Before we examine the potential SoccerCity development, let's take a look at how we got here. Qualcomm Stadium (originally San Diego Stadium) was built in 1967, at the time providing the city with a state-of-the-art venue. In the 50 years that have followed, not much has changed in Mission Valley. Apart from the expansion to [...]
Recently, I’ve talked with a number of prospective buyers who are hesitant to purchase real estate. Often times they'll say prices are too high or the market is due for some sort of correction -- or even crash. While these are legitimate concerns that should not be completely dismissed, the real estate market (like the [...]
The median home price in San Diego just hit its highest point in a decade at $515,000. While that may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to the homes we're discussing today, it should come as no surprise to hear that "America's Finest City" is among the priciest in the country. Where there [...]
Class Realty Group is proud to partner with the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center to put on the third annual Healthy Aging Conference at the beautiful Fairbanks Ranch Country Club on Friday, May 5th 2017. The conference draws hundreds of active Seniors from the around the north San Diego County area looking for tips and [...]
WHAT IS IT? In specific counties in California, seniors over age 55 may transfer their property tax basis to a new residence. They may do this so long as the purchase price of the new home is equal to or less than the sales price of the previous residence. This benefit can only be used [...]
As Megan discussed in her earlier article, “Getting Active in Orange County“, finding ways to stay healthy during the cold weather months is extremely important. With the numerous holiday feasts and tempting Christmas cookies, it can be difficult to keep your calorie intake in check. This makes it all the more vital to get up [...]
Rental costs throughout the country, San Diego County in particular, continue to climb higher and higher. City residents have begun searching for ways to pull in extra income in order to make up for the ridiculous percentage of their paychecks going towards housing. If you have the means to do so, investing in a rental [...]
With the holidays approaching, many of us are starting to think of ways to mitigate all of the extra holiday treats we’ll be enjoying. Working out doesn’t have to be restricted to the same-old, stale gym routine. Take advantage of our unbelievable Southern California weather and get outside! Orange County offers endless beautiful trails for [...]
As you probably know, home buying is a serious decision that should not be taken lightly. Buyers are often hesitant to jump into such a large purchase – and such an unfamiliar transactional territory. However, as outlined in our articles Tax Benefits of Homeownership and Renting vs. Buying, owning a home is a smart financial decision [...]
Most people dream of one day purchasing a home which requires a down payment. Strategizing now about how best to achieve homeownership will make the process that much easier when it is time to buy. Committing to a well-organized and detailed financial plan will help you achieve your objective and keep you focused throughout the [...]