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Now Is The Time to Buy Real Estate!

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:47:00 GMT

The real estate market is always moving in a direction and for the last 7 years (can you believe it has been that long already since 2005!) it has been in a downward direction. Savvy investors kept waiting for the Bottom of the Market. Well folks, we've seen the bottom. Inventory is at a major low and has been for some time this year. I went on a listing presentation in Solana Beach a few weeks ago and there were only 69 properties, condos and detached homes, on the market for sale! There usually are 80+ condos only for sale in Solana Beach. Properties are seeing multiple offers in many areas. Interest rates are UNDER 4%! Can you believe how inexpensive money is today? So if you have been thinking about buying now is the time to get serious. Call your realtor. Better yet call me, as your realtor, and find out what the best deals are out there right now. There continues to be sellers who need and want to sell. Get out there and get active. Make offers, you never know what a property owner might be willing to sell a property for! Give me a call or email me to find out about different areas you might be interested in. For example, I have a town home in a beautiful upper end gated community that the seller is motivated to sell so the price was just reduced to $799,000! This town home is beautifully remodeled with over $300,000 being spent on the remodel! This property is luxurious and it will wow you when you see it!

New property listed in Coastal North, Solana Beach

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:06:03 GMT

I have listed a new property at 526 Granados in Solana Beach.

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Racing Season Rental offered at $16,000 for the meet. Ocean views from this charming Solana Beach home. Beautiful custom kitchen, large dining table with bay window to enjoy the ocean views, front deck to watch the sunsets and enjoy the view, back yard with colorful stone patio to enjoy your privacy. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, large master suite, outdoor shower! Comfortable charming home to spend the summer in. Easy jog to the San Elijo Lagoon Trail....

New property listed in Coastal North, Cardiff By The Sea

Wed, 02 May 2012 04:04:41 GMT

I have listed a new property at 2560 Ocean Cove in Cardiff By The Sea.

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Racing Season Rental at this comfortable & convenient location in Cardiff Cove! 3 bedrooms with a rear patio opening up to the greenbelt. Close to community pool and nature trails in San Elijo Preserve. Fun and upscale Cardiff offering the gourmet Seaside Market, Zenbu for sushi, Starbucks, Winesteals, Pipes for breakfast and of course a cool beach to surf and play on!

I have sold a property at 1753 Coast in Del Mar

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:06:07 GMT

I have sold a property at 1753 Coast in Del Mar.

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Live at the beach in the Beach Colony! Super location, 50' from sandy beach, next door to Village of Del Mar! Town home style with 3 on suite bedrooms/baths, fireplace in livingroom, 2 parking garage, gated community with pool & spa!Enjoy fine dining across the street at Jakes & Posiedon, enjoy concerts in the park in the summer, live the Del Mar beach lifestyle!

New property listed in Coastal North, Solana Beach

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:04:11 GMT

I have listed a new property at 720 Marsolan in Solana Beach.

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Spacious ocean view home for the Racing Season or rent for one summer month. Front patio w/ocean views & built in barbque, private rear yard with jacuzzi. Spacious & fun family room upstairs w/ping pong table, TV room, ocean view sitting room. Walk to beach, Farmers Market, Cedros Design District, Del Mar Racetrack, restaurants and more. Wifi, HighDef TV, surround sound, apricot & plum trees, herb garden, tomatoes...make yourself at home for the race meet!

I have sold a property at 1749 Coast in Del Mar

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:05:09 GMT

I have sold a property at 1749 Coast in Del Mar.

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LQWEST PRICE IN THE BEACH COLONY IN DEL MAR! Nicely remodeled town home w/3 bedrooms 3 baths located across the street from the beach, stroll to fine dining at Jakes & the Posiedon, next door to L'Auberge & the Village of Del Mar! Park your car for the weekend in the secured garage and enjoy the beach lifestyle! Excellent rental property, community pool & spa, bedrooms have on suite baths, plenty of storage, 3 private patios. Just in time for summer,the beach house you always wanted in the heart of DelMar

New property listed in Coastal North, Del Mar

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:05:33 GMT

I have listed a new property at 306 Del Mar Heights in Del Mar.

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Ocean view Race Rental! Close to the Village, walk to the beach, spacious yard, pleasant clean home. Pets upon approval.

New property listed in Coastal North, Del Mar

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:04:48 GMT

I have listed a new property at 664 Rimini in Del Mar.

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Cool comfortable super location for the Racing Season! Reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright design, this Olde Del Mar home boasts lot's of windows, light, tree lined with a touch of ocean views all in a natural setting. Splash in the pool for a summer dip, lounge on the spacious front and rear patios. Super spacious and well stocked kitchen for entertaining, Stroll down to the Village for shopping or dining...either way, a great spot for the race meet!

New property listed in Coastal North, Rancho Santa Fe

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:05:37 GMT

I have listed a new property at 17577 Caminito De Los Escoses in Rancho Santa Fe.

