I love Coronado, California…. I grew up here and have absolutely enjoyed the whole experience.  Coronado is one of the most unique and beautiful beachfront cities in the world. Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, this enchanted “island” has it all – beaches, parks, numerous recreational activities, highly rated schools, top notch municipal services, a wonderful climate and an ideal location. Most people believe there are no homes under a million dollars. There are actually 49 homes in Coronado under 1M right now. Here is a link introducing myself and my new Home search website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGfKGBiJ70Y .

         The Chamber of Commerce has a lot of helpful links for things to do in Coronado, restaurants to go to, etc. Here is the link for that website. http://www.coronadochamber.com/ .  They are actually going through some website updates, so if they can’t answer your questions feel free to give me a quick call. Another great link to learn about Coronado is “Ecoronado” http://www.ecoronado.com. I just signed up for six tennis lessons for only $32.00 thru the Adult education program (ROP) http://adultedreg.com/coronado/  Or you could try surfing, Spanish or pottery.  Another great resource is the City of Coronado Recreation services where you can find more great deals on fun things to do. http://online.activecommunities.com/coronado 

It’s proven that over 87% of buyers are shopping online for homes first, before driving around to look at homes in person. Some are waiting to contact a Real Estate agent after doing their online searching. Others like to work hand in hand with a REALTOR from the start. It’s a nice blend to have the REALTOR send you homes while you do your own online searching. The Real Estate Broker often knows of homes that are not listed, but are for sale, and can email the information and pictures to clients. I also set up clients on an automatic send list. That way the minute new properties are listed, the client will receive an email with details. I personally love working with clients like this. It can help educate a client about the property values in an area and help them get a sense of what they might be able to afford or even want to spend in a certain area. And I enjoy the team effort feeling of finding a clients dream home.

Most Realtors and home owners agree that it is still a buyer’s market around the country and here locally in Coronado and San Diego.  However, sales are increasing and home prices have risen in some areas in 2010. Even though the qualification process for home loans is more stringent these days, money is still being lent and interest rates remain at all time lows. If you already own your dream home it might be time to consider a second home or real estate investment in San Diego.

In addition, it’s still a great time to sell a home.  As a seller, one of the first things you must evaluate is the desirability of your location. While the national economy and housing market are important to a certain degree, the market conditions you should be looking at are localized statistics. Markets and their conditions range widely from state to state, community to community, and even neighborhood to neighborhood within a community. This is especially true in the beautiful neighborhoods of Coronado and San Diego. If you live in a neighborhood that is highly desired due to its school system, local amenities, or even status and prestige, then you may find yourself in a continual sellers market, where you will always be in the advantage.