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Century 21 Sea Coast in Encinitas Goes Independent

marilyn — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:07:34 +0000

Century 21 Sea Coast, a real estate firm serving North County San Diego for 25 years, is leaving the Century 21 franchise on Feb. 1, 2010 and going independent. On February 1st, the company will be renamed Sea Coast Exclusive Properties and will continue serving the North County area.

Broker Mike Evans believes that the new independent status will allow the company to spend all of its marketing dollars locally and be able to provide an even stronger local presence in the area. Sea Coast Exclusive Properties will continue to upgrade its website, www.sdseacoast.com, and will expand its print advertising to include weekly ads in the The Coast News, and weekend advertising in the San Diego Union Tribune.

Marilyn Dashe, realtor with the company for the past 6 years, is excited about the change and the chance to develop and grow the company. The potential for growth into new areas is great.

If you are thinking about buying or selling property in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, or Vista, call Sea Coast Exclusive Properties. Their motto is: “Relax…We’ll Handle the Details.” And it works!

Market Statistics for Carlsbad for Week of September 28th

marilyn — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:58:25 +0000

The median sales price of properties in Carlsbad, California this week is $789,000. Housing inventory has been tightening up lately, and the Market Action Index has been trending up, meaning that the Buyers’ Market is moving more towards becoming a Sellers’ Market. Days on the market have also been increasing to 137, but there are still positive trends for this market.

For several weeks, home sales have been exceeding new inventory. However, because of leftover excess inventory, prices have not yet stopped falling. If the current sales trends continue, the prives should level off soon and hopefully, resume their climb.

Market Statistics for Carlsbad: Week of September 7th

marilyn — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:09:26 +0000

The median list price for properties in Carlsbad this week is $799,000. There has not been a lot of new inventory on the MLS, and sales are moving faster than inventory is becoming available. Days on the market is also increasing so that the inventory that is already there is remaining, but not a lot of new inventory is being listed.

This market remains a buyer’s market, and so far, home prices are not yet moving up as the excess inventory is being consumed. However, as these supply and demand trends continue, the market will move into the Seller’s zone on the Market Action Indes, meaning that conditions will start to favor the buyer and prices may start to go higher.

Prices in Carlsbad continue to bounce around depending on where the property is located, especially its proximity to the coast. Until the Market Index moves up higher and the market becomes more of a Seller’s market, these prices will continue to be all over the map.

In this Buyer’s market, buyers should still think strongly about making a move to buy before prices start to creep up again.

Statistics for single-family properties in Carlsbad

Marilyn Dashe Realtor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:09:39 +0000

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

The median list price for Carlsbad is $779,000. This number reflects the fact that Carlsbad has four zip codes, and this number includes some high-end homes and others which are priced more competitively for the current market.

The total inventory of homes available in Carlsbad is 174. In the past 7 days, 19 homes have gone into escrow. The average days on the market in Carlsbad is 113. That number is about average for the San Diego real estate market right now. We are seeing homes on the market for at least 90 days. There have been 17 new listings of single-family homes in the past 7 days.

If you are a home buyer in Carslbad, take a look at the single family homes available. Carlsbad has some very good values, both near the coast and a little farther inland. The Carlsbad school systems are rated very high, and La Costa Canyon High School is one of the best. Carlsbad also offers a wonderful variety of shopping, restaurants, a very large outlet shopping mall, and Legoland and the Flower Fields.

Home Buyer Tax Deduction

Marilyn Dashe Realtor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:51:43 +0000

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.

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

Marilyn Dashe Realtor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:40:53 +0000

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.

Choose an agent like Marilyn Dashe of Century 21 Sea Coast

Marilyn Dashe Realtor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:38:08 +0000

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.