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County housing prices still slipping but pace slows 
San Diego County housing prices continue to decline but at a slowing rate, the widely watched Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed yesterday. In the index that measures paired prices paid for the same single-family homes over time, March prices in San Diego County were down » more
Home prices dip slightly, possible sign of stabilizing
Southern California housing prices dropped only slightly last month, MDA DataQuick reported yesterday in the latest sign prices could be stabilizing. But the latest figures also indicate how inactive the upper end of the market is, with only 20 percent of homes selling above $500,000, half the market share of 2007. » more Signs suggest county housing market recovering

Real Estate Guides

First-time homebuyer tax credit: 5 essential tips 
Many people would like to invest in bank foreclosuresand look for basic information about foreclosure real estate. To get accurate and reliable data, they resort to a listing service, because online foreclosure listings are a very convenient way to keep informed. They provide extensive details about foreclosure » more
Packaging is key to selling your home on the web 
The housing market is a tough sell, especially if you are desperate to move and want to sell your house for a good price. But the Internet can be a great tool to help you up the ante of selling or renting your property. Eighty-seven percent of potential homebuyers use the Web to search for homes » more How much house can you afford? 

Foreclosure Guide

How to locate the best foreclosed properties 
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
Investing in Foreclosures for Beginners 
If you are thinking about investing in foreclosures there are some key points for you to consider before you begin investing. The first step for you to understand is how the foreclosure process works. The foreclosure process can be broken down into three key components. The first step in the foreclosure process » more Foreclosures open up new market 

Local Real Estate Experts

A quick look at today's real estate market

Andrew E. Nelson
Willis Allen
Making an Informed Rental Choice

Neil Fjellestad
FBS-PM
Choosing the right community

Jon Cook
Prudential
California Realty

San Diego Market Snapshot

Listing Type Sales Median Price
Resale Homes 2,207 $325,000
Resale Condos 987 $182,000
New Homes / Condos 181 $438,000
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.
Home Improvement Pros 

Local company is improving water quality while saving consumers hundreds of dollars annually.