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Multiple Offers? Bidding Wars?
Yes, what you are hearing is true! Not just in North San Diego but in many real estate markets in the United States buyers are finding competition for homes. We aren’t back to the days of sky-high prices but, we are seeing multiple offers and bidding wars on a regular basis again. What I… Read More

Ready For Some Updated Sales Stats? Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Del Mar!
What are sellers really getting for their homes? Are they pricing to sell? Are they getting what they ask for? I pulled up some statistics from Sandicor for the past 3 months in Carmel Valley 92130, Solana Beach 92075 and Del Mar 92014 and this is what I found: Carmel Valley 92130 had an average… Read More

New Laws for 2012
The California Association of Realtors has provided members like myself with a list of the new 2012 laws related to real estate. Here are a few that I think might be relevant to my readers especially those that are landlords: Tenant Eviction for Dogfighting or Cockfighting Any property used for willfully conducting criminal… Read More

Meeting Concerning Carmel Valley’s Proposed Main Street-One Paseo
Are you supportive of the growth of Carmel Valley and longing for a main street to call your own? Or, would you like things to stay just the way they are and don’t want to see any new development? Or, maybe you haven’t made up your mind and want more information! Wherever you stand on the subject, you should… Read More
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Multiple Offers? Bidding Wars?
April 30, 2012 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
Yes, what you are hearing is true! Not just in North San Diego but in many real estate markets in the United States buyers are finding competition for homes. We aren’t back to the days of sky-high prices but, we are seeing multiple offers and bidding wars on a regular basis again. What I… Read More

Ready For Some Updated Sales Stats? Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Del Mar!
February 3, 2012 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
What are sellers really getting for their homes? Are they pricing to sell? Are they getting what they ask for? I pulled up some statistics from Sandicor for the past 3 months in Carmel Valley 92130, Solana Beach 92075 and Del Mar 92014 and this is what I found: Carmel Valley 92130 had an average… Read More

Inventory Update
January 23, 2012 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
If you believe in the basic economic rule of supply and demand you will want to hear this: Carmel Valley 92130 has just about a four month supply of homes on the market right now. There are 171 Homes (both detached and attached) on the market as of today . . . and in… Read More

New Laws for 2012
January 4, 2012 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
The California Association of Realtors has provided members like myself with a list of the new 2012 laws related to real estate. Here are a few that I think might be relevant to my readers especially those that are landlords: Tenant Eviction for Dogfighting or Cockfighting Any property used for willfully conducting criminal… Read More

Del Mar and Carmel Valley Holiday Fun
December 12, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
Yep, the local trees have been lit and the holidays are in full force in North San Diego. Here are some pics for you to enjoy! And now for some stats for the area:… Read More

Torrey Hills Community Page Launched
November 9, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
There is a new community page available for Torrey Hills residents and I like it. You should too! Torrey Hills Living is a page for residents of Torrey Hills, a Carmel Valley community, to have a voice. Post your event, concerns, fundraisers or ask a question. Having a garage sale? Raising money? Community event? Post it… Read More

Homes “Underwater” Data Released
November 4, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
The UT has posted a great spreadsheet that states the estimated percentage of homes that are “underwater” for all San Diego cities. About 1/3 of homes in San Diego fall into this category! The UT got their information from a local real estate research company called Data Quick. This spreadsheet states that an estimated 26.5%… Read More

October Update for Carmel Valley
October 31, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
Hi Readers! I have been so busy helping my clients find their dream homes that I have failed to give you all some updated stats and treats. So here is just a little bit of real estate candy for this Halloween for you! As of today, October 31st, Carmel Valley has 177 single family detached… Read More

U.S. to Lower the Size of Mortgage it Will Guarantee
September 30, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
From: The Los Angeles Times The current conforming loan limit, which determines the maximum size of a mortgage that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac can buy or guarantee – is set to expire Friday, Sept. 30. Making sense of the story: Beginning Oct. 1, the conforming loan limit will… Read More

Latest API Scores Released
September 27, 2011 by kristinaleyva · Leave a Comment
The latest API scores (Academic Performance Index) for California schools have been released including Del Mar Unified School District and Solana Beach School District. Are you curious to know where your school stands in the ratings? Moving to town and wanting to check a particular school’s scores? The best site to get the results is the… Read More




