Blog by Gary Giffin

$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS FOR California

March 31st, 2010
$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS
$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS
Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between May 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, inclusive. Buyers who are ...

Homebuyer $8000 tax credit expires 30 days

March 30th, 2010
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Attention shoppers: You have barely a month left before the homebuyer tax credit expires. But depending on where you live, you might not want to rush out to buy.

First-time homebuyers may qualify for up to $8,000, while those who are trading up could get as much as $6,500. But either way, buyers have to ink sales contracts by the end of ...

La Jolla Smash Burger Grand Opening

March 25th, 2010

Today I went to Smash Burger's grand opening in La Jolla on Prospect and it was packed. The cashiers keep the line moving very well but almost all the seats were filled. I love burgers especially Hodad's burgers in Ocean Beach but this burger is really juicy. Great tasting meat and really fresh egg bun. Hard to beat the price in La Jolla for a 1/3 pound burger $4.99! I will be back with the ...

Del Mar Newly Built Beach Cottages

March 18th, 2010

Del Mar City Information & Homes for Sale


In Del Mar, life moves just a little slower. This small, coastal community is the best in beachside living. Close enough to the larger cities to enjoy all the cultural and recreational amenities of a large city while keeping that small town feel. The neighborhoods are quiet and beatific. Whether youre looking for a beachfront villa or just looking f ...

Carmel Valley, San Diego (92130) Home Market Update

March 12th, 2010

 

Hot Air Balloons over Del Mar

Carmel Valley, San Diego (92130) Home Market Update

Total Number of Homes For Sale in Carmel Valley San Diego: 194 (30 are short sales)
Detached: 134 (10 are short sales)
Townhomes: 25 (5 are short sales)
Condos: 35 (15 are short sales)

Price Range: $215,000-$6,949,000 (median $972,500)
Detached: $579,000-$6,949,000 (median: $1,319,000)
Townhomes: $335,000-$714,900 (median: $499,000) ...