About San Diego County, CA

Carlsbad Crest and Las Playas are two townhome and condominium communities built between 1985 and 1987 in southwest Carlsbad, CA. With about 260 units in Carlsbad Crest and 392 in Las Playas, there are enough sales to track price changes fairly easily.

It seems from mid year 2009 to mid year 2010, the price per square foot has held steady at around $290 for the typical 1250 square foot 2 or 3 bedroom unit.

Since you are only 1 mile to the beach, near I5 for commuting, and in a good school district with Pacific Rim Elementary within walking distance, there will always be high demand for Carlsbad Crest and Las Playas communities.

Picture of the Moment #2

Wordless Wednesday

It's been a long day and a long week, so it's only appropriate that I take a moment off and enjoy the beauty around me. Over in one of the condominium communities that I farm, there are a lot of streams, ponds, and actual lakes, and they are prime spots for watching the birds, such as this mommy duckie teaching her curious little duckies to just go for it! The water was just on the other side of the walkway. Perhaps we can learn something here?

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If you're looking for a great real estate agent in San Diego, well,
let me Google one for you.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
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Don't miss the 5th annual University Heights Arts Open and the Taste of University Heights on Sunday September, 12th   12- 5 pm at 4100 Normal Street.

The Taste of University Heights tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event.  For advance tickets call 619.297.3166.

The Arts Open will showcase over 100 Artists, Playwrights and Performers from San Diego.

Check out All the Participating Restaurants and Artists!

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I am fortunate enough to live in San Diego, an area highly populated by active duty and retired military. VA buyers are an important part of the local housing recovery and need to be embraced by real estate professionals, both on the listing and buyer's side.

Many people assume that the seller has to pay the VA non-allowable closing costs. This is not true. The lender can cover these costs by offering a slightly higher rate, depending on the loan amount, as little as 0.25% higher.

Using this method allows you to write a stronger offer. The slight rate difference has a minimal effect on payments. For example:

· The payment difference between 4.50% and 4.75% on a $200,000 loan is only $30 per month.

· The payment difference between 4.50% and 4.75% on a $300,000 loan is only $45 per month.

· The payment difference between 4.50% and 4.75% on a $400,000 loan is only $61 per month.

Let's go to property condition. VA will not lend on rough properties and the VA assigned appraiser will typically point out all health and safety issues. There is really no way around this. However, do not automatically rule out REO's as some banks will bring the property up to VA standards. Especially if the property has been on the market for a while and/or has previously fallen out of escrow.

A strong pre-approval can also help. Not just a quick glance, but an actual underwriter approval before you go shopping. This will include:

· Review of income and asset documentation

· Review of credit report

· Verification through the VA that the buyer is VA eligible (Certificate of Eligibilty)

· Any necessary letters of explanation

Cover letter! Cover letter! Cover letter! Have the buyer write a letter as to why they want to purchase the home. You should write a cover letter as well explaining the strength of the offer.

Remember: VA zero-down loans are available up to a sales price of $437,500 in SD County. Don't let those slip through the cracks! Please contact me if you or any of your clients could use my assistance, I am here to help!