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Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego houses some of the most extensive and dramatically designed historic buildings in the area. Built between 1873 and 1930, these Victorian style buildings are genuinely a sight to behold.

The Victorian era buildings found in the Gaslamp Quarter host night clubs, restaurants, theaters, and shops. A simple walk down 4th and 5th avenue will put you at the core of the Gaslamp Quarter.

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It was reported today that the Case-Shiller 20-city home price index fell 0.5% in March from February, but prices rose 2.3% from March 2009, which was the second straight year-over-year gain. Home prices have risen about 3% nationally from their April 2009 bottom, but they are still nearly 31% below their July 2006 peak.

The co-creator of the Case-Shiller index, who predicted in 2005 that the housing bubble would burst, says he worries that home prices rose last year only because of the fede read more »
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The National Association of Realtors, yesterday, said home resales rose 7.6% to an annual rate of 5.77 million . Sales surged 22.8% vs. a year ago. The median existing-home price rose 2.1% vs. March and 4% vs. a year earlier.

The up-tick was caused buyers rushing to take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit. Read the full through the hyper-link. read more »
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It is important to be a very careful consumer when it comes to home improvement contractors. For instance, I had a case where my client, an elderly and blind woman, signed a contract and paid $30,000.00 to a home improvement company that disappeared with all of her money! Unfortunately, the company was a scam operation, my client lost her life's savings and it will take some time in court before my client may ever see her money again however, her mistake will be a lesson to all of you because read more »
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There are numerous benefits which may be associated with re-financing a home. While there are some situations where re-financing is not the best decision, there are a ton of benefits which can be gained from re-financing under favorable conditions. Some of these advantages include lower monthly payments, debt consolidation, and the ability to employ the existing equity in the home. Homeowners who are thinking about re-financing should consider each of these options measured up with their curren read more »
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Curb Appeal Enhancement – first impressions are critical, and curb appeal is the key. Mow the lawn, weed, rake, trim edges and overgrown bushes and trees, clean windows, hose down (or power wash) the exterior, entry way area and walkways. Read the full post through the hyper-link. read more »
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Do you really think the San Diego housing market has hit bottom? How can home purchases increase in the face of our high (over 12% in California) unemployment?

The Labor Department reported this morning that first-time jobless claims rose by 25,000 to 471,000 last week, up from a revised 446,000 the previous week. Use the hyper-link to view the full post. read more »
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The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that mortgage purchase applications sank 27.1 percent to the lowest level since May 1997. Requests for home purchase loans have fallen almost 20 percent over the past month despite low borrowing costs. Use the hyper-link to read the full post. read more »
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The probate system has a bad reputation, as something always to be avoided. Like most institutions, the probate system is sometimes wrongfully criticized by those who are misinformed. Probate is the process by which a decedent's bills are paid and property held in the decedent's name alone are transferred by court authorization, in accordance with the decedent=s will, if there was one, or by general law if no will is found. Contrary to what some people think, if you don't have a will, the S read more »
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Nobody wants to pay tax when they sell their investment real estate.. If you sell your principal residence, and have lived there for two out of the past five years before it is sold, you can completely exclude up to $250,000 of any gain you have made ($500,000 if you are married and file a joint return).

But if you sell investment real estate, you will have to pay the capital gains tax – unless you engage in some creative tax activities. One such procedure is known as a Starker (or “deferred read more »
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What do real estate agents or brokers do?

A. A suitable property for purchase can be found in many different ways. Driving through a desirable neighborhood will often disclose "for sale" signs posted on lawns. Advertisements for property by geographical location are listed in the classified section of almost every newspaper. Primarily, however, people find real estate through the use of a real estate agent or broker. Real estate agents charge a commission based on a percentage of the sale read more »
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The Mortgage Asset Research Institute in a recent report showed that incidents of mortgage fraud and misrepresentation by professionals in the mortgage industry in the U.S. increased 7 percent from 2008 to 2009. The pace has slowed since the 2007-2008 increase of 26 percent. View the full post thru the hyper-link read more »
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In January, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instituted a one-year moratorium on the FHA’s 90 day anti-flipping rule. As a result, beginning Feb. 1, buyers could use FHA-insured financing to purchase properties resold though private developers and investors, providing access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties. Under the temporary waiver, all transactions must be arms length, and most properties will require additional documentation or improvements and just read more »
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San Diego – Strongest Hosing Market in the Nation

San Diego home prices are on the rise, but, does this mean that the worst is over for the San Diego real estate market? Personally, I believe the governement tax credits( which may be mostly speeding up sales that would have occurred normally) and the fact that there is a huge number of loans due to have their first adjustment this year, could cause a double dip in San Diego housing values. Click the hyper-link to view the video. read more »
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If you are ostensibly bankrupt, does a $10,000 credit sound like good news? You bet. Unless of course you are the state government that is exhibiting all signs of bankrupt status and you are giving away another home buyer’s credit to homeowners in the state. The CA governor has signed another home buyer’s credit bill which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense for CA from a financial standpoint. Click the hyper-link to read the full article. read more »
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California homebuilders pulled permits for 3,714 total housing units in March, a 4 percent increase compared with March 2009, and 7 percent higher compared with February, according to the California. View the full post through the hyper-ink. read more »
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The Federal Reserve is no longer buying mortgage backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some people worry mortgage rates could rise as a result. This video explains why home mortgage rates could increase. Read the full post and watch the video through the hyper-link. read more »
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The interest in buying foreclosure real estate, especially bank foreclosures, has always been high. People want to buy foreclosures, because this is one of the most profitable investments in real estate one can make. Foreclosure homes are real estate properties securing a loan that has not been paid for. Bank foreclosures are owned by the bank who has made the loan and who tries to sell the property in order to recover their money. Foreclosure investments are considered among the safest, becaus read more »
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