Marc Lyman

Mission Hills San Diego Real Estate Stats – Updated Daily

Mission Hills San Diego real estate is known for its charming, tree-lined streets, architectural homes and historic charm. If you are looking for cookie-cutter, recently built homes – Mission Hills is probably not the ideal San Diego neighborhood for you. However, for those who love craftsman architecture and an eclectic mix of architectural styles, Mission … Read more

Bay Park Real Estate Stats – Updated Daily

Bay Park real estate in San Diego is sought out for its fantastic ocean and Mission Bay views, as well as for its convenient location. It’s a San Diego neighborhood that has grown increasingly popular. Even so, many San Diego residents couldn’t tell you how to find the neighborhood – it is still a bit … Read more

Ocean Beach San Diego Real Estate Stats – Updated Daily

Ocean Beach San Diego real estate is one of a kind. Iconic Newport Avenue has elements of bustling nightlife, small-town Main Street, hippy nostalgia, lively tourism and, of course, the classic southern California beach town. It’s a San Diego neighborhood that vigorously protested the potential arrival of a Starbucks when they first planned a store … Read more

Point Loma San Diego Real Estate Stats – Updated Daily

Point Loma San Diego real estate statistics often are combined with Ocean Beach. This article will focus on Point Loma real estate market details specifically. If you are looking for Ocean Beach-specific market information, please visit this sister article on Ocean Beach San Diego real estate. Point Loma real estate is as varied as the … Read more

Prop 19 and Property Taxes in California

States throughout the USA take a variety of approaches to taxation. Some rely heavily on state income tax, others on sales taxes, and many have a strong reliance on property taxes. In California, property taxes primarily go to counties and cities rather than the state (the state gets most of their tax revenue from personal income taxes, sales tax, corporate taxes, etc.) Property tax revenue in California largely goes to the public school system, but also helps fund public safety programs. While there are plenty of complaints about California’s taxes, one issue closely tied to real estate involves property taxes. Specifically, homeowners becoming locked into one home to help preserve their low tax basis. Proposition 19 passed in late 2020 and promises to shake up property taxes as we know them in California. In this article, I will cover the basics of property taxes in California, as well as some of the major features of Proposition 19 (and a couple of the propositions it is replacing). If you are considering selling a home and buying a replacement home in California, you will definitely want to read on to see how Prop 19 might potentially benefit you.

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Dual Garage Home on Large Point Loma Lot

Point Loma Heights ADU Potential with Dual Garages at 1570 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA. 92107 Welcome to this charming home in the heart of picturesque Point Loma. An inviting, private and generously-sized backyard sits between the home and a second, detached garage. The secondary garage and large (8000+ square foot) lot present an ideal … Read more

Preapproval for Mortgages and Why You Need One Before You Go Home Shopping

If you take a poll of 100 real estate agents and ask what the most important first step for buyers is, the vast majority of responses will be, “get a preapproval for a mortgage.” Cash buyers can bypass this step, but for any buyer planning on financing their home purchase, preapproval for mortgages is absolutely vital. I will share what a preapproval is (and is not), the differences in prequalification vs preapproval, how to get a preapproval for a mortgage, and why every financed buyer should have one before they even think about going home shopping.

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Bay Park Ocean View Mediterranean Oasis

Bay and Ocean View Living in a Secluded Tropical Retreat at 2030 Garfield Rd, San Diego, CA. 92110 Tucked behind a gated circular drive, this beautiful Bay Park property is a luxurious retreat. Gorgeous tropical grounds encircle this very private home. All three bedrooms are downstairs. A generously sized master suite opens to a secluded, … Read more

Opportunity Awaits in Sunset Cliffs

Amazing Potential in Sunset Cliffs at 4625 Adair St, San Diego, CA. 92107 Opportunity awaits in this Sunset Cliffs home a stone’s throw from some of San Diego’s most photogenic coastline. The spacious, level, alley access lot provides plentiful landscape design options and room for potential expansion. Original details, including hardwood flooring await your cosmetic … Read more

Point Loma Luxury Contemporary with Views

Canyon-side Luxury Living at 3353 Hill St, San Diego, CA. 92106 Nestled into a scenic canyon-top, this exceptional contemporary home is filled with inviting spaces, high-end upgrades and scenic views to San Diego Bay, Coronado and beyond! The stunning, freshly-remodeled kitchen includes a Wolf 6 burner range, 48″ Sub-Zero refrigerator, sleek cabinetry & gorgeous 10′ … Read more

Point Loma Waterfront Luxury Living at Waterpoint

Waterpoint Condo at 2820 Carleton St, Unit 30, San Diego, CA. 92106 Gorgeous corner unit luxury condo – one of only two floor plans in Waterpoint with a very large, very private rooftop deck. Constructed in 2015, Unit 30 features modern finishes and styling with a bright, airy design. This Waterpoint condo features nautical details … Read more

Ocean Beach Home With Gorgeous New Guest Quarters

4411 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA. 92107 Fantastic opportunity to own a remodeled 3 bed 2 bath single level home and a newly constructed, detached guest quarters on one spacious lot. Ocean view potential from the front home, and peek views of downtown, the ocean and La Jolla from the airy, loft-like rear guest quarters. … Read more