November Calendar!

November 20: You know it's the holiday season when
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! returns to the Old Globe stage.
oldglobe.org

November 21-25: It's five days of foot-stomping tunes November 21-25 during the 33rd annual Thanksgiving

Dixieland Jazz Festival at the Town and Country Resort. dixielandjazzfestival.org

November 22: Give thanks for fitness-while helping those less fortunate-at the Oceanside Turkey Trot, Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Run, or the United Run for the Hungry. osideturkeytrot.com my.neighbor.org unitedrunforthehungry.org

November 25: Car lovers get their fill of hot rods
and custom cruisers at the Goodguys
Fall Del Mar Nationals at the Del Mar Fairgrounds November 23-25.
good-guys.com

November 28: The Hotel Del Coronado gets in the Christmas spirit with its Holiday Festival.

hoteldel.com

HomeDex Report - November

NSDCAR November 2012 HomeDex Reports provide October 2012 housing statistics in two separate reports, featuring North San Diego County and full San Diego County statistics. Below is a snapshot of October's housing report. Click on the links below to read the full reports.

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - fell to $396,000 in October 2012 compared to $410,000 in September 2012.
• Detached homes in North County decreased 0.52 percent in October 2012 to $477,500 compared to $480,000 in September 2012.
• The countywide median SFD price increased slightly at 0.60 percent to $367,200 in October 2012 compared to $365,000 in September 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 6.55 percent in October 2012 compared to September 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 9.39 percent in October 2012 compared to September 2012. Year-over sold SFD units jumped 48.05 percent compared to October 2011.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County for October 2012 decreased to 38 days compared to 42 days in September 2012.

November 2012 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

November 2012 FULL County HomeDex Report

September 2012 HomeDex Report

The NSDCAR September 2012 HomeDex Reports provide August 2012 housing statistics in two separate reports, featuring North San Diego County and full San Diego County statistics.

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - increased to $405,000 in August 2012 compared to $395,000 in July 2012.
• Detached homes in North County increased 3.81 percent in August 2012 to $456,000 compared to $439,250 in July 2012.
• The countywide median SFD price increased 1.13 percent to $359,000 in August 2012 compared to $355,000 in July 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 4.94 percent in August 2012 compared to July 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 16.96 percent in August 2012 compared to July 2012. The number of sales has increased in six of the last eight months. Year-over sold SFD units jumped 39.02 percent compared to August 2011, the 15th month of year-over increases in sold units.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County for August 2012 decreased to 40 days compared to 44 days in July 2012.

September 2012 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

September 2012 FULL County HomeDex Report 

HomeDex™ Key Points

July 2012 Data

North San Diego County

The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – decreased to $395,000 in July 2012 compared to $403,000 in June 2012.

• Detached homes in North County decreased 6.54 percent in July 2012 to $439,250 compared to $470,000 in June 2012. Year-over median price in North San Diego County remained steady (0.17 percent decline) compared to $440,000 reported in July 2011.
• Detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 2.01 percent to $355,000 in July 2012 compared to $348,000 in June 2012. Year-over non-North County prices increased 4.41 percent compared to $340,000 in July 2011, the fourth month of year-over price increases after 15 months of price declines.
• Attached home prices in North County increased 2.32 percent to $265,000 in July 2012 compared to $259,000 in June 2012.
• Non-North County attached home prices increased 4.76 percent in July 2012 to $220,000 compared to $210,000 in June 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) decreased 1.8 percent in July 2012 compared to June 2012 and fell 35.4 percent year-over compared to July 2011.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 10.16 percent in July 2012 compared to June 2012, countering five months of sales increases. Year-over sold SFD units increased 19.79 percent compared to July 2011, making 14-months of year-over sales increases.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County decreased to 44 days in July 2012 compared to 46 days in June 2012.
• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County – attached and detached – increased to 42 percent in July 2012 compared to 40 percent in June 2012.

