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Low prices, low interest rates and a steady supply of distressed homes on the market have made for a “perfect storm” opportunity for Carmel Valley real estate investors in 2012.  Individual investors are looking to either buy and hold rental properties for long term appreciation, or to pool capital in order to rehab and flip […]

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Increasing Your Home’s Selling Potential Through Staging.  In today’s economy, trying to sell a home can sometimes be difficult and slightly challenging, but there are strategies and tools that one can utilize to make the process run a little more smoothly.  One of the most effective tools in making your home look more warm and […]

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Buying a home can be a slightly overwhelming process and can leave a potential home buyer feeling confused and frustrated, especially in today’s economy.  It seems as if everyone is questioning whether or not right now is a good time to invest in buying a home or if they should wait out a little longer.  […]

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I’m not sure what’s more fun – making a “bucket list” or getting to check off one of the items on the list? Either way as I faced the reality of turning 40 last October I decided to seize the opportunity to make a dent into my bucket list (some might call it an early […]

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As we enter the heart of the spring selling season for San Diego real estate (pardon the alliteration) the market continues to provide exciting and meaningful signs of real turning point after years of down trending prices.  It’s only in hindsight that the bottom of any market can truly be identified, but I believe that […]

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At the Pacific Athletic Club in the heart of Carmel Valley San Diego, the fundraising season for Torrey Pines High School was officially kicked off on February 26th with a “Toast to Torrey” event that drew over a hundred parents and contributors from the community.  This was a casual and lively mixer, with guests bringing […]

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Nothing ushers in Spring better than the start of the Little League season and this past weekend Sage Canyon School in Carmel Valley San Diego hosted the Opening Day festivities in spectacular fashion.  On an 80 degree day that felt more like Summer than Spring about 1,000 Del Mar Little League kids and their parents […]

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Through both good and bad real estate markets there is usually a fairly predictable selling pattern that emerges this time of year.  Traditionally the first half of the year is the time when most of the serious buyers look to make a purchase, oftentimes trying to secure a home before summer vacations and the new […]

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It was Mark Twain who coined the phrase “History Repeats Itself” but it was George Santayana who observed that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. So as we venture into the 2012 real estate market, we believe that in the months and years to come we will look back at […]

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“I believe once people are aware of this crisis, and aware of the amount of deaths that occur, its hard to turn your back and its hard to not do something and not act.” Kari Lorenzen, is with 1 Billion Thirsty and is a Del Mar resident and neighbor Carmel Valley.  1Billion Thirsty is a […]

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The Carmel Valley real estate market continues to be one of San Diego’s most stable and strong neighborhoods. Driven by a growing employment base, excellent schools and abundant community amenities, the November sales data reflects buyer’s preference for this centralized North county community. Homes in Carmel Valley have seen a 1% average price increase over […]

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For those of us living in the Carmel Valley San Diego community, we know how blessed we are to have life’s comforts and necessities, but for those living in Third World countries, even something as important as clean water often can’t be taken for granted.  Several Carmel Valley and Del Mar residents have joined together […]

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