C Helldiver. I can remember coming out to the Upper and Lower Otay Lakes back in the late 1980’s and all through the early 1990’s long before the real estate boom when homes sprung up around the lakes edges. I can remember cattle covering the fields and grazing on early misty mornings and lazy afternoons. It was more like a western scene from 100 years ago, long before there was an EastLake. When I first heard about the World War II Bomber in the Lower Otay Lake I immediately wondered how it got there and why it was being pulled out.
I had just finished up a round of golf at the EastLake Greens Golf Course on Saturday when my friend John brought up the airplane in the lake. I said let’s go see if it’s still there. We took a drive from the golf course through EastLake Greens on  Hunte Parkway and a right down Otay Lakes Road. We turned right onto Wueste Road and through EastLake Vistas down to the Lower Otay Lake. We knew right away that it was still there from the amount of cars parked along-side the road and the carnival like excitement on the people’s faces walking to and from the closed parking lot. We saw the erect white arm of the giant crane used to pull the Helldiver from its wet and muddy grave. As we parked and walked closer we saw the grey plane sitting on the rocky shoreline of the lake next to the fishing dock. Needless to say it looked pretty cool. My friend and I are both former Marines and this made out for an exciting encounter with a piece of military history. Kind of like meeting a war hero the likes of Chesty Puller or Dan Daly, although they are long dead this military hero was brought to life from its long dark and muddy sleep. This war plane had never seen combat but if its fait were of different circumstance I know it would have.
For the full story, much better than I could tell it please visit the Naval Aviation Museum Web Site for all the information on the Helldiver history and what’s going to happen to it.
http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/getdoc/9fd86cd2-40a3-4d11-a768-2f5205355b96/Helldiver-Rising.aspx
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
 San Diego Real Estate Blog
This is a must see condo in Chula Vista in South County San Diego. This condominium is beautiful and clean with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and it’s a downstairs condo unit too. Light kitchen with light cabinets and tile. The tile carries throughout the entire unit and has custom painted. Chula Vista shopping by Telegraph Canyon Road across from the Vons Shopping Center and freeway close for easy commute. Looking for a condos or home, short sale or foreclosure? Make sure you contact Dawn Lewis.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 San Diego Real Estate Blog
IB Pet in Imperial Beach San Diego is the only place I go to for pet supplies including dog and cat food, dog and cat toys, dog beds and everything else for all of my pet needs. I recommend IB Pet because I’m a big fan of customer service and that’s what I get at IB Pet. They’re located right off of Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach and easy to get to from anywhere in South Bay San Diego including Chula Vista and Coronado Island. I would even drive to IB Pet if I lived in Escondido or Oceanside. It’s worth it.
Lori and Russell Blauert are the owners of this Imperial Beach Pet Store and I want you to check them out next time you need pet supplies or just some great advice.
This is their goal off of the IB Pet Web Site:
Our goal is to help educate our customers in proper nutrition, care and an overall healthy lifestyle for their pets. Through our carefully selected canine and feline diets, your companion can enjoy meals like those nature intended. In addition, we carry a full line of innovative pet care products - leashes, collars, toys, beds, grooming supplies and more!
I know Lori and Russ personally and I think you will like what they have to offer. Check out IB Pet. Mike Lewis.
Check out the IB Pet Website
IB Pet, 600 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: 619-822-1610 fax: 619-429-4000 email: lori@ibpet.net
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 San Diego Real Estate Blog
CHULA VISTA - This Otay Ranch charming home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Walking distance to Neighborhood Park and located close to shopping. Built in 2003 this home has 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms. Some of the features of this Otay Ranch short sale are tile and wood flooring with carpeting in the bedrooms, big upstairs loft, custom window coverings, custom television niche, upstairs laundry closet, and tiled fireplace in living room to name a few.
If you are looking for a home in Chula Vista this Otay Ranch home could be the one for you. Make sure you contact us to see it before it’s sold.
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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2010 San Diego Real Estate Market
I know it’s still 2009 November and it might be a little early for 2010 San Diego Real Estate Market predictions but I think I’ll give it a shot. 2010 in the San Diego Real Estate Market should show more foreclosures than we had in 2009. In 2009 many foreclosures were held off of the market due to the moratoriums. Now that many of the foreclosure moratoriums are lifted the banks are gearing up to get the REO’s off of their books. 2010 in San Diego and many parts of the country will be known as the year of the “Last of the Foreclosure Market”. There will be more foreclosures after 2010 into 2011, 2012 and 2013 but 2010 will be the last big year for foreclosures.
There will still be more short sales and some banks are moving faster on them. There’s lots of talk about the short sales being streamlined and moving through the system faster. In 2010 it might just be a lot of false hope in this area. I hope I’m wrong and we see the short sales as a whole (not just select banks) move through the system fast and to a sale but it might just be a lot of hype. Systems like REOTrans are setting up to do short sales but I’ll believe the push towards short sales over foreclosures by the banks when I see it.
For homebuyers in 2010 it should be a delight with more inventory coming into the San Diego Real Estate Market. In some price ranges like the lower end first time home buyer prices under $400,000 there still will be a fight with other buyers to get the homes. There are way too many buyers and investors in the under $400,000 range in many areas of San Diego County that will keep this price range in very short supply in 2010. The upper end in non-coastal areas will still slide a little lower in 2010. We’ll see how this worked out in 2011.
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
San Diego Real Estate Blog
The First-Time Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit was just extended until April 30, 2010 by the U.S Congress.
Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
Here is more information about how the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream.
Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?
First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.
To qualify as a “first-time home buyer” the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.
If you or you have purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.
Which Properties Are Eligible?
The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.
How Much Is Available?
The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.
The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.
How is a Buyer’s Credit Amount Determined?
Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by 2 additional factors:
The price of the home.
The buyer’s income.
Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.
Buyer Income
Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009, single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.
These income limits have changed from the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit limits. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.
If the Buyer(s)’ Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit?
Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.
The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income—over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.
Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?
Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.
Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid?
No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
San Diego Real Estate Blog
I just got finished watching an excellent report on Channel 10 News and I wanted to share it on my Blog because I think it’s worth watching. The show was a half hour and this is only one of the segments. It was very informative about San Diego real estate, auctions, loan modifications, and investment properties.
This story is called:
Builders Default On Land, Able To Buy It Back Cheaper At Auction
http://www.10news.com/video/21522316/index.html
Lauren Reynolds
10News I-Team Reporter
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