Featured Local Agent

Featured New Development

San Diego Real Estate News

Keeping Americans in their homes 
For most of our nation's history, pursuing the American Dream has involved owning a home. Few decisions have been financially bigger, and few have been more important, as families seek to establish roots in a community and secure their futures. But for millions of Americans today, that dream has faded. » more
County suffers an epidemic of real estate fraud
Eight months have passed since Francisco Lynch and his family were evicted from the modest two-bedroom home they purchased six years ago, yet their attachment to the home endures. On occasion, they'll drive by to check on the vacant house, where trash is piling up in the yard and the grass has turned » more Signs suggest county housing market recovering

Real Estate Guides

For sale by tweet: Social networking sells homes  
When you sign up for Facebook or Twitter, you expect to get a stream of random messages from the people that make up your virtual social network — but pitches on homes for sale? Real estate agents and others are trolling for clients on these and other popular online social networking sites, mixing home » more
Green Renting: Tenants desire eco-friendly digs  
Landlords, take note. Green isn't just for homeowners. Renters, too, want to be eco-friendly. There is growing anecdotal evidence that renters consider green amenities in their decisions to lease or renew. But many landlords so far have been slow to offer them and what renters can do themselves is limited. » more How much house can you afford? 

Foreclosure Guide

The basics of foreclosure 'Short–Sales' 
You will likely come across dozens of properties in foreclosure with little or no equity, that is, the seller owes at close to or more than the property is worth. In these situations, lenders are sometimes willing to accept less than the full amount due, commonly referred to a “short pay” or “short sale.” » more
What to do when you can't pay your bills 
Paying bills can be an uphill battle, even when the economy is on an upswing. Add in the economic crunch, collapsed real estate market and a job market that is showing record losses each month, and you could find yourself not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. For many business owners, the feeling » more Foreclosures open up new market 

Local Real Estate Experts

Consumers are at the heart of technology

Steve Rodgers
Windemere Exclusive
Making an Informed Rental Choice

Neil Fjellestad
FBS-PM
Moving takes an action plan

Jon Cook
Prudential
California Realty

San Diego Market Snapshot

Listing Type Sales Median Price
Resale Homes 1,928 $319,000
Resale Condos 888 $180,000
New Homes / Condos 204 $436,000
San Diego County Home Sales   A look at recent home sales in the San Diego County real estate market. Market at a Glance figures are county-wide figures.

Mortgage Guide

Modified mortgages  

Loan modifications made at the end of last year reduced borrowers' payments by more than 10 percent

Home Improvement

Design on a budget 

The economy keeps falling and, as money gets tight, your plans to redecorate have run into, well, a wall.