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San Diego February 2012 Home Market Trends

March 29th, 2012 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Buyer Info, Coast, Davidson, Del Sur, Escondido, First Time Buyers, Market Trends, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Santaluz
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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.

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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! GBPagnotta@gmail.com

To review other market trends you can go here.

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The Pagnotta Team Home Sale Incentives

February 20th, 2012 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Buyer Info, Coast, Del Sur, Escondido, Foreclosures/Short Sales, Oaks North, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz, Scripps Ranch
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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.

Comparing Golf Clubs in San Diego

February 5th, 2012 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Buyer Info, Coast, Del Sur, Escondido, First Time Buyers, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz
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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

Santaluz Seller Gives Testimonial

July 10th, 2011 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Oaks North, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz, Seller Info
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Testimonial from Santaluz Seller

Hi Gretchen, Thanks for selling our home. We appreciate all your efforts and enjoyed working with you and Alan. We are sending a testimonial on our experience with working with you and Alan. I’d like to thank Gretchen and Alan for their real estate professionalism and expertise in marketing and selling our home, especially in this difficult market.We were anxious to move to our ranch and had our home listed previously for three years. When we listed our home with Gretchen and Alan, they sold it within six months. They truly know and understand our community and how to market it. We highly recommend Gretchen and Alan for anyone wanting to buy or sell their property. Thanks again for all your efforts. It was a pleasure working with you both.Don and Katie Bloom

If you have a home to sell in Santaluz or another San Diego North County Community we would like to share our proven Marketing Plan with you!!

8178 Run of the Knolls Court – Santaluz Home for Sale

December 29th, 2010 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: Buyer Info, Coast, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz
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Newly Listed 8178 Run of the Knolls Court in Santaluz – Virtual Tour!

Lovely Custom Home in Santaluz

Santaluz Living If you are looking for a very private and well designed home that accommodates guests or live in family you will find this home to be the perfect fit! It took more than a year to plan, design and build this gorgeous custom home that is loaded with thoughtful upgrades and the finest finishes. The .97 view lot is on a quiet cul de sac. Clients will love all the entertaining possibilities. The vanishing Weiland doors in the great room lead to an over sized covered loggia which can be used year round. The salt water pool, bubbling spa and waterfall feature in the pool along with a BBQ Island, and 2 putting greens will allow for lots of relaxing and weekend fun for everyone!

Home lives like a One Story!

This home lives much like a One Story home with the master suite, 2 secondary suites and the guest wing all on the first floor. The Guest suite is self contained with a full kitchen, bedroom/bath, living room, hobby room and 2 car garage. People who have regular guests or live in family will love this private yet contained wing.

Home Offices, Fitness Room

There are 2 offices on the 2nd level of this home as well as a large fitness room and bath suite. The fitness room could easily be converted to a bedroom. Exterior staircase access allows this level to be easily used as a home office.

Gracious living will be enjoyed in this property with @6338 square feet and over 900 more square feet under roof in covered patios and loggia space. There is complete integration of exterior and interior spaces.

Some additional features include:

Four fireplaces, whole house EWS water filtration, surround sound,Insta-hot water in kitchen, 2 large water heaters, jetted master tub, 4 exterior fountains,multiple air cond and heating units for NRG efficiency and zoning, granite on all counters, Cantera Stone columns and exterior finish, 5 space garages (#/2), full bar in Game room with refrigerator and D/W,Alder wood cabinets and multiple built-ins, marble farm house sink in kitchen, Weiland disappearing door in great room, firepit, BBQ island with refrigerator and sink, pavers in driveway and lush well planned landscaping.

Enjoy Membership in the Santaluz Club

The Santaluz Club Spa level Membership is available to new owners providing Club Dining privileges, spa use, tennis, fitness and Camp Santaluz as well as many social functions. This membership may be upgraded to a Golf Membership to enjoy the award winning Rees-Jones course at Santaluz. This can be negotiable or done at buyer’s expense. A close 30 minute commute to San Diego Airport this home is ideally situated close to all freeways, coastal beaches, major medical and shopping facilities.

Value Priced Santaluz Custom Home

Listed at $2,775,000 the sellers are looking at all offers and are motivated to sell this beautiful property. It could not be duplicated today at asking price! Contact Gretchen for a private tour of this home today.

