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...
11 days 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...
25 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
We’re not sure what’s hotter right now… the market or the weather. It feels like summer on all fronts and it’s only mid-March. We’ve closed on some great properties below, have several others moving through escrow, and a few strong ones coming soon. We also highlighted some excellent new listings this week. We’ve been saying it for a while now -- this market has been incredibly resilient, and well-priced homes are selling. The latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors had San...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
We skipped our newsletter last week as I was heli-skiing deep in the Caribou Mountains in Canada while Tracie and Kaylee kept our well-oiled real estate machine running smoothly. While it was a pretty bad winter for skiing overall, finishing the season like this was an unexpected bonus. Meanwhile, our endless summer in San Diego continues with amazing weather and sunshine. Sometimes the “sunshine tax” really is worth it. We’ve had a great few weeks working with clients and recently closed...
2 months ago • 6 min read
We are writing offers for clients this week and guess what? We are competing against multiple offers. The market is sitting in an interesting equilibrium right now. Inventory is tight. Buyers are active. Good properties are selling with multiple offers at reasonable prices. The difference is buyers are willing to pay a fair price for a quality home, but they are far less inclined to stretch 10–15% over market value. That dynamic is keeping prices steady, even in competitive situations with...
3 months ago • 6 min read
As the market heads into the spring selling season, we expect a continuation of the momentum we’ve seen over the past couple of months. We’re seeing a lot of properties go under contract, and the well-priced, well-presented homes are attracting multiple offers. Interest rates have been drifting lower and are primarily in the mid-5% range for most jumbo loans. So far this year, we’ve seen 23 pending and sold homes over $8 million in San Diego. The vast majority have been in La Jolla, Rancho...
3 months ago • 6 min read