Bidding Wars Are Back --

 - As we are seeing a lot of multiple offers again in our market, it is also happening nationwide. Check out this Wall Street Journal article:     Click here

Looking for an Excellent Value?

 - this 21.7 Acres within 2 miles of Paso has  panoramic views and even an old 3 bedroom 1 bath house of app. 1050 sq. ft.  which could serve as a place to hang out before you build or while you are.   Go to  here to see

A COUPLE OF MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TWO REAL ESTATE TAX WRITE-OFFS

 that a lot of people do and could apply to you.    Good article by Tom Kelly in Inman News--  Read it now

MARCH NORTH COUNTY REAL ESTATE STATISTICS

- The new and stronger trend in real estate activity  continues.   Closed sales are up 11%  the first quarter of this year  vs. the first quarter of 2011

  Sales of all North County real estate types increased 20% in March over February and are up 13% over March of last year. Properties in escrow are up 10 % from last month and up 24% over March of 2011.  Active listings on the market were up 25% from February but down 25% from the same time last year.    All in all, a real positive trend continues to hold up. 

Umarried But Own a Home with Your Significant Other?

 - there has been a recent development in how home mortgage interest may be treated and is especially applicable to those with large loans . Read more at here

15 Acres on Templeton's Westside

 -- Located in the Santa Rita Creek area, this beau. property has a 2,400 sq. ft. newer barn, 1 acre Zinfandel vineyard, well, a secluded location and is only a short drive to town.  Go to Here

FEBRUARY NORTH COUNTY REAL ESTATE STATISTICS

- Activity continues to increase and the big news is at the bottom so keep reading!
 Sales of all North County real estate types increased 12% in February over January and are up 19% over February of last year.  Properties in escrow are up 7 % from last month and up 11% over Feburary of last year. Active listings on the market are down 31% when compared to the same time last year.  The inventory of properties on the market is down a whopping 43% from the same time last year!!