For additonal info on Santaluz go to SanDiegoHomeInfoBlog.com/Santaluz

San Diego Home Loans at All Time Low

August 20th, 2010 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: Buyer Info, Del Sur, First Time Buyers, Home Loans, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santaluz, Scripps Ranch
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Refinance Your Home

I just refinanced my home which I purchased last September. It was beneficial for me to grab a lower interest rate which will pay for itself immediately since there were so few fees involved. Interest rates are at a record low so if you have been considering a purchase or a refinance now is the time to contact a reliable lender and see if you and your home qualifies. It saved me $250 a month in payment..that is a considerable amount that can go into my retirement savings. For people saving for college for their children that is $3000 a year which puts a small dent into the total cost. Boy, glad those days are behind me.

Huge Values in Luxury Home Market in North San Diego

Luxury Home Market below Replacement Costs!

The values in the home market especially in luxury homes are at such attractive levels if you ever thought of “moving up” top a luxury home now is the time. Luxury homes are selling below replacement costs and the selection is incredible! Seasonally this is also approaching the very best time for a buyer to purchase. The market slows down in the fall months with people busy with back to school activities, the holidays and just not in the “I want to buy a home mood.” The homes that have been on the market all summer will have price reductions as sellers become disenchanted with showings and lack of offers. What a great time to negotiate for a home!

Lowest Interest Rates Since 1970!

According to a recent Wall Street Journal Article the interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are in free fall, averaging just 4.44% on Aug. 12, according to Freddie Mac. Not only was that down from 5.07% in January, it was the lowest since Freddie began keeping records in 1970. So what are you waiting for? For the rest of the article go to: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703723504575425734198113348.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LeftTopNews.

San Diego First Time Buyers Have Great Opportunities

Although the credits for first time home buyers are not available the drop in prices can more than make up for any credits. Sellers are willing to help with closing costs and again the values are no longer at the very bottom but are still very attractive. San Diego is a very desirable city to call home and we will see a recovery. You will be glad you jumped in and did not ignore an opportunity.

Where the Best Home Values are in San Diego

: Fall of 2010 is a great time to purchase a home!

Where are some of the great values…??? Luxury homes in Santaluz, Rancho Santa Fe,Del Mar and Encinitas…are at unbelievable prices. There are homes that have been built to accommodate large families with actually living quarters for 2 families. This is ideal for working couples who want live in Mom and dad help or for people who have extended visits from family members. You can get acerage, pools, tennis courts, work shops, horse property, views, golf, gated…you can have it all at truely unbelievable prices. There are homes with every known amenity and feature..Dream Homes” that are truly a dream!

The prices of downtown condos are very enticing…remember the lines a few years ago? San Diego is a desirable city and a global hotspot and these prices will not remain low forever as well as the attractive interest rates. Newer areas such as Rancho Bernardo,Del Sur,4S Ranch, Stonebridge in Scripps Ranch, Poway,La Costa Greens, and newer sections of other North County neighborhoods have something for every budget. Short sales are being approved faster and opportunities are there for serious qualified buyers.

Market Trends Indiate Fall of 2010 Time to Purchase a Home in San Diego

My summary is simple: great inventory and selection+ outstanding interest rates= time to buy Fall 2010! For market trends please go to my pages on individual cities.

Take these steps to get started:

1 .Contact me of you need a reliable lender.

2. Contact me if you need some marketing stats and trends.

3. Contact me to set you up with our 59559 Program.You can get instant information when you drive by any real estate sign! No hastle, so obligation, go to my blog:http://sandiegohomeinfoblog.com/2010/08/16/san-diego-home-buyers-dial-59559/

52 Weeks of Fun in San Diego: Week 1

August 4th, 2010 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Buyer Info, Coast, Del Sur, Escondido, First Time Buyers, Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Santa Fe, Scripps Ranch, Things To Do in San Diego
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I decided it would be great fun to feature all the great “happenings” and resources in San Diego. San Diego has so many great activities, events, shopping, restaurants and just plain fun things to do. So week by week I will highlight what I think people might like. I welcome your comments and feedback!

Family Fun for the Week in San Diego

Info taken from http://hotels.sandiego.org/-/hotel/99/official website is http://www.usopensandcastle.com/

Sandcastle Competition in San Diego

US Open Sandcastle Competition

Sand Castles at Imperial Beach

Phone Numbers
619-424-6663

8/06/10 – 8/08/10

The 30th annual U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition kicks off in Imperial Beach.

Friday August 6th, 2010

The Sandcastle Dance kicks off the weekend at the Imperial Beach Boys and Girls Club. This 21 and up event is filled with live music and great company, and is a wonderful way to start off what is sure to be a fun filled weekend!

