Encinitas Homes Market Statistics

June 8, 2011 By

Current Real Estate Listings of Encinitas Homes for Sale

The median Encinitas homes value in June 2011 is $609,900. The median value for San Diego North County homes for the same period is $388,700.  The National median home value is only $175,100.  Encinitas home appreciation has decreased by -2.4% with San Diego County homes being about the same. Nationally, homes have gone down in the same period by -3.2%. See the chart below for a ten year average of median Encinitas homes values and how they stack up against the City, County and the Nation. There is also a chart of Encinitas homes appreciation for the same ten year period.

If you would like to see Encinitas homes for sale and take advantage of this great San Diego North County real estate market, contact Gary Harmon, your Real Living Lifestyles Real Estate agent.

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Home Warranty – Who Does it Benefit?

April 2, 2011 By

Home Buyers Protection

By covering major home systems and appliances, a Home Protection Plan can help make buying or selling a San Diego North County home a more rewarding experience.   See reasons below photo.

Home Warranty - San Diego North County Home

San Diego Home buyers benefit:

  • Coverage for unexpected repair or replacement costs of many of your North County home’s major systems and appliances.
  • Convenience with access to our network of local certified contractors through our service representatives available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
  • Budget protection by only paying a nominal service fee per trade call in most situations.

San Diego Home sellers benefit:

  • Competitive edge for a faster sale.
  • Potential additional negotiating power to sell your San Diego home at a higher price.
  • Reduce after-sale liability.

When representing you as your North County Realtor I work with First American Home Warranty, one of my Winning Team Members.  When you buy a San Diego North County home, I suggest you also purchase a home warranty on your new home.  First American Home Warranty has been on the my winning team for many years.  First American has provided over 1,000,000 homeowners with high quality service since 1984.  It has an “A” rating by A.M. Best which stands for excellent.  I carry a home warranty on my own personal residence provided by First American Home Warranty.  For more information on home warranties, contact Gary Harmon, your North County Realtor.

  To find your San Diego North County home, contact Gary Harmon.

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Are San Diego County Short Sales Increasing?

March 27, 2011 By

Short sales – transactions where the sale price fell short of what was owed on the property – made up an estimated 18.9 percent of resales last month. That was up from an estimated 18.7 percent in January, 17.6 percent a year earlier, and 11.2 percent two years ago.

The short sale option provides a way for financially distressed San Diego North County sellers to prevent foreclosure.   But, what exactly is a short sale?  See answer below.

A short sale is an agreement in which the mortgage lenders or other lien holders agree to accept a payoff on the loan for less than the current balance. Many lenders agree to a short sale because they receive more of the loan balance in comparison to the amount from selling the North County home under foreclosure. The short sale process also aids in maintaining San Diego North County homes values in the community and helps the seller maintain better credit compared to foreclosure. In most instances, homeowners considering a short sale must meet specific criteria to qualify.

A short sale is not a typical real estate transaction, San Diego North County  home owners should consult a tax expert, obtain advice from an attorney and hire a qualified and experienced Prudential California Realty Realtor® like Gary Harmon.  Gary can help guide you through the process and act as a liaison between all the parties involved.

If you think a short sale might work for you, contact Gary Harmon.  Gary Harmon has completed Prudential’s short sale training program and has been certified as a “Short Sale Specialist.”  To learn more about “short sales” check out these instructional short sale  videos.

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Listing of the Day – Leucadia Home

November 24, 2010 By

One of be best ways to serch for Encinitas Homes for Sale such as this Leucadia home is to use Gary’s Listingbook. You can learn to “Search like an agent.” Set up your own searches and be notified when new listings hit the San Diego North County real estate market. View the Gary Harmon Listingbook instructonal video and click on the Listingbook logo to set up you personalized account today.

See all Prudential Residential listings in my office.

Listing of the Day – 514 Glaucus, Encinitas, CA 92024

Remarks: Bank Owned! Welcome to this fabulous new Encinitas home listing in charming Leucadia, west of I-5. This is a very private residence with a park like setting, gated entrance into courtyard and lots of palm trees. The  Encinitas home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. One bedroom is downstairs with a private entrance, office and a full bathroom. The kitchen was updated in 2006 with stainless steel appliances and cherry wood cabinets. New carpet has been installed

View all photos of this Leucadia Home.

Get a your personal tour of Encinitas homes for sale, contact Gary Harmon, your Encinitas Realor.

Above Encinitas home listing of the day was provided by Gary Harmon – DRE #01007062.
Information courtesy of Prudential California Realty is subject to verification and is not guaranteed.

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Moonlight Beach – Encinitas Ocean View Homes

July 12, 2010 By

Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach Ammenities

At the bottom of a gently sloping hill, right below some special Encinitas ocean view homes, is the spectacular Moonlight Beach and all it has to offer.  It is located near the foot of Encinitas Boulevard, at the west end of “B” Street and 4th. Its sandy beach is great for volleyball.  Facilities there include picnic tables, fire pits,benches, recreational equipment rentals, a snack bar, showers, rest rooms and volleyball courts.  The parking lot for Moonlight Beach sits high above the beach on the bluff.  In addition to parking, it is used for popular car shows such as the annual gathering of Woodies.

