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Rentals Guide

Vacation rental homes: an alternative to hotels 
With consumers looking to stretch their travel dollar further in today’s challenging economy, many are turning to vacation rental homes as an alternative to traditional hotels.
“Vacation rentals allow you to rent a whole home for less than the cost of a hotel,” » more
Renting tips in difficult financial times 
Despite difficult financial times, the National Multi Housing Council reports that the apartment industry is not affected. In fact, affordable rental units will be coming available as desperate sellers try to rent out units that are just not selling in the current market, according to Bankrate.com, an online financial » more Green renting: Tenants desire eco-friendly digs  

Home Buying Guide

Market has an upside for many first-time buyers 
The housing market decline that has triggered a wave of foreclosures and deeply eroded recent home equity gains is also opening the door to ownership for renters who can meet tightening lending standards. » more
How to save money when buying a new home
If you are thinking about buying a new home, don't miss an opportunity to save money. Everyone likes to compare the best value on products or services, and will take advantage of specials or discounts in order to save money. What about buying a new home from a builder? How do you save money when » more San Diego realtors make home buying easier 

Home Selling Guide

How much house can you afford? 
With the economy in a serious recession and employers cutting wages and laying off millions of workers, you've got to be careful.
You shouldn't spend so much that you're scraping and scrimping to pay your bills every month. Nor should you devote every cent of your savings to a down payment. » more
For sale by tweet: Social networking sells homes
When you sign up for Facebook or Twitter, you expect to get a stream of random messages from the people that make up your virtual social network — but pitches on homes for sale? Real estate agents and others are trolling for clients on these and other popular online social networking sites, mixing home » more Home selling for rookies 

Mortgage Guide

Five smart moves to get the best mortage rates 
If you're in the market for a mortgage, here's what you can do right now to find and qualify for the cheapest possible loan. Financing a home is the single biggest financial decision most of us make. You've got to shop for a loan at least as hard as you'd shop for a car or a Caribbean vacation. Don't take whatever they » more

Local Real Estate Experts

When is the right time to buy?

Brian Stewart
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
Making an Informed Rental Choice

Neil Fjellestad
FBS-PM
Moving takes an action plan

Jon Cook
Prudential
California Realty

San Diego Market Snapshot

Listing Type Sales Median Price
Resale Homes 1,928 $319,000
Resale Condos 888 $180,000
New Homes / Condos 204 $436,000
San Diego County Home Sales   A look at recent home sales in the San Diego County real estate market. Market at a Glance figures are county-wide figures.

Mortgage Guide

Modified mortgages  

Loan modifications made at the end of last year reduced borrowers' payments by more than 10 percent

Home Improvement

Design on a budget 

The economy keeps falling and, as money gets tight, your plans to redecorate have run into, well, a wall.
Home Improvement Pros 

Local company is improving water quality while saving consumers hundreds of dollars annually.