Saturday August 7th, 2010

In Imperial Beach, California, on Saturday, August 7th, the street festival begins. Over 140 vendors set up for the weekend activities. Continued with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. Visitors stroll up and down Seacoast Drive, closed to traffic for the event, taking in the sights, sounds, and other sensory experiences of everything the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition has to offer. The musical entertainment, selected from a wide variety of family friendly local acts, draws a huge crowd every year. The Kids-N-Kastles Competition is held on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday August 8th, 2010

On Sunday August 8th, the official U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition will be held. This is the championship of sandcastle building where the professional sand carvers vie for the title of Master’s Champion. Professional and amateur sand carving teams throughout the U.S. will compete in the sandcastle building competition with more than $21,000 in cash prizes. Trained representatives for the US Open Sandcastle Competition will judge all categories. The weekend festivities conclude when the teams are presented with titles and cash prizes presented at the Awards ceremony.

Sandcastle building begins at 9:00am and concludes at 2:00pm. Sculptures are only available for viewing until 4:00pm due to the tides.

Date Night: Go to the Movies!

I recommend: The Kids are All Right

1hr 44min‎‎ – Rated R‎‎ – Comedy‎
I saw this last weekend and loved it…great scenes, laugh and cry and relate…enjoy Director: Lisa Cholodenko – Cast: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson

Story Line: Two teenaged children get the notion to seek out their biological father and introduce him into the family life that their two mothers have built for them. Once the donor is found, the household will never be the same, as family ties are defined…

Taking Care of Yourself Tip of the Week

Bernardo Heights Dental Group is offering an Exam,Digital XRays and Cleaning for $39.00. Maybe you need this before date nite?

Call 858-674-6813, or go to www.BernardoHeightsDental.com (new patients only and some restrictions apply)

Shopping Place of the Week in San Diego

Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall with over 90 stores!!!

5620 Paseo del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-804-9000

Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 10am – 7pm

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Attention Home Owners! Enter my $500 Home Depot Drawing!

June 2nd, 2010 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: 4S Ranch, Coast, Del Sur, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Santaluz, Scripps Ranch, Seller Info
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Could you use $500 to do a little project around you home? We want to give it to you!

If you could use a $500.00 Home Depot Gift Certificate enter our current drawing contest! Just complete the form below and return it to me. We will have a drawing on Labor Day. You must be a homeowner and complete the entire application to win. Your information will be kept confidential. We need a minimum of 350 entrees to have this happen so spread the word! If you would also like a complimentary estimate of value on your home or any sales statitics or real estate information let us know. We are here to earn your trust and business. Subscribe to our blog and let us know what you like about your neighborhood so we can share this with our customers! We sell, list, lease and trade properties in Escondido, Santaluz, DelSur,4s Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe!

Crosby Villas at Rancho Santa Fe Area Have Grand Opening!

February 15th, 2010 by Gretchen Pagnotta
Categories: Buyer Info, Rancho Santa Fe, Seller Info
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Views from The Crosby Villas

The Crosby Villas in the Rancho Santa Fe neighborhood of THE CROSBY had their Grand Opening on February 13,2010. California West Communities has taken over the sales of this popular product which was originally sold by John Laing homes. The pricing starts in the low $800′s which represents excellent value in the current market. They are the perfect choice for people who are looking for low maintenance homes in a gated area with a superior location. There will be 31 homes with 20 having views of the 15,16 and 18th fairways of the award winning Crosby Golf Course.
They are located within walking distance to the Crosby Clubhouse and Sports Center. Membership to this private club is optional, www.thecrosbyclub.com. The golf course is an award winning Fred Couples 18 hole course with fabulous facilities; beautifully appointed dining rooms including a restaurant courtyard with many social and golfing events planned. The sports facility features a junior Olympic pool, 4 tennis courts, fitness facility and a spa.
The floor plans of the Villas range from 2-4 bedrooms, 2.5-4 baths and 3034-3612 square feet. Designed by Scheurer Architects they can be customized to the buyers personal tastes and floor plan preferences. Each one has unique and carefully planned designs for maximum space and function. I personally love the Plan 2 with a downstairs master suite, a lovely great room which faces the back of the home to take advantage of sweeping fairway views , a downstairs den or Bedroom 4 and two spacious bedrooms on the upper level. The exteriors reflect interest with architectural details and varied site elevations. Read the rest of this entry »