Read full Report at North San Diego County HomeDex Report - August 2012

End of August Calendar!  Have fun! August 18: Stone Brewing Company celebrates 16 years of craft beer awesomeness at its 16th Anniversary Celebration and International Beer Festival. $40. www.stonebrew.com Sample suds of all sorts at the Del Mar Racetrack's Beer Fest. www.dmtc.com Old Town San Diego honors the 102nd anniversary of the famed author's death at its free TwainFest. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663 Get "Slighty Stoopid" at 311's Summerdaze Festival at Cricket Wireless. www.livenation.com August 19: Get jazzy with live music on the patio at Firenze Trattoria in Olivenhain. Sundays through the summer, 5:30-9 p.m. www.firenzetrattoria.com August 22: Frank Sinatra's memorabilia is on display at the Coronado Public Library, in an exhibit entitled That's Life, through September 28. August 23: The King of Pop lives on through the San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops performance of The Music of Michael Jackson. $18 and up. www.sandiegosymphony.org August 24: It's lions, tigers, and dragons, oh my, as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents four days of The Greatest Show on Earth. $17 and up. www.ringling.com Now that Comic-Con is long gone, we'll say "cheers" to Beer-Con, a two-day craft beer conference. $119 and up. www.beer-con.com August 25: Hike up your skirt, hop in the barrel, and celebrate the harvest at the Orfila Grape Stomp in Escondido. $85. www.orfila.com Drink and eat to your heart's content at the Chula Vista Rotary Wine and Food Festival at Otay Ranch Town Center. www.winetastechulavista.com August 26: Celebrate booze at its best during the two-day San Diego Spirits Festival at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. $20 and up. www.sandiegospirtsfestival.com August 28: Broadway San Diego transports theatergoers to 19th-century France with the anniversary production of Les Misérables. $59 and up.www.broadwaysd.com September 8: Scandinavian Festival - 5pm to 6pm - Authentic Scandinavian Smorgasbord representing foods from: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. We can't forget delicious desserts such as Krumkake and assorted Scandinavian Cookies served 6pm to 9pm. Location: Ascension Lutheran Church, 5106 Zion Ave., 619.582.2636

HomeDex Housing Statistics July 2012 Reports

HomeDex - July 2012 The NSDCAR July 2012 HomeDex Reports provide June 2012 housing statistics in two separate reports, featuring North San Diego County and full San Diego County statistics. The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - increased from $390,000 in May 2012 to $403,000 in June 2012. Detached homes in North County increased by 4.68 percent to $470,000 in June 2012, compared to $449,000 in May 2012, the highest median SFD price recorded since September 2010. The countywide median SFD price increased slightly by 0.87 percent to $348,000 in June 2012 compared to $345,000 in May 2012. The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 6.15 percent in June 2012 compared to May 2012. The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 7.0 percent in June 2012 compared to May 2012, the fifth month of sales increases. Compared to June 2011, year-over SFD units increased 21.47 percent- the 13th month of year-over sales increases. Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County for June 2012, rose to 46 days compared to 43 days in May 2012. July 2012 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report July 2012 FULL County HomeDex

SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY

Hi!  Here are some summer happenings that might be fun and different for your summer enjoyment! There is, also, a list of seven ways to avoid burnout in the work place.  So, relax and enjoy! Let me know if you or anyone you know, is interested in buying or selling!  The market is HOT! Terry

