The Foreclosure Market in San Carlos

San Carlos has not had many foreclosures since the mortgage meltdown during the summer of 2007.  Currently, San Carlos has 63 homes that fall somewhere along the foreclosure timeline.  Prior to drilling down further into the statistics, it is important to understand how the foreclosure process works. When a homeowner misses their payment banks have [...]

The San Carlos Top 10

While San Carlos remains a fantastic place to live, it is not without its own set of issues. The following is a list of the Top 10 issues facing San Carlos (in no particular order), which buyers and sellers may want to become familiar with: (1) City Budget: Remains a top issue.  While the city [...]

4th Annual San Carlos Treasure Hunters is Gearing up for Another Great Event!

I am proud to announce that San Carlos Treasure Hunters will be back for a 4th year. Myself and Young Orthodontics of San Carlos will be sponsoring the event again this year. Applications will be available in the coming months. Please note that this event has filled to capacity each of the preceding three years. [...]

Looking for a San Carlos Home? Trying to Move One?…..Keep Reading…

This blog article is a little different than any others I have written. If you listened to the podcast last week you will recall that some of the properties moving in San Carlos right now are moving off-market. This is happening more and more.  Why? Inventory levels have been low and uninspiring. Additionally, before making [...]

NEW API SCORES RELEASED FOR SAN CARLOS SCHOOLS

The State of California just released the updated API scores for all San Carlos schools.  As discussed in previous blog articles, it is important to note that the API scores of schools offer only a limited glimpse into the success of the school.  That being said, fair or not, they have a resounding effect on [...]

PODCAST – SAN CARLOS MARKET UPDATE

Click on the link below to listen to this week’s podcast regarding the current San Carlos housing market. Click >>> Podcast August 2009

The Friday Five

1.  My brokerage, ReMax Today, is sponsoring Concert in the Park tonight. I hope to see all of you there! 2.  The higher end of the San Carlos market is starting to move.  Expect a few of the homes in this price range to be pending by Monday. 3.  I would give Mythos (corner of [...]

Howard Park/White Oaks in Uncharted Territory

I am knocking on wood as I write this, but the tide has turned slightly in San Carlos. Inventory is being snatched up quickly and certain neighborhoods are aching for more homes to come on the market. Currently, 55 homes are active in San Carlos. San Carlos has 32 homes with a pending status. Let’s [...]