San Diego Coast Sales Steady | Inventory Remains High

San Diego central coast is made up of Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla (92037).  The information below refers to residential property sales (Condos & Single Family homes) on the central coast.

We are almost half way through 2011 and residential property sales on the central coast have been steady compared to the same time last year.  As you can see below we are almost even with the total number of sales so far.    

Time Frame #of Properties Avg. Sale Price Avg. Price Per Sqft #of days on market
YTD 2011 610 $812,307.00 $446.51 87
YTD 2010 614 $807,535.00 $473.70 80

 

Along with the number of sales, the actual average sales price of the properties sold on San Diego’s central coast have remained consistent year over year.

Inventory Remains High

Even as sales have remained steady the number of home listed for sale continues to rise or at least rise faster than they can be sold.  We can see this trend by comparing what has sold over the last 6 months versus what is currently “listed” for sale at this time. 

Over the past 6 months (12/21/10 – 6/21/11) there have been 672 sales.
There are currently 942 active listings in the central coast market as of today. 

At the current sales rate of 673 sales every 6 months, it will take close to 9 month to clear the inventory that is listed for sale.  When looking at months of inventory as a gauge for the current market condition it tells me that we are still in a “buyer’s market” on the coast as potential buyers have many options to choose from.

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New Condos Downtown San Diego| Bosa is Back

Bosa is building again! As another indicator that future growth is projected to remain strong in downtown San Diego, downtown homebuilder Bosa announced approval Wednesday for a new high-rise located at Kettner and Ash. This will be the first project for Bosa since completion of Bayside by Bosa in 2008.

The new tower will include 285 units in 36 stories at Ash Street and Kettner Boulevard. The project is slated for completion in 2015.

Click here for more details!

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San Diego Home Prices | San Diego Home Values

How Much Has Your Home Depreciated?

Remember when everyone was saying that the San Diego real estate market was overvalued compared to other cities?  Well, now San Diego is considered an undervalued market by a financial analysis company called Global Insight.  Global Insight said San Diego single-family resale housing, which had a median price of $349,300 in the second quarter of this year, was 17.2 percent undervalued, based on household income and prices. In the second quarter of 2005, single-family housing, then with a median price of $505,900, was 39.1 percent overvalued.  What’s interesting to note is that a Forbes article written in November of 2007 said that in San Diego undervalued property is hard to come by.

So, how does San Diego real estate become undervalued?  The reasoning is that housing prices have dramatically dropped Continue reading

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Buy a House | Foreclosures, Short Sales, HUD

Are Foreclosures Worth The Trouble?

With so many homes going through foreclosure these days, there are many opportunities to purchase a home below market value.  Investors rave about all the “deals” available, but are these homes really worth the trouble?  Some say yes, it is worth it if you can find a foreclosed home that needs very little TLC, but more than likely a foreclosed property comes with its share of troubles.  Buying a home in foreclosure isn’t easy if you’re a first-time home buyer, and it’s hardly without risk.  Before you consider diving into the foreclosure market, be sure to do some in-depth research.

Buying a foreclosed home requires Continue reading

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Sell A House |Sell Home

Selling or Not Selling Now Could Cost You a Fortune!

In the current real estate market, one would think that it would be a bad idea to sell a house, but in actuality it’s probably the best time to sell.  Right now it’s considered a buyer’s market where there are more people looking to buy a home than there are people who want to sell a home.  Most people are waiting around to see what the market will do before selling their home, but they don’t realize that not selling now is costing them a fortune! 

According to SmartMoney.com, the top mistake that home buyers make is waiting to sell their home.  Many home buyers are waiting to show their home until they’ve signed a contract for a new place, which means they’re taking on the risk of having to pay two mortgages. 

If you’re waiting to sell your home because you think the market will turn around, here are other important things to consider: Continue reading

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San Diego Real Estate Market – Are we at the bottom yet?

Are we at the bottom of the housing market? Good question.

San Diego is considered by many Americans as the most desirable place to live in the United States. Fair weather, beautiful beaches and a laid back atmosphere contribute to its overall desirability. San Diego is also considered a leading indicator city for residential real estate trends. Boston, New York, San Francisco and several cities in Florida also lead the booms and busts across the US. Although there have been many ups and downs in San Diego, investor’s have been richly rewarded investing in real estate assets in Southern California over the last three decades. That is, assuming the timing of the initial investment was accurate and they didn’t buy a peak like 2005- 2006. Call local real estate experts Andrew Arroyo Real Estate today at 858-342-9292 to discuss your real estate investment options.

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