Oceanside

An article in the Wall Street Journal took issue with a recent TimeMagazine cover story calling into question most Americans cherished beliefs about home ownership. Much of what the Journal stated isn’t new. In fact, it recites benefits of home ownership that you already know better than anyone. But in pulling them together in the way it » Read more  

What is a Short sale? Basically, it is when the mortgage holder allows the homeowner to sell their property for less or “short of” what is owed on the mortgage. As part of the deal, the lender forgives some or all of the debt. Why would the lender do that? Good Question, typically its to » Read more  

Home sales during the fall are traditionally a bit slower than the spring and summer months. But fall can be a good time to sell because there are (usually) fewer houses on the market which means less competition and buyers typically want to buy quickly before winter and the holidays set in.        If you plan » Read more  

Ever wonder what it would be like to live within minutes of the beach?  To live in a place where people come for vacation? Oceanside California offers both and is still affordable. Located between San Diego to the south and Los Angeles to the north, Oceanside is a beach community in southern California featuring an » Read more  

If you are considering the purchase of a home or just wondering how the market is here in North County take a look at the stats below. AUGUST 2010 statistics for both Detached and Attached homes. The countywide median SFD price of homes sold fell from $392,000 in July 2010 to $385,000 in August 2010, » Read more