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Charming Mediterranean Country single level horse property in Rancho Santa Fe! Beautiful pastoral views of the Crosby Golf Course from the main house and new designer boutique guest house. Walnut herringbone wood floors, Calcutta Gold Marble kitchen counters and center island, rock waterfall jacuzzi off master, raised ceilings, windows and doors gallore opening to the flowering picturesque countryside. Patio w/ built in barbque & fireplace with views. 3 stall barn w/2 pipe corrals, pastures..see supplemt

New property listed in Coastal North, Carlsbad

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:04:45 GMT

I have listed a new property at 7420 Via De Fortuna in Carlsbad.

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Stunning remodel in the prestigious Jockey Club,a distinctively French Provencial gated town home community that offers a quality lifestyle! Extensively remodeled with designor colors, textures and finishings! 20' ceilings, expansive floor to ceiling windows, brazilian hardwood floors, granite counters, extra large master suite with the most spacious of bathrooms! Custom painted cabinetry & skylight! Fit for your most discriminating clients, royalty would be happy here! Furnishings offered separately.

New property listed in Coastal North, Del Mar

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:04:11 GMT

I have listed a new property at 1753 Coast in Del Mar.

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New property listed in Out Of The Area, Valley Center

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:08:40 GMT

I have listed a new property at 16180 Old Guejito Grade Road in Valley Center.

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Breathtaking serene park like parcel with meadows, California oaks, persim.trees, walnut trees, picnic area with rock fireplace & patios built in the 1920's by a previous owner. Secluded, gated with buildable parcel - septic, 2 wells, electric all there! Live amongst the deer & wildlife, build your dream ranch in this shangri-la park! Zoned S92 with Animal designator W. Only 20 minutes to shopping, restaurants, 8 minutes to fishing, entertainment at the casino! Not too many areas like this left!

Housing - Make or Break Recovery?

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:01:00 GMT

Foreclosure filings and past due mortgages have been trending downward over the last year, inventory is decreasing, interest rates are lower than ever before, and I see the home prices stablizing. My expertise comes mainly on the coast and I definitely see all this happening here. Also, the Obama Administration came up with the HARP program which helps distressed homeowners refinance so they may keep their property. With this program if the home owner has a reasonable ability to pay their mortgage and even if the home's value has been lost in the downturn, the homw owner is allowed to refinance and stay in their home. These are government backed loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This also sets a good example for other banks to follow.

In other cases where the homeowner cannot make the mortgage payment because of lack of employment, illness or other challenges, a short sale should be considered. What is most important in doing a short sale is hiring an agent who has been trained to do them properly. That agent can advise you on what paperwork you may need to gather to so all the necessary information for your agent to represent you and contact your banks, explain the situation and start the proceeding.

It may be the most difficult thing for the homeowner to do, pack up and move out of their home once it is sold, but it also frees them up from the burden of a heafty mortgage payment, the responsiblities of taking care of a home and making it's repairs, and the weight and burden of it all can be lifted off their back allowing them to move forard in their life. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert and can help you or your friends with their needs regarding saving their home or selling and doing a short sale. Please contact me at MarlaZanelli.com. Thank you!

Beach Colony of Del Mar

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:28:00 GMT

The Beach Colony in Del Mar is one of the most sought after places to live, especially in the summer time! Rentals range from $2500 to $10,000 per week, depending on size and location of the property! The ocean front has commanded some of the highest prices ever in real estate when an ocean front home was purchased by Madeline Pickens for $43,000,000! Yes that was the price! Today's prices are much more reasonable and I would say from my 22 years of selling the area that now is the time to step up and buy something in the Beach Colony if that is where you want to end up owning. I just listed a town home in the quaint complex of Coast Del Mar Condominiums for $1,369,000! What you get for that price is an amazing location across the street from the sand and restaurants like Jakes and the Posiedon, just next door to L'Auberge Hotel and the Village of Del Mar! The condo has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace, 3 private patios, secured parking for 2 cars, community pool and spa and this condo has been remodeled and updated! Granite counters, tile floors, oil rubbed bronze hardware and just some of the materials used in the remodel. Another bonus with the project is that it was remodeled a few years ago and the exteriors of all the units were redone along with new windows, new roofs, paint, etc. That is something that is great to not worry about because it has been done! This property makes a super location to live in full time or a great second home that can be rented when you are not using it. Call me for photos or if you want to view the property! Thanks and Happy Holidays!

New property listed in Coastal North, Del Mar

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:10:29 GMT

I have listed a new property at 1749 Coast in Del Mar.

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Best location in the Beach Colony! Remodeled town home w/3 bedrooms 3 baths located across the street from the beach, fine dining at Jakes & the Posiedon, next door to L'Auberge & the Village of Del Mar! Park your car for the weekend in the secured garage and enjoy the beach lifestyle! Excellent rental property, community pool & spa, bedrooms have on suite baths, plenty of storage, 3 private patios.

