Greater Good Realty

Meet the Team – Randy

Hi. My name is Randy, and I'm happy to call San Diego home. I was lucky enough to have been born and raised here, and I consider San Diego to be one the most incredible cities in the United States. Though I've had the fortune of living in other parts of the country, my longing to return home has always brought me back to the amazing weather and majestic beaches of southern California. What's more, my love for the unique beauty...Read More

Weekly Updates for San Diego’s Real Estate Market

When it comes time to buy or sell a house, it is important to be aware of what's happening in your area. Unfortunately, getting the right information isn't as simple as it should be. That's where we come in. Whether it be local news or new listings, Greater Good Realty has it covered. Make sure to to visit our website for the most recent updates.   Prices hit 5-year high: Residents of San Diego who are looking to sell their homes now have yet...Read More

More Good News for San Diego

So far, it's been a pretty good year for San Diego's real estate market. Home prices in the area have seen solid gains month after month, and, as inventory remains low, the demand for housing has really started to heat up. It isn't just San Diego, either. Throughout the country, all signs seem to be pointing upwards. It appears that finally, after years of of deflated numbers, the housing market has found its footing again.   By the numbers: Since the market began...Read More

The Return of “Dear Seller” Letters

Finding the right home is hard enough under normal circumstances, and in times of increased competition among buyers, it can be downright frustrating. The current real estate market, which is experiencing a combination of low inventory levels and increased competition from buyers, has become rather difficult to navigate for people who want to buy a house. Homebuyers no longer have the luxury of shopping in an oversaturated market, meaning that, in most areas, the days of quick and easy home...Read More

Quick Tips for Home Sales

It's been a rough environment for home sellers the past few years, but finally, after substantial growth in the real estate market, housing has started to rebound. During the past year alone, home prices have increased in 92 of the country's 100 largest cities. Sales volume, or the overall amount of homes sold, rose in 69 of those markets, with 35 cities showing double-digit gains. In most parts of the country, sellers are in the best position they've been in...Read More

Quick Tips for Homebuyers

Considering the current state of the market, it isn't necessarily the best time to be a homebuyer. The prices and competition for homes recently hit a five-year high, which, in turn, has led to a real estate market that is oversaturated with prospective buyers. On the other hand, buying a house is still cheaper than long-term renting in most major cities. With the right approach, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to find and buy the home you...Read More

Donation Spotlight – The Monarch School

Greater Good Realty isn't just in the business of selling homes, we're in the business of helping people. We make it a point to give back to the San Diego area because we care about what happens in our community. And we aren't just saying that. Greater Good Realty donates 10% of our commissions to various charitable and nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego every year.   The Monarch School: This month, we're highlighting the Monarch School, who received a $2,700 donation from Greater Good...Read More

San Diego’s Real Estate Market is on the Rise

San Diego's real estate market ended 2012 on a high note, mirroring a trend seen throughout much of the U.S. According to a recently released S&P / Case-Shiller report, the price of homes sold in December was 9% higher than the year before. That represents the highest yearly increase in San Diego home prices for any month since July of 2010. From a national perspective, all but one city included in the report showed an increase in home prices from the...Read More

Bidding wars in California’s Housing Market

It's been a long time since California's real estate market was healthy enough to sustain bidding wars. Now, as the spring home buying season begins, the competition for houses has started approaching pre-recession levels. The market in California, particularly around the Sacramento area, has seen an astonishing increase in bidding activity since the beginning of the year. In February, there were fewer than 1,100 active home listings throughout Sacramento County and West Sacramento. That represents less than a month of inventory,...Read More

Seller’s Market Developing

Despite higher taxes, sequestration cuts, and an unemployment rate of around 8%, the housing market has continued to make a strong recovery. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of existing homes have already gone up .04% this year. The growth of home sales in January, which represented an increase of 9.1% from last year, marked the 11th consecutive month of price gains in the housing market. Inventory and supply: The housing market is seeing an increase in both the amount...Read More