SUMMER FUN, 2012 ... Lafayette Pool Parties The newly renovated Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows in North Park now shows poolside movies every Thursday at 8 (bevvies in the pool okay!), plus free entertainment on Friday nights. lafayettehotelsd.com The Pearl Head to The Pearl for some poolside cocktails and a swim on Saturdays, or a prix-fixe, DJ'd brunch on Sunday, where you get a bottomless mimosa and entrée for $23, plus free movies at the "Dive-In Theatre" on Wednesdays. thepearlsd.com 36th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships Cruise the beach as hundreds of athletes bodysurf the waves in Oceanside. Final heats are on day two, followed by the grand championship round and crowning of the victors. August 18-19, free to watch, $50 to enter. worldbodysurfing.org Roar with the Crowd at the Del Mar Racetrack One of the longest-standing summer events returns for its 75th season. Summer concert series (every Friday night), chili cook-off (August 4), Beer Fest (August 18, September 1), Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals and jockey photo day (September 3). July 18-September 5, $10+. dmtc.com San Diego Padres Support the Pads! Cool game days are: Play catch on the field (August 5), and kids batting clinic (Aug. 19). sandiego.padres.mlb.com Polo Season Polo may be "the sport of kings," but you don't have to pay a king's ransom to attend matches at the San Diego Polo Club. Pack a picnic basket and sit fieldside for some tailgating, or do it up proper with bottle service in the VIP tent. Matches take place on Sundays in July and the last two Sundays in August. $10-$30 for tickets, $25/car for tailgating. sandiegopolo.com Canine Cocktails Hotel Indigo hosts a regular dog-friendly "yappy hour." Dogs roam around the rooftop patio while pet parents sip cocktails. July 26, August 23, free. hotelsandiegodowntown.com Dog Days of Summer It's the biggest doggie event of the year in Cardiff, with more than 150 vendors, animal adoptions, and contests, including cutest puppy and best kisser. August 11, free. cardiffdogdaysofsummer.com Legoland Kids can climb aboard a pirate ship, blast water cannons, and plunge down Pirate Reef, Legoland's newest water ride. Next door at the Sea Life Aquarium? Massive arthropods, including 40-pound Japanese spider crabs, at "Claws." Resort Hopper pass, $85-$95. california.legoland.com Equine Extravaganza at The Nat Learn about the bond between humans and horses at the West Coast premiere of The Horse. The exhibit celebrating all things equine includes a virtual, life-sized horse, ancient bones, and an exhibition by Robert Vavra, the world's foremost equine photographer. $9 for children, $15 for adults. sdnhm.org SEA Days at Birch Aquarium Science, exploration, and adventure come together for SEA Days Birch Aquarium every third Saturday. Kids take part in hands-on exploration and activities and meet Scripps Oceanography scientists. July 21, August 18, free with admission. ucsd.edu Manta at SeaWorld Youngsters over 65 inches tall can move like a manta ray as they swoop, dip, and glide on SeaWorld's newest coaster. There's also a new 100,000-gallon habitat filled with hundreds of creatures, including bat rays and guitarfish. Season pass: $65-$73. seaworld.com Comedy Camp Got a clown in your crew? Sign them up for improv or sketch writing camp at The National Comedy Theatre. The two-week program culminates with a live performance. July 30-August 10, $350-$600. nationalcomedy.com Aviation Summer Camp Got aspiring pilots on your hands? Sign up the kids to become Future Eagles at the McClellan-Palomar Airport. They'll fly state-of-the-art simulators, learn from jet pilots, and tour cool aircrafts. Weekly through August 17, $249. futureeaglesaviation.com Bike the Bay This 25-mile ride is more about the scenery than bragging rights, and your only chance to bike the Coronado Bridge. Cruise from the Embarcadero through Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City. At the finish line, there's plenty of beer and cheer. August 26, $45+. bikethebay.net Work Hard, but Avoid the Burnout... Try these 7 steps to finding the right balance between hard work and leisure time: 1. Schedule Regular Social Activities Keep in touch with people outside of work. Contact some of your old pals and schedule some social time. It can be something as simple as meeting for brunch. 2. Follow a Fitness Plan Just because you worked an extra hour don't give up on exercise. Exercise has been proven not only to strengthen your body, but make you smarter too! 3. Write a Manifesto Do you know what you want out of life? To bring back your focus, write a manifesto, a declaration of purpose, for yourself. It will help you put what is stressing you into perspective. 4. Ask for Help This can be tough if you are independent, but asking for help is actually a sign of strength. You will get a faster solution than you ever could alone. 5. Stop (or at least slow down) If you are working overtime every week, cut that number to the bare minimum. If possible, use up your sick days, work from home one day a week, or take a vacation or leave of absence to give yourself time to decompress. 6. Embrace a Morning Ritual Set your alarm a few minutes earlier than usual and spend the "extra" time sitting in a sunny spot with a cup of coffee and a good book. Start your day with a focus on taking care of yourself. 7. Sleep More We rarely get enough sleep but sleep gives us a chance to work out problems and process info we have received throughout the day.

HOMEDEX REPORT FROM North San Diego County Realtors    

The NSDCAR June 2012 HomeDex Reports provide May 2012 housing statistics in two separate reports, featuring North San Diego County and full San Diego County statistics.

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - increased from $365,500 in April 2012 to $390,000 in May 2012.
• Detached homes in North County jumped 6.9 percent in May 2012 to $449,000 compared to $420,000 in April 2012. Year-over median price in North San Diego County decreased 2.39 percent compared to $460,000 in May 2011.
• The countywide median SFD price increased 1.55 percent to $345,000 in May 2012 compared to $339,750 in April 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 1.73 percent in May 2012 compared to April 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 7.89 percent in May 2012 compared to April 2012, following three months of double-digit percent increases, and jumped 27.43 percent year-over from May 2011 - continuing a 12-month trend of increased year-over sold units.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County decreased to 43 days in May 2012 compared to 51 days in April 2012.

