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Rancho Bernardo Real Estate Agent Receives Award

Five Star Award Given To Top Agents

I was recently awarded the Prestigious 5 Star Award which is given to fewer than 7% of agents in San Diego. To receive this award a former client has to nominate an agent. The criteria includes; outstanding service, ethics, integrity,market knowledge and professional standards.  It is an honor that a former clients have given me the highest evaluations in these areas.  Unfortunately we are not told who the clients are that are interviewed. An independent agency contacts people after a sale sending an information request. I want to thank my clients for being so thoughtful in taking the time to recognize my service to them. I am committed to maintaining the high standards I have always set and adhered to in conducting my real estate business.

My hope is that 2013 can be a less stressful year for buyers who are trying to purchase a home and get financing and for sellers in getting their homes sold! So far we are seeing the market in a much more positive light than we have experienced in the past few years!

I have specialized in North San Diego County representing both buyers and sellers.  I live in Santaluz (92127) a gated golf course community. I enjoy selling in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Escondido, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Carmel Valley.  I know the market well and include new construction when working with buyers negotiating thousands in upgrades and incentives for my buyers! I love the newer communities of Del Sur,4S Ranch and The Crosby!

If you need some real estate consultation in 2013 please let me know how I can help!

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Luxury Homes in Gated Neighborhood of Santaluz

Santaluz Offers Luxury Homes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is such a strong demand for gated neighborhoods where residents have a sense of security and privacy.  The community of Santaluz (92127), adjacent to Rancho Santa Fe,  offers residents 24/7 guarded gates with the latest in security equipment and supervision.  All resident vehicles have carefully monitored transponders.  Guests are called into the gate and service personnel must provide registration and business information.  The homes in Santaluz offer exceptional value, style and amenities one could expect with luxury homes. Some have fabulous views of the Rees Jones Golf Course which anchors the community. The Santaluz Club offers 3 tiers of membership from a fitness level to a full golf membership.  If you would like a tour of the club and available homes meeting your requirements let me know. I live in Santaluz and enjoy introducung people to the  Santaluz lifestyle. Let me know when I provide a tour for you!

Luxury Homes in Santaluz From $2,000,000

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Santaluz One Story Homes For Sale

Santaluz Currently Has Multiple One Story Homes For Sale

If you have been searching for large 1-story homes in San Diego you can end your search now selecting one of the many gorgeous One-story homes for sale in Santaluz.  For those of you unfamiliar with Santaluz let me give you a quick summary.  Santaluz is a guard gated luxury community just north of San Diego and about 11 miles from the coast.  The climate is wonderful. You wake up to sunshine (vs fog closer to the coast), have gentle ocean breezes and very few extremes in temperature.  The community is built around a Ress Jones Golf course and The Santaluz Club anchors the community with 3 levels of membership. The community has abundant open space and miles of walking trails. It is a friendly community offering many HOA and informal clubs and social activities. I tell people they will have their social calenders full within a few weeks of moving into this vibrant community. Another plus to this community is it is part of the Poway Unified School District.

Homes in Santaluz start in the high $700,000′s and reach over $6 million.  There are one story homes available starting at 2200 sqft for a Casita or a Sentinel, 2900 for a Plan 1 Spanish Bungalow, 3300 for a Garden Home, 3878 for a Plan 1 Belsera and 5000+ for the Posada homes.  Currently there are a cluster of Posada homes.  These homes have always been popular. Built by Taylor Woodrow the floor plans suit the needs of many buyers and they are located on some of the best lots. They start at $2,125,000 for 5000 sqft. One of the larger models features a gorgeous center court yard.

I have floorplans of all these homes so if you are interested let me know!  Also if you would like a tour of some Santaluz homes in your price range contact me; [email protected]

If you are a Santaluz Homeowner for sale we would welcome the opportunity to provide our marketing plan.  We focus on selling one home at a time so we can provide our undivided attention and marketing to your home.   Bringing the power of the #1 Brokerage Coldwell Banker as well as our focus on your property we can provide you with the best marketing and internet exposure.  One of my favorite homes currently for sale with a cooperating Sandicor brokerage is:

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Carmel Valley Home of the Week

Beautiful Carmel Valley Condo of the Week.

