What are the biggest questions our clients are asking us today? During a typical year, clients are usually asking typical question. We usually have typical answers. This past year has not been typical. We are going through a pandemic, along with economic and political uncertainty. While it has clearly been a sellers market, usually…
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This weeks spotlighted focus in Southwest Escondido. Southwest Escondido includes the following neighborhoods: San Pasqual Valley, Kit Carson Park, Anaheim Hill, Lake Hodges, Bear Valley, Vineyard and Sierra Linda. This area has many custom homes on larger lots than most of the 92025 area code. Southwest Escondido offers residents a community vibe and family-friendly suburban…
DetailsExperts are talking about the jobs market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their most recent Jobs Report and in December, the economy lost 140,000 jobs. That is a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. This number needs to take into context that the pandemic has caused many…
DetailsFollow these simple steps when selling your home… Here are the top things to do when selling your home. These ideas are simple and easy. Price it Right… Don’t over price your home when listing it. Your goal is to get the most potential buyers interested. By getting multiple offers, you will be able to…
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We have begun spotlighting different areas of San Diego for our clients and followers. This week we are focused on the Encinitas real estate market. Encinitas is in North County Coastal San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Nestled up to the Pacific Ocean, Encinitas offers residents a beach community vibe and family-friendly suburban feel. Typically, the winter months show some signs of a seasonal slowdown, but this year the market remained hot through the winter. Historical low-interest rates and low inventory continued to push the market forward in a big way.
In December 2020, the median list price of homes in Encinitas, CA was $1.6M, trending up 14.9% year-over-year. The median listing price per square foot was $653 and the median sale price was $1.4M. As of 1/18/21, there were 166 homes for sale in Encinitas. These prices ranged from $89K to $9M. In December of 2020, Encinitas was considered a seller’s market, which means that there are more people looking to buy than there are homes available. Encinitas, CA hosts 16 public schools rated good and higher by GreatSchools. You can also find 17 private and charter schools. Here are the best public schools in Encinitas, CA:
San Dieguito High Academy: https://sd.sduhsd.net/
La Costa Canyon High School: https://lc.sduhsd.net/
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary: http://www.eusd.net/olivenhain-pioneer/
Solana Vista Elementary: https://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/Domain/9
Most residents in Encinitas own their homes. In Encinitas, there is an abundance of shopping, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The beaches in Encinitas are some of the best in the world and offer great surfing.
If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate in Encinitas or anywhere in San Diego County, please reach out to Erin O’Connor or Tim Gallagher. Our goal is to keep our clients educated and informed. We are here to help you make your best real estate decisions.
While most people were all too eager to put 2020 behind them for obvious reasons, real estate investors and home owners alike saw an acceleration of home prices as very low interest rates and low inventory were the theme of 2020. Home prices increase to a median home price of over $320,000 across the USA,…
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First-time homebuyers are flocking to the real estate market by the thousands to find their dream homes in order to make their dreams of homeownership a reality. Unfortunately for many, the inventory of starter and trade-up homes in the US has struggled to keep up with demand! According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of…
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Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). The latest survey data, covering 2014-2016…
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Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. Homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home that will better fit their needs. New…
Details20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific…
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