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Happy New Year! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with health, happiness, and many blessings in 2022. Read on for a real estate market update, local events in January, and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you. ~ Layne & Rachel |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Where the Housing Market Is Going in 2022 As Told by 7 Leading Forecast Models A perfect storm. That's the best way to describe the red hot housing market we've seen from coast to coast during the pandemic. It was spurred by a combination of recession induced low mortgage rates, remote work allowing buyers to move further away from their workplace, and a wave of first time millennial homebuyers entering into the market. Of course, years of under building means there simply aren't enough homes available to meet this demand. Cue record price growth. But how much longer will this run last? |
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Local Events |
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San Diego Home Improvement Expo Jan 7-9, Fri & Sun 10am-4pm Sat 10am-5pm Offers deals on kitchen and bath remodeling, home decor and more all under one roof. Speak to experts from a large variety of home improvement and maintenance organizations at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. More info here. |
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Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show Jan. 14-16, 11am-6pm The Del Mar Fairgrounds will feature over 100 premier exhibitors offering a broad range of quality antiques including fine antique furniture, silver, paintings, bronzes, porcelain, antique and estate jewelry and watches, pottery, rare books, crystal, prints, rugs, textiles, posters, vintage designer clothing and accessories, and much more. Details found here. |
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Farmers Insurance Open January 26-29 Played at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, home of the 2008 & 2021 U.S. Open. Mark your calendars now, because one of San Diego’s biggest events of the year returns in 2022 at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. Don't miss out on the breathtaking views, world-class golf, and an unrivaled experience at Torrey Pines. Additional information here. |
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Pure Project 6th Anniversary Party January 29th Don't miss out this party featuring a b iergarten, f ood trucks, g ames and a r affle! Just $25 per ticket, come enjoy some food and beverages while helping give back to our planet. Pure Project cares about our impact on the planet, so their goal for this year’s event is to strive for zero waste! Details found here. |
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Two Factors That May Impact the Real Estate Market in 2022 It's no secret that 2021 was a hot year for the real estate market. Houses sold at record prices, bidding wars were frequently taking place for the limited inventory available, and it was not unusual for buyers to pay for home purchases entirely in cash. Though the market appears to be normalizing somewhat as more listings become available, 2022 is poised to have some unique issues and challenges of its own when it comes to real estate sales. Two factors in particular are likely to impact the market in the year ahead.
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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks |
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Home Appraisals: What You Need to Know A home appraisal may not be top of mind when you're looking to buy, sell or refinance a home. But maybe it should be. Appraisals are necessary when buying and selling a home because banks won’t lend money if the appraised value of the house is less than the loan amount. However, there are other times when an appraisal may be required or can help save you money. |
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These Are the Biggest Color Trends To Keep An Eye On In 2022 The colors we surround ourselves with can directly impact our emotions. Choosing the right dining room paint or the best pop for living room paint colors can make all the difference in uplifting the mood of any space. After two rather interesting years, more and more design enthusiasts are turning to color to liven up their homes and create spaces of inspiration. |
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Organization Tips for Every Room in Your Home Organizing your home doesn't have to happen all at once. Go room by room with these practical storage solutions and decluttering ideas for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and more. |
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If you are interested in selling your home, contact us to learn more about how we make our sellers more money using Compass Concierge. If you are interested in buying a home, our Compass Coming Soon and Compass Private Exclusive Listings give our buyers an advantage to find off market properties and upcoming listings that are not on the market yet. Contact us to discuss your unique home buying or selling situation. |
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