I chose this home as home of the week because of the great location and views it offers.  In addition the community amenities are noteworthy with a pool, clubhouse, lovely grounds+ more!  With year round near perfect weather you can  play at the nearby beaches or  you stay home can enjoy the pool and spa.

I also like the  location of this community. It is in the popular Carmel Pointe neighborhood with low monthly homeowner and Mello Roos fees.  It is conveniently located close to major employers in San Diego; Qualcomm and the Bio-tech corridor. There are so many things to do in the neighborhood and the area.  You can take advantage of the nearby beaches, shopping and restaurants.

If this Carmel Valley home is not what you are looking for in the 92130 area please let us know exactly what your requirements are for your next home and we can work together to find your dream home; [email protected] We can provide you with excellent buyer representation. If you are relocating to the San Diego area and are looking to buy a home let us help you find your San Diego Carmel Valley home  We know the local market, the trends, the new homes, the foreclosures and upcoming properties.

To view homes for sale in the Carmel Valley 92130 area please click here to search available homes. -(“homes shown are listed by various participants in the  MLS”)

It is 3830 Elijah Ct #434  in Carmel Valley, 92130

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Home of the Week – Carmel Valley 92130

Home of the Week Carmel Valley 92130

When you can take advantage of all the work that has been done to complete this home down to every detail. I picked this home for the featured home because of the numerous upgrades, location and the master planned community (Trilogy)  where it is located.  It is close to shopping and an easy to commute to Qualcom, UCSD and other major San Diego employers. If this home is not what you are looking for in 92130  please let us know exactly what your requirements are for your next home and we can work together to find the perfect home; [email protected] We can provide you with excellant buyer representation.

  Do you need trades people to help you get your home ready to sell so you can purchase another property?  We have reliable handymen, designers, painters and other moving teams businesses to help you get your home “move Ready.” In additon we work with people that help organize, pack and move you! Let us know how we can help! 

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San Diego February 2012 Home Market Trends

San Diego Board of Realtors Has Statistics for February 2012

The general comments and discussion among agent in the past 2 months has been “we are busy and inventory is limited.”  Naturally if you have had  your home for sale for some time and you hear someone say “inventory is limited” you wonder why you don’t have multiple offers.  In general the basic rules always apply; If a home is in a popular neighborhoods, presents well and is priced with the market based on closed sales you should be seeing offers.  Personally what I am experiencing is relocation buyers coming for good jobs with major employers in San Diego and people who are making offers and deciding to purchase rather than lease. The statistics will play themselves over the next few months.  I do not see any radical jumps in pricing but I see many more pending sales in all prices ranges which is a positive sign for recovery.

 

 

The Housing Market Reports

I found an interesting article on DSNews about how reports are made about market trends.  As agents we find many times the sites such as Trulia do not have accurate information. In addition some local papers provide inaccurate statistics.  We recently sat down with a title rep who reviewed all the coastal sales and told us how several coastal zip codes are misrepresented in reporting. that is why it is always best to look at a particular neighborhood and prepare closed sales and trends for that particular specific area.

If you need information on any areas of San Diego, let us know! [email protected]

To review other market trends you can go here.

The Pagnotta Team Home Sale Incentives

Thinking of Selling Your San Diego Home?

 

If you are considering selling your San Diego home this spring we have some incentives for you.  To get the most money and the fastest market time your property needs to be clean, the  yard maintained and your home  staged  for sales success! We have a great team that can help you.  Once they are done we will do the rest with our Global Marketing Internet Marketing Program and all our professional gallery photography!

Pacific Carpet and Tile Cleaning

 

The LOGO these business owners use is “Best Cleaning on Earth.”  I have used them for my personal residence and also have referred them to clients.  They get outstanding results.  My carpet looks like new after they are done. They are professional in every sense of the word.  I found them on the  Yelp site and after reading positive reviews gave them a call. Glad I did!

