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Buyer’s ‘Look’ Heavy In Early Months of 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

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Buyer’s ‘Look’ Heavy In Early Months of 2011

We Lund’s help folks buy and sell homes in North San Diego County.  This year the homes have been all price ranges and in various areas.  But we are noticing a common theme: high number of buyer showings in the first 30 days.  Our home on Hymettus (see picture) was put in escrow in 3 days after 30+ agent showings. We hear many times that potential [...]

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Detached Single Family In Escondido

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Detached Single Family In Escondido

Spacious detached residence located in the Kent Ranch neighborhood at the north end of Escondido. Below ground pool and spa, hardwood flooring, upgraded kitchen with white tile counters and dark stained cabinetry, panoramic north facing views of mountains and canyon. Large master suite and bath with fireplace, dual sinks, soak tub, and private view deck. 1314 Ward Place Escondido, CA 92026 [...]

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Investment Opportunity In East County San Diego

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Investment Opportunity In East County San Diego

This property was listed for sale at the end of last week and is ready for a new owner! Large townhome in the Santee area of San Diego County. Awesome investment opportunity for an investor or anyone looking for a steady income property. Private outdoor living area, two car attached garage, wonderful interior features, large [...]

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Half Price in Rancho Santa Fe

Thursday, March 25, 2010

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Half Price in Rancho Santa Fe

The Lund Team has received two new bank owned properties to sell in an exclusive community, The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe. About the community: Private gated community, separate residence club house,  junior sized Olympic pool, spa, and four tennis courts. From golf villas to turnkey custom homes, luxury and elegance carry the day at The Crosby. Inspired by the legendary Rancho Santa Fe architecture of [...]

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FHA Buyer’s 6 Month Seach Ends with Smiles

Monday, December 28, 2009

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FHA Buyer’s 6 Month Seach Ends with Smiles

Being a first time home buyer in today’s market has it’s pros. You can take advantage of both FHA financing (only requires you to put 3.5% down) and the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. However, if you have been looking then you know finding and securing a property can be extremely frustrating. Not only [...]

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Water’s End “Best Value West of I-5” in Carlsbad

Saturday, December 26, 2009

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Water’s End  “Best Value West of I-5” in Carlsbad

Looking for a gated, newer, walk to the beach location in Carlsbad, California… think Water’s End? Built by John Laing Homes (known for quality product)  in 2003. this is a neighborhood to keep on your 2010 radar. Market update: 2009 – average sales price for last 6 months Dec – July = $710,000 at $302 per sq. ft. 2005 – [...]

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Short Sale’s Are Now Tougher. Thanks. No Really…

Monday, December 21, 2009

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Short Sale’s Are Now Tougher. Thanks.  No Really…

This is a market changing turn for San Diego short sales and even short-sales nationwide.  This gives homeowners and their agents not room for error when going for short sale approval.        Today’s Morning Email from our Short-Sale Specialist:  Note – the homes lost to auction were not Lund Team clients. —————— Date: Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 9:12 PM Subject: 911-Regarding Sale Dates Hi Team,   I [...]

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Not Buyer Beware. Buyer Prepare.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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Not Buyer Beware.  Buyer Prepare.

If you are a buyer writing offers on short sales, be prepared. A short sale is not a foreclosure, but it is a “distressed sale” with a distressed seller.  In order to start the short sale process, the seller must write a hardship letter to the bank explaining how their situation has changed since they [...]

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What’s the deal with the “No FHA Offers for 90 days”?

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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What’s the deal with the “No FHA Offers for 90 days”?

What’s the deal here… Buyer: So I’m seeing a new home (detached and attached) which would qualify condition wise, complex approved for FHA sales and so on. Why is the listing agent saying no FHA offers for at least 90 days? Check out the Housing and Urban Development site for all the details. But basically it’s likely a [...]

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So, What’s The Price?

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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So, What’s The Price?

The once dominant pricing strategy of San Diego was used less in 2009.  Only 12% of over 32,000 homes sold in the county used a Value Range.  Value range pricing is when a home is sold with a high and a low price.  For example: “Seller will entertain offers between $500,000 and $525,000”. The idea is [...]

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