June 2012 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

June 2012 FULL County HomeDex Report

40 Tips to 

Help Sell Your Home

Let me help you make the best first impression you can. Call me and let my
experience work for you when it comes to increasing 'curb appeal' and
attracting buyers quickly.
Note: Do cosmetic things first and avoid making major changes unless they will
increase the value of your home more than the cost of the improvement.

Outside

1. Invest in landscaping where it can be
seen at first sight.
2. Cut back overgrown shrubbery that looks
scraggly or keeps light out of the house.
3. Paint your house if necessary. This can
probably do more for sales appeal than any
other factor.
4. Inspect the roof and gutters.
5. Consider putting flowers outside, near
the front door.
6. Repaint the front door.

Kitchen

7. The kitchen is the most important room
in the house.Make it bright and attractive. If
dull, paint cabinets and put up perky new
curtains.
8. Clean the ventilating hood in the kitchen.
9. If the kitchen floor is badly worn, put
down new flooring. Replace any broken or
chipped tiles.
10. Remove any appliances that you keep
on your counters. Clean counters make the
room look larger.

Living Areas

11. Have all plaster in top shape.
12. Check ceilings for leak stains. Fix the
cause of the damage, repair the ceiling,
and paint.
13. In painting and redecorating, avoid
offbeat colors—stick to conventional white
outside and easy-to-work-with pastels
inside.
14. If you have a fireplace, clean it out and
lay in some logs to make it look inviting.
15.Wash windows.
16. Replace broken glass.
17. Mend torn screens.
18. Check to see that all windows will
open and close.
19. Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use
brighter light bulbs.
20. Make sure every light switch works.
21. Make the floors shine; clean, polish and
nail down any cracking boards or stair
treads.
22. Straighten up the closets—get rid of
excess items.Use air freshener to eliminate
musty odors. Lubricate any sticky or
squeaking doors.
23. For sliding doors that stick in their
tracks, rub the tracks with paraffin or
candle wax.

Bathroom

24. Repair dripping faucets.
25. Use special cleaning products to
remove stains from toilets, bathtubs, sinks
and showers.
26. If sink and bathtub drain too slowly,
unclog them.

Basement,Attic,Garage

27. Clean out attic, basement and garage.
Dispose of everything you are not going to
move. Package everything you won’t need
until you’re settled in your new home.

When Your House is
Being Shown

28. Keep room draperies and shades open to
let light in. It makes the room appear larger.
29. Have your home well-lighted during
showing.
30. At night, turn on porch light and
outdoor lighting in back if you have it.
31. Neatness makes a room look bigger.
Avoid clutter.
32. If possible, leave your furniture and rug
in the house for showing.
33. Avoid having dirty dishes in the sink or
on the counters.
34. Keep any toys in the children’s rooms.
35. Keep radio, stereo and TV off or turned
way down.
36. Take your family away if your broker is
holding an Open House.
37. Refer direct inquires you receive about
seeing your house to your Agent and
take advantage of their professional skills
in selling your home.
38. Don’t mention furniture or furnishings
you wish to dispose of unless asked.
39. Take pets outdoors when your house is
being shown.
40. Let the Agent show your house, and
don’t tag along.

Good luck!

May 2012 Report

The May 2012 HomeDex™ Report provides April 2012 housing statistics.

Inside this month's report:

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - remained at $365,500 in April 2012.
• Detached homes in North County increased 1.2 percent in April 2012 to $420,000 compared to $415,000 in March 2012. Year-over median price in North San Diego County fell 6.67 percent compared to $450,000 in April 2011.
• The countywide median SFD price increased 1.12 percent in April 2012 to $339,750 compared to $336,000 in March 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 2.53 percent in April 2012 compared to March 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 10.6 percent in April 2012 compared to March 2012 (after a 22.37 percent jump last month), and increased 10.2 percent year-over compared to April 2011- an 11-month trend of increased year-over sold units.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County decreased to 51 days in April 2012 compared to 57 days in March 2012.
  
  
  The North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® is committed to bringing you timely and relevant information of our region's housing market.
  