Moonlight Beach Concession Stand

One of the changes you will soon see is the Moonlight Beach concession stand will get a total makeover.  Since June and Treggon Owens took over the Moonlight Beach Concession Stand last year good things have been happening.    Treggon said, “We worked with the city to replace everything from the sewer to ceiling fans,” he said. “We bought all new restaurant equipment. We wanted a clean start. I didn’t want to worry about equipment that might break.”  The concession stand is also getting a new menu featuring great items form some of the finest food purveyors in the area: Foster Farms corn dogs, Sadie Rose Artisan Breads, Garden State Bagels,  Block and Barrel Specialty Cheese,  and Tillamook Cheese.  You can get more information on the menu or view the full menu by visiting, www. moonlightsnack.com.  For the kids, snow cones have been added.  The Moonlight Beach Concesson Stand is open a minimum of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day of the year.

Enjoy your next visit to Moonlight Beach with the family, and to see Encinitas Ocean View homes, contact Gary Harmon.  Gary also specializes in Oceanside ocean view estates, and Carlsbad oceanfront homes.

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Encinitas Ocean View Homes

July 8, 2010 By

See 21  Encinitas Ocean View Homes 

Encinitas ocean view homes - Encinitas homes

Encinitas is 25 miles north of San Diego and is located along six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline.  There are sweeping panoramic ocean views, scenic views to the eastern back country, and great views of San Elijo Lagoon. This long coastline allows pleanty of room for some incredible Encinitas ocean view homes and Encinitas whitewater view homes. 

 For more information about Encinitas ocean view homes, Encinitas whitewater homes,  or to see one of these great properties, contact Gary Harmon, your Encinitas ocean view Realtor.

Filed Under: Buyers, Encinitas Homes, North County, Ocean View

Encinitas Resale Homes – Market Conditions & Statistics

July 8, 2010 By

For the first week of July this is how the market looked in the Encinitas homes area.  See the bottom of this page and below the table for details on Encinitas homes for sale and Encinitas inventory.

Encinitas Homes Market StatisticsThis Week in Encinitas Real Estate

The median list price of  Encinitas homes  for sale is $1,060,000.  There are 237 Encinitas homes on the market and they have been there for an average market time of 132 days.  As measured by the Market Action Index, demand is increasing as the days on the market trend downward.  Both these are postive trends for the Encinitas housing market.

Encinitas Homes Supply and Demand

The Encinitas housing market has settled in at a relative stasis in Encinitas inventory and sales conditions.  It’s a buyer’s market  that has seen prices trend down.  Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before the price of Encinitas homes for sale prices trend up significantly. 

These Encinitas homes for sale and market conditions & statistics are brought to you by Altos Research and Pickford Escrow, one of  Gary Harmon’s winning team members.  For more information on Encinitas homes for sale, contact Gary Harmon, your Encinitas Realtor.

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Energy Savings for Encinitas Homes

June 22, 2010 By

Do your clients know that more than 70% of the energy used in our Encinitas homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating? Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help Encinitas home owners save significantly on their utility bills. Each state has selected its own set of ENERGY STAR qualified products to rebate, based on the Department of Energy list of recommended appliances:

– Central air conditioners
– Clothes washers
– Dishwashers
– Freezers
– Furnaces
– Refrigerators
– Water heaters

To encourage San Diego North County customers to buy energy efficient products, ENERGY STAR partners occasionally sponsor special offers, such as sales tax exemptions or credits, or rebates on qualified products.  Here is a list of different products you might consider swapping out for ENERGY STAR products in order to earn a rebate in your specific region (Check with SDG&E to see what qualifies for  Encinitas homes.):

Another option for Encinitas Homes is to install your own Solar Panels.  For more information on how to save money when buying Encinitas homes, contact Gary Harmon, your top Encinitas Realtor.

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Stage you Encinitas Home to sell Fast!

May 9, 2010 By

 

Kitchens are King

Are you thinking about selling your Encinitas home? In this competitive San Diego North County real estate market, it’s more important than ever to set your Encinitas home apart from the competition. Encinitas home owners that stage their homes usually sell their homes faster and for more money than non-staged homes. First impressions are critical when selling Encinitas real estate. Staging highlights a home’s positive features and minimizes negatives, while neutralizing the property so that it appeals to the widest range of prospective Encinitas home buyers. Staging can range from a simple consultation with sellers to coordinating a project that includes color analysis, editing, furniture arrangement and accessorizing. If you are interested in staging your Encinitas home to sell fast, contact Gary Harmon, your Encinitas Realtor. We work with professional staging companies that will insure you home always looks its very best.

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Advice for Encinitas Home Sellers

May 7, 2010 By

Even though the Encinitas real estate market is much improved, now is not the time to slack off on presentation. The cleanest, most up-to-date Encinitas homes in the best condition and repair will always sell for more money than comparable Encinitas homes in less perfect shape. In the conforming loan range, be prepared for multiple offers, but don’t try to anticipate the Encinitas real estate market by raising the asking price beyond what can be supported by local market comparable sales. Remember, lenders, such as HomeServices Lending, are cautious and may decline your loan if they can’t justify your asking price. That will waste precious marketing time — and hurt your pricing if you end up having to put your Encinitas home back on the market because your deal fell through.

To sell your Encinitas home for the most money and in the least amount of time, list your Encinitas home with Gary Harmon, your Encinitas Realtor. See the months of Encinitas home inventory by price range below. Click on the graph to enlarge.

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