Keep It Green Pacific Carpet and Tile Cleaning  uses a product that is soap free, odor free, all natural, colorless, non-allergenic, non-toxic and no VOCs according to their advertising.

  They are offering free family room cleaning with 3 room minimum. If you have other cleaning  needs they will offer you a discount  if you call them for The Pagnotta Team Incentive 760-908-6795 or go to their website; www.PacificSteamClean.com

Modern Image Landscape

 

It is so important to have good curb appeal.  This starts with having your yard looking its best.  You may need to add some color with some fresh flowers at the entry to greet buyers and your lawns in their best condition.  I have personally used Modern Image Landscape on several occasions to landscape my entire yard including building a pool.  The quality of workmanship is fabulous. Chris O’Quinn is wonderful to work with; professional, polite and he communicates openly and frequently.  He is offering 1 free month of landscape maintenance with a six month contract. To read more go to http://www.modernimagelandscape.com/ or call 619-247-3628. Jus mention The Pagnotta Team to get the white glove treatment!

Stage To Success

Many times people think of staging as decorating.  Many times it is “un-decorating.”  That said it takes a decorator/designer to see what needs to be done.  Staging allows buyers to see space and imagine their lifestyle to be complimented by your home.  Once your home is listed we will provide you with a complimentary staging service!  If in the meantime you need help please call Catherine Smith at 858-442-1889 and let her work her magic!

 

 

We are Top San Diego agents and would be happy to provide you with a current opinion of value on your home or condo.   We work in the coastal and inland communities of Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Santaluz, Del Sur, 4S Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Vista, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Scripps Ranch.

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Find School Boundaries in San Diego

Selecting Specific School Districts When Purchasing a Home

 

One of the most important criteria buyers give us when deciding what community or neighborhood they want is to research school districts. Once they have determined some of the top districts and then the top schools in the district they want to know what specific streets and neighborhoods are within the school boundaries. We always ask our clients to confirm the areas by calling the specific school district regional office.  Most of the school websites have maps you can use also. This can become confusing and frustrating.

 I was recently introduced to a new site; www.education.com. I did give this site a test drive with my address. The school selections were correct. I would still tell people to speak with a school representative as boundaries are subject to change. I know for a fact the high school in my area is suppose to be changed next year. Now I do not know if they will make the kids who are now attending their current school change or if they have any choices.  All of these issues are cause for concern. When I had school age children we were committed to the Poway Unified School District.  Within the district I wanted the kids to stay in their schools so they would not have to change clubs, activities or have to make new friends. Unfortunately as neighborhoods such as Del Sur, 4S Ranch and Santaluz grow they add more children to the district and there has to be an evaluation of the class sizes and whether the schools can accommodate the growth. Read the rest of this entry »

Comparing Golf Clubs in San Diego

Santaluz Club Offers Outstanding Facilities For Members

We are always talking about how much we enjoy the Santaluz Club.  So many times clients ask us to compare the area clubs. The membership director at Santaluz provided us with the following comparison chart.  As always we encourage people to take a tour of the club they are considering joining. In addition it is really best to schedule a day of golf and the use of other club facilities.  Santaluz does a great job teaming up guests with members so they can get a first hand report card of the facilities. Besides being a beautiful club, Santaluz is just so friendly and welcoming.  If you have questions lets us know or if you want a formal tour we can help!

If you are interested in all the Golf Communities in San Diego go to my website :http://www.gretchenpagnotta.com/convertedpages/golfcourses.html

 

Carmel Valley San Diego Home Sales Year to Date 2011

Carmel Valley in San Diego Home Sales Are Down From From 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carmel Valley home sales were up 7.1 from October 2010 yet down 3.2 from September 2011.  Sales were hghest level as compared to October 2010/2009.  October year to date are running behind last years year to date numbers.

October sales reflected homes that were listed in the spring and summer months and closing in October.

If you are interested in getting more information on specific sales in your nighborhood let us know. Carmel Valley is a very desirable neighborhood and we are always excited to market homes to our global audience in this area! Contact us for any assistance! [email protected]