December 2014

As the year ends, you're probably drafting the first few versions of your list of 2015 Goals. Consider this list of 21 Hot trends that can completely transform your living space. DECEMBER 2014 | BY BARBARA BALLINGER

This time of the year, we hear from just about every sector of the economy what’s expected to be popular in the coming year. Foodies with their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry and hot TV chefs will tell us to say goodbye to beet-and-goat cheese salad and hello roasted cauliflower, and there’s no end to the gadgets touted as the next big thing.

In real estate, however, trends typically come slowly, often well after they appear in commercial spaces and fashion. And though they may entice buyers and

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Many millennials have held off on buying a home, but experts expect that to change in 2015.

By Susan JohnstonDec. 9, 2014 | 9:48 a.m. EST+ More

As housing recovers, prices in many markets across the U.S. have shot up. In fact, RealtyTrac reported that the median sale price of U.S. single-family homes and condos in October had reached its highest level since September 2008. Price appreciation and the lure of foreclosures created a feeding frenzy for real estate investors willing to pay cash and made it harder for traditional buyers to compete.

But experts say that 2015 will be marked by a return to normalcy and balance for real estate marketsacross the country. Stan Humphries, chief economist for Zillow.com, predicts that home

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Posted in Economic Updates, by Ken Fears, Director, Regional Economics and Housing Finance on December 11, 2025

As depicted above, markets in North Dakota, largely due to a boom in oil production surged with the median price in Bismarck up 87.2% over this period. Markets in Texas have done well and six registered in the top 10. Metro areas in the Midwest, the Mid South, and the Northwest gained over this period. In total, 87 of the metro areas tracked saw an increase of the median home price in the nine years since the national market peak.

At the other end of the spectrum were markets concentrated in the boom and bust states like Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida. Markets in New England have sputtered in their recovery,

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By Peter Schroeder from thehill.com

The vast majority of Americans who do not own a home still see homeownership as a praiseworthy goal, despite the damage wrought by the subprime mortgage crisis.

Ninety-one percent of renters believe homeownership is something to be proud of, according to a survey released Monday by housing giant Freddie Mac. However, just 39 percent of renters surveyed actually plan to buy a home in the next three years.

The survey indicates that much of the positive impressions Americans have about homeownership may have withstood the economic downturn that slashed the values of home prices and drove many Americans into foreclosure. Despite that experience, Americans still strongly see buying a home as an enviable achievement

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Yucaipa Neighbors work together this season to create one of the most viral Holiday Christmas Displays to date. Youtuber Jeff Maxey provides this really interesting clip of the 16 decorated homes coordinated to Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas".

Follow the neighborhood's Facebook Page for all of their very festive news.

One of the best places to live in the world is San Diego- You can see why with these gorgeous views of the Ocean, the Mountains, and lush landscapes of equestrian ranches with this Gambrel-Style home in Mountain View.

To view more gorgeous Mountain View Rd. listings in Bonsall, CA, click here

By Adam Roark

At my final walkthrough of the historic home in South Park we had a great opportunity to do something that has become too rare in our world of electronic documents, smart lockboxes, and transaction coordinators. All of us… the buyers, the seller, the listing agent and myself, had the chance to walk through the home together.

The seller had lived in this 100 year old home for almost 23 years. During our nearly 2 hour visit, he shared stories with us about the history of the building passed on to him from previous owners. He showed us where the maid’s quarters were originally located in the early years of the house and even showed us a “secret room” behind the pantry, rumored to have been a location for storage of contraband during

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How you live in your home and how you sell your house are two different ways. Use these tips to get started with your home staging:

1. Get a different perspective. Walk across the street and take a long, hard look at your house. Put on your buyer hat…make a list of 5-10 things that are good about your house and 5-10 things that need work. Get busy! Curb appeal is crucial!

2. Make repairs a high priority. If your house needs work, get it done now. It's the home inspector's job to find out what's wrong with your house and long lists of repairs can scare buyers off! As the homeowner, repairs are responsibility and you should to fix them before your house comes on the market.

3. De-clutter. Go through every closet and every room and get rid of the

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We've put together a great community guide for the Holidays! Mark your calendars with these spectacular events that are nearby!

Friday December 5th Horizon Prep Holiday Boutique from 8:30am to 4pm at Lion's Den

Friday December 5th The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe will be hosting an indoor ice-skating extravaganza 5-8pm FREE

Saturday December 6th Encinitas Holiday Parade 5pm FREE

Sunday December 7th La Jolla Christmas Parade begins promptly at 1:30pm FREE

Tuesday December 9th The Inn and Rancho Santa Fe will be hosting a Holiday Shopping Botique event from 4-7pm

Thursday December 11th

-Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will host their wreathmaking event at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club Patio. Entry fee is $10 for non-members, and $5 for

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Explore the pacific ocean and all of its creatures during San DIego's Whale Watching Season. Choose to watch the massive animals along the coast or by boat with some of these great attractions. When choosing a day to explore the whale-watching season, consider one with mild winds, or else viewing the whales can be very difficult, so plan accordingly!

Point Loma Sportfishing - http://www.pointlomasportfishing.com/

Hornblower Cruises- http://www.hornblower.com/

H&M Landing - http://www.hmlanding.com/whalewatch.html

Cabrillo National Monument - http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm

Adventure Rib Rides- http://www.adventureribrides.com/

The best part about whale watching on any public pier in San Diego- it's a FREE activity that you can do

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