Where’s the best neighborhood to buy a home?

Question: “Where’s the best neighborhood to buy a home?” Answer: Good question, but impossible to answer. Sure, I could say La Jolla or Rancho Santa Fe, right? After all, they’re the most expensive, so they should be the best. But for you (and anyone), it all depends on: Your budget What type of home you
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Factors When Picking a Neighborhood to Buy a San Diego Home

Question: “I’m about to start my home search, but now it occurs to me that first I have to find the right neighborhood. What factors do I need to consider when choosing a neighborhood to buy in?” Answer: There are lots of factors to consider.  How you weigh them depends on what’s important to you.
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My San Diego Home Valuation Process

Question: “I know you’re very accurate at determining home prices.  What is your process?” Answer: There are several steps I take when setting home prices: Use nearby sold “comps” (comparable homes) Analyze nearby sold homes to see if any are comparable Find the most comparable and adjust for differences and market changes Analyze a broader
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Use Caution When Buying a San Diego Home w/ a View

“If I buy a home with a view, would my neighbor be allowed to build up or grow their trees and block the view?” Answer: To my knowledge, there’s NO universal law or statute preventing someone from blocking someone else’s view. All I know of that may protect a view are neighborhood CC&Rs (covenants, conditions,
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Price Appreciation in San Diego Neighborhoods

“Hi Gary. I’m thinking of buying a home and I’m trying to decide where. Don’t you think that all neighborhoods in San Diego tend to appreciate at the same rate over the long run?” Answer: I agree that most San Diego neighborhoods should appreciate at about the same rate… unless there’s what I’ll call a
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Restrictions on Obstructing San Diego Home Views

“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
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