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Jan. 17, 2017

Centennial Generation Values

Centennial Generation Values

Centennial Generation Values

Centennials, the first generation of the new century, are approaching the future with a dose of realism we haven’t seen in previous generations, particularly at such a young age.

Centennial – Born 1997 to present

What Values do Centennials Hold

  • Centennials have grounded expectations for themselves and …
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Jan. 11, 2017

For Sale by Owner in San Diego

For Sale by Owner in San Diego

Sometimes San Diego homeowners decide to sell their home on their own and bypass a listing agent. This San Diego For Sale by Ownersis when the homeowner sells their home without a real estate agent and takes on the real estate transaction without an agent representing them. From …

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Jan. 10, 2017

Urban Living for Home Buyers

Urban Living for Home Buyers

Urban Living for Home Buyers

The growing popularity of urban housing in some metro areas suggests that an increasing portion of home buyers desire urban style amenities.

These are key characteristics today’s home buyers feel are very important:

39% of today’s home buyers find walkability to be very important

32 …

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Jan. 2, 2017

Millennials Home Buying in San Diego

Millennials Home Buying in San Diego

Millenials and Home Buying in San Diego

The California Association of Realtors and the Center for California Real Estate say that despite the media headlines to the contrary, millennials do aspire to own a home. However, millennials are approaching homeownership on their own terms.

73% wish it were easier to change …

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Dec. 28, 2016

San Diego Events January 2017

San Diego Events January 2017

San Diego Events January 2017 - Events and things to do in San Diego County for January 2017 - The Lewis Team at Keller Williams

The-Lewis-Team-Calendar of Events in San Diego January 2017 

 

San Diego Calendar of Events for January 2017. Things to do in San Diego County in 2017 for the month of …

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Dec. 23, 2016

Happy Holidays from The Lewis Team at Keller Williams San Diego

Happy Holidays from The Lewis Team at Keller Williams San Diego

The Lewis Team at Keller Williams Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday holiday this season. Hoping for a healthy and happy 2017 for you and your loved ones from The Lewis Team.

Ready to buy or sell a home in San Diego?

Give The …

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Dec. 21, 2016

California Existing Home Sales Down in October 2016 from September 2016

California Existing Home Sales Down in October 2016 from September 2016

I was reading an article from the California Association of Realtors that showed California home sales statistics for November 2016. Sales were down from last month but up from last year at this time. Here is an excerpt from …

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Dec. 20, 2016

Who Bought Homes in 2016

Who Bought Homes in 2016

Statistics of who buys homes

Buying a primary residence is a financial decision but also an emotional one that involves many lifestyle factors.

Here’s who purchased a home in 2016

35% of buyers were first-time buyers

44 Years old was the age of the typical buyer

Couples:

66% that purchased …

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Dec. 14, 2016

2017 California Home Affordability

2017 California Home Affordability 

How Affordable are California Homes in 2017 San Diego County

Homes in California were slightly more affordable in Q3 of 2016 compared with Q3 of 2015. 

Median price for a single family home in California - $515.940

Minimum annual income needed to make a monthly payment of $2,510, including principal interest and taxes on …

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Dec. 8, 2016

Student Loans and Home Buying

Student Loans and Home Buying

Will student loans effect my ability to buy a home

The Majority of adults say that owning a home is either the “most important” or a “very important” part of the American Dream. However, the burden of student loan debt and a tight lending environment appear to be working against many potential home buyers.

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