March 2011
Was Bailout Not as Costly as Previously Estimated? Almost three years after a series of government bailouts began, what many feared would be a deep black hole for taxpayer money isn’t looking nearly so dark. The brighter picture is highlighted by the outlook for the bailouts’ centerpiece—the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. “It’s turning out to cost a lot less than what we all thought at the beginning,” said Ted Kaufman, a former... [Read More...]
San Diego’s third nationally in retail real estate: 2011 prospects looking up as construction languishes and demand rises
In another sign of an improving San Diego economy, the following article was recently posted on Sign On San Diego: San Diego County ranks third nationally in retail real prospects in 2011, according to the Marcus & Millichap brokerage’s annual report on retailing. Washington remained in first place and New York City moved up from fourth to second, dropping San Diego one place. Los Angeles was fourth, up from sixth last year, and Orange County... [Read More...]
San Diego Home Sales Rise
Centennial Escrow sees growth in the San Diego housing market, courtesy of the Wall Street Journal. Housing economists expect the troubled residential market to begin picking up in the new year. 2011 looks to be the start of a turn around. 1. Low mortgage rates 2. Bargain home prices These reasons alone will help to boost sales in the spring selling season. The economists, who delivered their forecasts on a panel at the National Association of Home... [Read More...]
Centennial Escrow Offers 25 Tips and Tricks for an Organized Move
We at Centennial Escrow in Encinitas and Escondido are regularly helping Buyers and Sellers work toward the successful close of escrow, but when that day finally comes will the clients be prepared for the actual move that follows? The below list will help! Worried because you’re moving soon? This really doesn’t have to be a stressful, chaotic time. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful, organized move. 1. USE A MOVING CHECKLIST. Make... [Read More...]
Real Estate: Finally a Good Investment
San Diego and Southern California’s premier escrow company bring you the most recent Real Estate news. Centennial Escrow, Real Estate expert in Encinitas, CA reads: “This cohort is led by John Paulson, the hedge-fund manager who made $20 billion betting against the housing bubble.” Last fall he said inna speech: “If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own a home, buy another one, and if you own two homes, buy a third... [Read More...]
S.D. Home Prices Will Go Up
Centennial Escrow, Escondido 92025, Forbes for sees S.D. Home prices will go up. “San Diego ranked no. 5 out of 315 housing markets poised for price increases in 2011 and in the coming years. The magazine predicts that the median home price in San Diego will rise 2 percent in the next 12 months and again at 2% per year over the next 3.” For more on this go to Forbes.com Read More →
San Diego Experiences Uptick in Housing Market in November: Only Major U.S. City to See This Growth
Centennial Escrow stumbled across this article earlier this evening – we reported similar news earlier this month – now the stats back it up! San Diego Housing Prices Tick Up San Diego home prices climbed 0.1 percent between October and November last year. That may not sound like much, but it was the only major city in the U.S. to see any gain in that period. The small increase in November brought San Diego housing prices to 2.6 percent... [Read More...]
Centennial Offices in Encinitas and Escondido Notice Increase in SFR Sales
The Centennial Escrow offices in Encinitas and Escondido have noticed an uptick in business, likely due to recent November sales numbers showing a nationwide trend toward housing affordability. Prime Lending reports that housing was more affordable in November than at any time in the last 40 years. So it should come as no surprise that Existing Home Sales were UP 5.6% for November, bringing them to an annual rate of 4.68 million, a tad above the expected... [Read More...]
January 2011
Real Estate Made Easy: Getting Our House In Order For 2011 And Beyond NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS…We all make them…We all break them. The top resolution that we make, believe it or not, is not LOOSING WEIGHT or EXERCISE. Studies have shown that the top resolution, year in and year out, IS TO GET ORGANIZED. Read More » Read More →
In the spirit of the season, how can you change the world?
With Christmas rapidly approaching and the holiday season in full gear, we’re reminded that there will always be others in greater need than ourselves. The article below comes from Kelly Greene of the Wall Street Journal, who offers many wonderful ideas on how YOU can change the world. How to Change the World… …Whatever the size of your wallet. These ideas, with budgets from $20 to $20,000, can help better the lives of others—and your... [Read More...]
