Rob Denny's Blog

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!  There’s nothing like to celebrating the day of our Independence with family and friends. Here’s some facts about the 4th from the US Census Bureau - 1. Thirty places nationwide have "liberty" in their name. 2. Eleven places have "independence" in t...

Just a year ago, when pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties were entering the market in unimaginable numbers, many real estate agents were estimating six to 10 months at best to complete a short sale. Now, some are beginning to see closings in as few as 10 weeks. That’s good news for seller...

As another spring comes to an end it’s a good time to ask yourself “did I ever get around to spring cleaning this year?” If not, here are some ueful tips to implement before the BBQ season begins-   That kitchen drawer Take the pizza rolling, slicing thing and all those other items you bought fo...

  Summer is around the corner which means it’s time for the annual Fiesta Del Sol’s two-day street and music festival held at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach. This years event takes place June 5th and 6th. The Fiesta is celebrating its 31st year! This well-attended events main highlights are: cont...

Can it be possible? Despite the housing bust and high foreclosure rates, in some areas we don't have enough homes to sell.   There is currently an eight-month supply of homes on the market -- meaning that, at the current sales pace, it would take eight months to run through the backlog.   That's...

 For quite a few months now I have been sharing with anyone that would listen that the residential real estate market in North San Diego County has changed. It is vibrant, positive and on the move. Things are Selling and Buyers are out looking hard. NSDCAR HomeDex shows year-over median single-f...

NCSDAR reports reports show that April was an outstanding month for real estate sales and closings. The market, driven by lots of factors, not just the tax credits seems to be finding solid footing at last. The average sales price per transaction is almost two and a quarter times higher than it ...

 You want to buy a foreclosure? Remember, there are both great opportunities and great pressures and pitfalls in this market. First, you have to decide at what stage of foreclosure you want to buy. There are three options: 1. pre-foreclosure; 2. sheriff's auction; 3.  "The safest and best way to...

Military personnel, members of the Foreign Service, and employees of the intelligence community have an extra year, through June 2011, to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and claim the federal tax credit. The deadline for entering a binding contract is April 30, 2011; the deadline to close ...

  Home sales are creeping up, short sales and loan modifications are being streamlined and consumers are recognizing the value of Realtor guidance. It’s all having a positive effect on many agents whose businesses saw a marked slowdown in the past few years. The ingredients for a successful rebo...