Home Buying Guide
Market has 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. With the departure of the easy credit terms that triggered the mortgage market meltdown, lenders have » more
How much house can you afford?
Now is not the time to overspend on a home. 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 » more
San Diego realtors make home buying easier
Home Selling Guide
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
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Home selling for rookies
You can save thousands of dollars in realtor commissions by selling your home yourself. If you decide to sell your house without the help of a real estate agent or realtor, you'll find that it's a popular solution in the current housing market, but it isn't an easy one. This guide to home selling should help you figure out what you » more
Sell your home without a realtor in 10 easy steps
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
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The seven biggest mortgage mistakes
A home loan is the biggest debt, and most costly monthly bill, most of us ever have. That's why the seven biggest mistakes borrowers make when shopping for a mortgage can cost so much money and aggravation. Avoid them, and you're a much happier and smarter home buyer. Getting the right loan, with the lowest » more
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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
