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Statistics for single-family properties in Encinitas

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Here are the 7-day market statistics for single-family properties in Encinitas as of July 14, 2009. If you are a home buyer in Encinitas, these statistics are very important for you to know.

The median list price is $1,299,000. This number reflects many high-end homes west of Highway 101 that have been on the market for a while. It also reflects many high-end homes now on the market in Encinitas Ranch.

The total inventory of homes available in Encinitas is 203. In the past 7 days, 13 homes have gone into escrow or have sold. The average days on the market is 150. This again reflects the number of high-end houses now on the market in Encinitas. These homes are taking longer to sell in today’s market in Encinitas. There have been 11 new listings of single-family homes in Encinitas in the past seven days.

If you are a home buyer in Encinitas, take a look at the single-family homes available. The Encinitas schools are rated very high, and many families choose to make their home in Encinitas. Encinitas also offers many shops, restaurants, and entertainment along Highway 101 as well as more restaurants and shopping along El Camino Real.

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Home Buyer Tax Deduction

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

In order to qualify for a first-time home buyer tax deduction, you will need to purchase your property in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, or Vista before December 1, 2009. You will receive up to $8000 tax return or $4000 for married couples filing separate returns or unmarried people who buy a home together.

Any single family residence in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, or Vista (including condos, townhomes, or mobile homes) qualifies if the home buyer will use it as a principal residence. First-time home buyers may qulify for this tax credit even if they own a vacation home or rental property, as long as those properties were not their primary residence for at least three years preceding the purchase of their new home.

This tax credit reduces income tax liability for the year that the first-time buyer purchases a property in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, or Vista. Any unused amount of tax credit is refunded to the first-time home buyer when they file their tax return.

For the purpose of this tax credit, a first-time homebuyer is defined as a purchaser (and purchaser’s spouse) who has not owned a primary residence in the three-year period ending on the date of purchasing this home. As a first-time home buyer, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to purchase a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, or Vista before the end of 2009.

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Get ready to sell a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Once your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad is listed and the For-Sale sign is in the front yard of your home, is everything ready for buyers to tour your home?
As anyone in the real estate industry along the San Diego coast will tell you, it is important to make your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad look its best when it comes time to show it. That first impression of your home is everything. Even if you’re in a market where homes are selling quickly and for full asking price, it’s still important to make your home look as good as you can make it. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad look its best. There are a lot of simple, inexpensive things you can do to make a good first impression and attract buyers to your home as quickly as possible.
First, think about the outside of your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad. Be sure you stay on top of your landscaping and keep your lawn mowed. Put a new colorful doormat in front of your front door. Put a nice plant near the entryway. Be sure that all of your children’s toys are moved out of the way. Decorate your door for the season if appropriate. Be sure your roof is in good repair; repair any loose shingles. Paint and repair your gutters.
The curb appeal of your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad will impress buyers and make them want to come inside and see the rest of your home. You will help your realtor and other real estate agents show your home to its best advantage if you make the outside look as good as possible.

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Choose an agent like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea Coast

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Of all of the decisions you’ll face when buying a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, there is none more important that the person you choose to represent.
The job of your Realtor, like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea Coast in Encinitas, is to support you in finding the right home at the best possible price and to help you through the entire process.Your agent will explain the process of buying a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad and familiarize you with the various activities, documents, and procedures that you will experience throughout the transaction of buying your home.
When you select an agent, like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea coast, you should look for a person who is knowledgeable about the communites that interest you. For instance, if you want to buy a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, you should choose an agent like Marilyn Dashe who lives in Cardiff, works in Encinitas, and knows the inventory of properties in these areas. You should also choose someone who is aware of the complicated local and state requirements that affect your transaction and who keeps up to date on real estate requirements in Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carlsbad.
You should also choose an agent like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea Coast who is effective in multi-party, face-to-face negotiations. Buying a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad is all about people, and your agent should be prepared to negotiate with the sellers and the sellers’ agent to represent you in the best way possible.
Finally, choose an agent like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea Coast who is technology oriented. Your agent must look for your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad on all of the online sources available and must have his/her own real estate website to help you find a home.

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Buying vs. Renting a Home

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Trends in home prices today in Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carlsbad plus mortgage rates, combined with the tax advantages of home ownership make this an excellent time to think about buying a home. Prices along the coast of the North County area have come down dramatically in the last year. Values in Carlsbad are particularly good for buying a home right now. Even prices in Encinitas west of Highway 101 have come down.

If you’re thinking of buying a home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, you are probably asking yourself — Can I afford to buy a home right now? Another good question to ask yourself  is – Can I afford to continue renting? If you’re currently renting in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, no matter what you’re currently paying for rent, your total cash outlay over a period of several years will probably add up to a much higher total than you may have realized. You can calculate how quickly the rent payments you make will add up and figure out what this money would earn invested at 5 percent interest in a home.

With the money you are currently spendinig on rent, you could buy a home and be building equity in a property in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad. Keep in mind, too, that over the years your income most likely will increase faster than any increase in your mortgage payments. Rent payments, on the other hand, tend to increase right along with your paycheck.

So now is the time to buy that home you’ve been thinking about in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad.

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Sell Homes in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

If you are selling your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, do not price it too high. Choose a Real Estate Agent like Marilyn Dashe from Century 21 Sea Coast in Encinitas to research comparable home sales in your area and advice you of the appropriate price range for your Cardiff,Encinitas, or Carlsbad property. Choose a time in the market in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad when the market cycle is poised to make you the most money. If you choose a down market to sell your home, buyers will not be willing to pay the price your home is worth to you.

After you decide to sell your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, you need to decide how to show your home. There are many ways to show your home. Showing by appointment only is the most restrictive. Lock boxes are the most accessible. If you home is easy for your real estate agent to show, more prospective buyers will see it, improving your odds of getting the deal you want; however, your specific lifestyle may not be compatible with frequent showings.  And when you show your home in Cardiff, Encinitas, or Carlsbad, you should put some items in storage, create lots of light, or do anything you can to imrpove the ambiance of your home. Your agent, Marilyn Dashe, a local Encinitas realtor, will help you determine a solution that will best fit the sale of your home.

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Marilyn Dashe Realtor Blog

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Marilyn’s Blog has current information to:

  • Finding the right home
  • Selling your current home
  • Looking for investment property
  • Helping with relocation
  • Providing local information

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