Top 5 Most (& Least) Costly Homeowning Cities
Friday, 18 April 2014
HSH.com checked data for a study on home prices and mortgage rates in 25 cities to see which require the largest (and smallest) salaries to buy an average home. The top three costliest cities were in California, while Ohio claimed the two lowest. San Francisco’s monthly mortgage payment is $2,695 – nearly 6 times Tampa’s
- Published in San Diego
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Top 10 Priciest Homes in San Diego County
Thursday, 20 March 2014
What are the most expensive homes ever sold in the county per the San Diego MLS (Multiple Listing Service)? Del Mar took 4 spots on the list, while La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe took 3 apiece. The winner was a 10,700-sqft oceanfront home with theater, tennis court, greenhouse, pool, health spa and two guest
- Published in Home Selling, San Diego
Will Xeriscaping Add Value to Your San Diego Home?
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Question: “Gary, I’m going to xeriscape the front of my house to conserve water and lower my water bill. How much value do you think that will add?” Answer: [Note: Xeriscaping is landscaping that needs little or no watering by using less-thirsty plants like cacti and succulents.] First, I highly commend you for conserving water.
- Published in Q&A - Home Selling Questions, Real Estate Tips
Restrictions on Obstructing San Diego Home Views
Friday, 25 November 2011
“Hi, Gary! A San Diego real estate agent on an open house near me said there’s a building restriction in our area which prohibits blocking more than 5% of any neighbor’s view, without their permission, even if the construction complies with the usual 30 foot above the grade limitation. Do you know of any such
- Published in FAQs, Real Estate Tips, San Diego