SurfTheTurf.com Team Releases San Diego County Long-Term Rental Maps

Earlier in the year, the rental market in San Diego thinned. We believe this was simply because many buyers were fearful of making a purchase because they thought the market might go down. Additionally, other people moving into the area could not buy because their previous homes had not yet sold. Consequently, many buyers decided to rent rather than purchase a home, and the rental inventory dwindled.

This reduction of supply also resulted in rents going up. In some areas of Encinitas, a home that previously rented for $2200 in 2006 could rent for $2700 in 2007. This increase in prices did not seem to significantly affect demand as the fear factor outweighed the increased cost. The thin inventory also meant that buyers had to act quickly to see properties and might even be in competitive renting situations where there were multiple applications for a single property.

To help buyers obtain the best and most timely information, we deployed maps of the rental properties. Click here to see the North County rental map. This map allows users to compare easily prices and features while focusing on location. The pushpins are color-coded by rental price, and the number of bedrooms is clearly marked on the pushpin.

These maps have generated rave reviews among the users. Some realtors have asked us why we offer rental property info since I primarily focus on Encinitas and Carlsbad home purchases and sales. The answer to that question is: The users needed them and the users wanted them! So, as a public service, we are providing the information, and we even download all the remarks and supplemental remarks to share with the public!

If you have questions about Encinitas or Carlsbad real estate, call me - I answer my phone. If I am available to show rental property, I will gladly get you into a home, and if I am not available, I will refer you to one of the other people on my team.

Margaret Hokkanen
(760) 942-4242.