Sale of Land in Solana Beach

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:40:00 GMT

They are slowly disappearing.....those vacant lots in our coastal communities....but we do have a few and I have kept track of that market in Solana Beach because I have one such lot for sale! My listing is at 511 S Rios in Solana Beach and what is so unique and special about this lot is it's location at the end of a culdesac street. The feeling of privacy you get when you drive onto that section of Rios is really special. 511 S Rios is over 18,000 square feet which makes it just under a half an acre! What can be built there is a single family home with the possiblity of an accessory unit. It's always best to talk to the City of Solana Beach about details on that. The home can be 4,915 square feet plus a garage. Garages are usually 400 square feet, so that is a good size home to have at the coast! What is also unique is the walkability of this lot. You are right next door to the Cedros Design District which has really hip shops, wonderful gourmet restaurants, live music at the Belly Up, farmers market on Sundays, easy walk to the beach and the train station! How fun is all that! Speaking of the Belly Up...they are getting some top musicains there like Chris Iasack and Boz Skaggs! Another feature of this lot is it has an ocean view. I was there yesterday as the sun was setting and it was a pretty sight! All that for only $979,000....in a neighborhood where homes have sold for over $3,000,000. Email me if you would like to make an appointment to learn more about vacant land in Solana Beach....I have all the scoop on the latest closings. realestate@delmarla.com is my email address. Thank you!

Grateful For Where I Live

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:58:00 GMT

Del Mar captured my heart in the early 1980's when I came to the summer race meet at Del Mar! It was so magical with our beautiful pristine beaches, galloping horses on a historical racetrack, dining at Bully's, dancing at the Belly Up! There were many fun times, exciting times with my horses winning races, and such magical days with exercising in the morning, napping in the sand in the afternoon and out on the town with friends in the evenings! Del Mar continues to hold those magical moments for me, only now I am blessed with selling some of the most desirable real estate in the world, owning horses in partnership with wonderful friends and neighbors and continuing to enjoy our gourmet restaurants, world class hotels and of course top musicians at the Belly Up! It has been an interesting and learned experience to go through the different economical times here. I remember when there were only a few homes in Del Mar for sale for over $1,000,000. And the values that real estate jumped too! Our most expensive ocean front sale being $43,000,000. Yes, there is no mistake on that number! Now you can buy a short sale on the ocean front for $4,000,000. Speaking of the ocean front....I have a new listing coming on the market - an ocean front condo in Solana Beach in the dynamic complex of Seascape Sur! I also have a pocket listing on a gorgeous, one of a kind, newly remodeled home on the ocean front in Solana Beach (with a pool)....call me with any questions if you are interested in either of these properties! I currently also have a beautifully furnished condo on the ocean front in Surfsong...top floor 2 bedroom 2 bath condo offered at only $3,900 per month. Call me or email me for photos. It will be available January 1, 2012. Have a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

New property listed in Coastal North, Solana Beach

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:11:31 GMT

I have listed a new property at U 233 Helix in Solana Beach.

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Top floor ocean front newly remodeled complex! Feel like you are on top of the world in this top floor condo. Exquisitely furnished with European Antiques, complex has pool and jacuzzi on the ocean front, tennis courts, walk to restaurants, train station, shopping at the Cedros Design District, live music at the Belly Up! Life at the beach!

Future Real Estate Market

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:04:00 GMT

I recently had a client suggest there is another foreclosure wave coming. I then realized how misinformed our general public is and they do not have a real understanding of our current market. First I want you to know this year has been a much better year than the previous two years. Properties are selling, buyers are buying and many of them are using all cash! On top of that the interest rates have been the lowest we have EVER seen! The interest rates have been in the 3-4%!!!!!!!! With interest rates so low, when an interest rate is due to adjust the payment will go DOWN!!!! This is not going to cause a wave of foreclosures. Talk to your lender. Talk to my lender. Interest rates are at give away money levels, which makes buying real estate the smartest thing you can do. I have seen many deals sell this year. I also see the bottom market disappearing in some areas. If you want a good buy in real estate now is the time to find it. In Solana Beach I was showing Coastal Real Estate and I couldn't believe some of the values! Completely remodeled with great ocean view for $525,000 in an ocean front community. In Del Mar I saw a Coastal Duplex with ocean views....sold within 2 weeks for $1.1.....walk to the Village.....great buy! I specialize in Coastal Del Mar and Coastal Solana Beach......check out my website at www.CoastalSolanaBeach.com. Give me a call if you want to know what is available to purchase or you are ready to buy your coastal dream home! Thanks and have a great weekend!

I have sold a property at 2188 Caminito Del Barco in Del Mar

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:12:28 GMT

I have sold a property at 2188 Caminito Del Barco in Del Mar.

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Remodeled! Panoramic white water views to La Jolla! Feels like a corner unit. Immaculate turn key seaside resort home is meticulously maintained. Formal with entry etched glass door. Gourmet kitchen remodel features stainless steel appliances and natural stone counters. Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, designer paint & guest suite. Pella sliding doors (inset blinds). Bathrooms feature granite, raised counter top, elegant showers with beautiful glass doors. See supplement below.