A MILLION DOLLARS ISN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE The San Diego Union-Tribune recently ran an article highlighting how strong the higher-end and luxury market has been. We agree that the luxury market, particularly along the coastal corridor, remains quite healthy. That said, it's always important to read these types of articles with a critical eye... The first line of the article reads: "More multimillion-dollar San Diego homes sold in May than ever before." The article compares sales from 2019 to...
23 days ago • 3 min read
We are wrapping up the last day of school and officially heading into summer. Our daughters, Simone and Quinn, just finished 10th and 7th grade - if anyone needs babysitters, let us know! Ryan had an amazing time last weekend backpacking, camping, and climbing Half Dome with great friends in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is such a special place, with endless areas to explore, and this trip has officially become an annual tradition. On the local front, Measure A appears to have been...
29 days ago • 6 min read
With just over a week of school left for most kids in San Diego, summer has arrived. This week, two of our listings just hit the market, and we made a significant price adjustment on our estate in The River Trail — now offered at $4,975,000. This week, we are featuring eight of the best listings to come on the market along the coast. Don’t miss the full listings and our comments about each property below. OFF MARKET DEALS - HOW THEY ACTUALLY HAPPEN There is A LOT of talk about “off-market”...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
We showed buyers a lot of homes this week from Encinitas to Point Loma and also launched a couple of exciting new listings. Don’t miss our picks and insights below. We are Hiring! Our amazing longtime marketing coordinator, Kaylee, is building her real estate business in Las Vegas, and we couldn’t be happier for her. If you or anyone you know needs a top-notch luxury agent in the Vegas area, please let us know. That being said, we are now searching for a new marketing coordinator and...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
It’s that time again where, in our completely biased opinion, you should buy that special lady in your life her dream home for Mother’s Day! We’re fast, efficient, and can help make you a hero. If that’s not in the cards, we do have some great Mother’s Day brunch recommendations below. If a dream home is being considered, we’ve featured several of the best luxury properties currently on the market. There weren’t too many standout options to hit the market this week, so we figured we may as...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
What a week!! Time is flying by right now. We had a great week with clients on both the buying and selling side. Congrats to our clients on closing on their amazing new construction home right in the heart of Solana Beach. This home offers a lifestyle that is hard to beat. Every home and client move has a story, and this one was a bit of a roller coaster that took months to finalize, with a few twists along the way. In the end, everything worked out, and we know our clients are going to love...
2 months ago • 6 min read
We’ve been having a lot of the same conversations with agents lately, and there’s a clear theme: most of us have more qualified buyers than we do homes that actually fit what they’re looking for. As is often the case, about 20% of the agents are doing the majority of the business, and we’re all in regular contact—sharing information, comparing notes, and trying to match opportunities for our clients. While we are seeing new listings come on as we move into the selling season, inventory is...
3 months ago • 7 min read
We are seeing the seasonal shift play out as expected. Inventory is picking up as we move through spring and into summer, and with that comes more opportunity and more choice for buyers. This week we’re highlighting a very unique property along with a new listing we just brought to market in River Trail Estates in Rancho Santa Fe. It’s a true resort-style estate with just about every amenity you would want, set within a gated community that offers both convenience to the freeway and...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Life always presents milestones that make you realize time is flying by. Last week, our daughter Simone got her driver’s license, and now we’re in the process of helping her buy her first car. She’s done a great job saving from work and babysitting, and we’ll help with the rest, but more importantly, we’re walking her through the process. There are a lot of moving parts. Who to trust. What actually matters. What to avoid. Costs beyond the purchase price. Inspections, insurance, safety, and...
3 months ago • 6 min read