  NSDCAR's monthly HomeDex™ report provides you with the most up-to-date and detailed statistical data of local home sales, median home prices, median days-on market, affordability, and foreclosure data and includes a detailed zip code index.
  
  

  • Get the May 2012 HomeDex NORTH COUNTY Report here

    Get the May 2012 FULL COUNTY Report here

April 2012 Report

The April 2012 HomeDex™ Report provides March 2012 housing statistics.

Inside this month's report:

• The median price for all North County home sales - attached and detached - increased to $365,500 in March 2012 compared to $357,500 in February 2012.
• Detached homes in North County remained unchanged at $415,000 in March 2012. Year-over median price in North San Diego County dropped 7.81 percent compared to $450,165 in March 2011.
• The countywide median SFD price increased 2.75 percent in March 2012 to $336,000 compared to $327,000 in February 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 2.4 percent in March 2012 compared to February 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 22.26 percent in March 2012 compared to February 2012 (after a 20.37 percent jump last month), and increased 3.35 percent year-over compared to March 2011. Year-over sold units have increased in nine of the last 10 months.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County decreased to 57 days in March 2012 compared to 66 days in February 2012.
  
  
  The North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® is committed to bringing you timely and relevant information of our region's housing market.
  
  NSDCAR's monthly HomeDex™ report provides you with the most up-to-date and detailed statistical data of local home sales, median home prices, median days-on market, affordability, and foreclosure data and includes a detailed zip code index.

  Get the April 2012 HomeDex NORTH COUNTY Report here

  Get the April 2012 FULL COUNTY Report here

April Arrives... Please, enjoy all that San Diego has to offer!  If you have any real estate questions in the San Diego area, do not hesitate to contact me at TerryDavisRealtor@gmail.com! April 5-19th April 5: Play ball! Head to Petco Park for Padres Opening Day and watch our hometown heroes beat the Dodgers (if we print it, will it happen?). $16 and up. www.sandiegopadres.com April 6: Peter Cottontail makes a celeb appearance at the Westgate Hotel for two days of Easter Bunny Teas. $26 and up. www.westgatehotel.com April 8: Chocolate first made its way to America via seafaring vessels. Celebrate those tall ships and their sweet bounty at A Chocolate Affair at the San Diego Maritime Museum. $7 and up. www.sdmaritime.org April 13: Step aside, Jamie Foxx. It's San Diego Symphony's turn to pay Tribute to Ray Charles in this two-day Winter Pops performance. $20 and up. www.sandiegosymphony.org April 14: Sinful sweets come in threes at Sbicca Bistro's Bubbles, Blush, and Bon Bons. $45 and up. www.mwineeducation.com April 15: If you've never thought of the College Area as a dining destination, the second annual College Area Taste will school you. $25 and up. www.collegeareabid.com Fallbrook celebrates delicious produce at the annual Avocado Festival. Free. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org April 17: From the Brigantine to The Pearl, taste your way across the peninsula at the Taste of Shelter Island. $20. www.peninsulachamber.com April 19: The path to enlightenment becomes a little clearer when His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama shares his wisdom at SDSU. $10 and up. www.cox-arena.com April 21-29th April 21:  The Encinitas Garden Festival tours tree-lined streets and lush lots along the North County coast. $21 and up. www.encinitasgardenfestival.org Nosh your way through Taste of Hillcrest. $30 and up. www.fabuloushillcrest.com The free Chicano Park Day festival celebrates folklore and low riders in Barrio Logan. www.chicano-park.org The Westin Gaslamp transforms into a seductive speakeasy at Wine and Dine: Prohibition. $150. www.winedinesd.com April 22: Adams Avenue shows its roots as a music Mecca at its two-day Unplugged folk festival. Free. www.adamsaveonline.com Mother Earth shows her worth at EarthFair, the world's largest environmental fair, in Balboa Park. Free. www.earthdayweb.org April 25: The Cirque is in town! Cirque du Soleil returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds with TOTEM, tracing the evolutionary progress of species through-what else-awe-inspiring acrobatics. $40 and up. www.cirquedusoleil.com April 28: Art and art lovers fill the streets of Little Italy at the two-day ArtWalk. Free. www.missionfederalartwalk.com April 29: Fiesta Island welcomes "the hottest sport on the sand" at the two-day Beach Soccer Jam, featuring fancy footwork and Brazilian entertainment. www.beachsoccerjam.com