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San Diego’s Retail Market Brings Positivity

The San Diego retail market is showing strength despite economic headwinds and uncertainty, with historically low vacancies persisting quarter over quarter. Inflation has proven stubbornly high, however, the unemployment rate in San Diego has remained relatively steady and is below the state and national levels. This year has seen record retail property sales levels in San Diego County and the effect of...

Tips for Deciding Whether to Remodel Your Home or Move

When deciding whether to move or remodel a home, many factors should be considered, such as the cost of materials, the cost of hiring a contractor, the need for specific features, and the location of the home. Researching home prices and neighborhoods in the area can help determine if it is better to move or remodel. Continue to full article...

How to avoid capital gains tax on real estate

When selling real estate, it is important to understand the potential tax burden as the IRS may be entitled to a share of your earnings. If you are selling your primary residence, you may be able to take advantage of the capital gains exclusion, allowing you to exclude some of your profits from taxable income. Depending on the amount of profits and filing status, the exclusion can be up to $500,000 for...

WRAPUP 1-US new home sales fall, but trend remains strong

New home sales in the US fell 2.5% in June, but were still up 23.8% year-on-year. The median new house price dropped 4.0% year-on-year. The housing market is showing signs of stabilization, with an acute shortage of previously owned homes underpining demand. Despite rising mortgage rates, the Fed raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to a 5.25% to 5.50% range. This could delay a recovery in the...

Private Mortgage Insurance: What PMI Is and How It Works

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance that protects the lender in case the borrower is unable to pay back the loan. It is typically required if the borrower is making a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price. The cost of PMI varies, but it typically ranges from $30 to $70 per month per $100,000 borrowed. Homeowners Protection Act requires lenders to stop charging PMI...

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