Carolyn Bunyard

Your question is a valid concern and all of us are very saddened for the losses that you and others have suffered. Currently San Diego County has at least 11 months worth of inventory of homes for sale on the market. And the good news is...it's a buyer's market. Houserebate.com is offering to rebate 50% of our commission back to you the homebuyer during this time. Please read the press release below for details. We truly wish you and your family find peace at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bunyard http://www.houserebate.com

Firestorm 2007 Relief Package

With Fires sweeping across the San Diego area and thousands of families displaced by the loss of their homes, HouseRebate.com has reached out a hand to relieve some of the loss and assist San Diego real estate owners in returning to their normal lives. While worrying about the loss of all of their possessions, San Diego real estate owners are suffering from the added concerns of finding secure housing for their families. “My family and the families of the employees of HouseRebate.com live in this community. We are devastated to see the toll that the San Diego county fires have taken on the lives of the people around us. It is with this mission that everyone at HouseRebate.com gathered together to help those effected by the San Diego county fires,“ notes Brian Yui, founder and CEO of SanDiego.HouseRebate.com.

On Friday, HouseRebate mobilized efforts to reinforce San Diego real estate owners need to find secure homes for their families by presenting their Firestorm 2007 Relief package designed specifically for San Diego home owners affected by the San Diego county fires. The Firestorm 2007 Relief package outlines the intention of HouseRebate.com to rebate 50% of its commission to any San Diego county fire victims needing to purchase a replacement home through HouseRebate.com. The loss of a lifetime of possessions in a disaster such as the San Diego county fires is catastrophic enough that most people can not even contemplate the next step. “The overwhelming reality on the other side of Firestorm 2007 is that thousands of families will not have a secure place to start again. HouseRebate.com will step forward to aid those families with a rebate of up to rebate 50% of their commission. On the purchase of a $750,000 home, this could mean more than $11,250 for them to begin rebuild their lives and replace their possessions,” states Yui about the Firestorm 2007 Relief package.

In this innovative measure unmatched by any real estate company in the San Diego real estate market, HouseRebate.com is pushing forward to help survivors of Firestorm 2007 start to rebuild their lives in the wake of San Diego county fire disaster. By helping San Diego real estate owners in their pursuits of a safe place to call home, the Firestorm 2007 Relief package by HouseRebate.com will help Firestorm 2007 victims begin a normal life in their new San Diego homes.

Details:

If your home was destroyed or partially destroyed by the San Diego Firestorm 2007, HouseRebate.com will increase its rebate to 50% vs. the standard 33% to assist you with securing your new home in San Diego.

This rebate can be used to assist you in replacing your furniture, t.v.’s and household goods.

Just call us at 1-888-836-5675 and we will assist you in finding that replacement home as soon as possible.

This offer is good through March 31, 2008.

The rebate will be credited to you at close of escrow provided that HouseRebate.com represents you as the buyer’s agent on the transaction and subject to the terms of use and documentation of your loss. - Fri Oct 26 2007, 21:03

Dear Mario,
If your boys will not have cars, then the closer they are the better (Del Cerro is north of the freeway 8 and closest to SDSU). But, if they will be driving, then you have many desirable areas to choose from.
Since you mentioned wanting to be able to re-sell this condo in 3-5 years, I would recommend Pacific Beach, and even Downtown, since these areas continue to be popular with people of all ages, but are especially popular with the younger generation.

I won't quote price points here becuause prices are dropping every day. And as soon as I print a number here...those stats could be different. There is even the chance that things will be very different by the time you are ready to buy. - Sat Oct 6 2007, 23:02

Al these reasons are good...but the number one reason to list your home with a Realtor is so that you can
sell your home with the least amount of stress in the least amount of time possible. A good professional agent will do this for you.

A good agent will give you suggestions on how to create good curb appeal if you need it. They will share their knowledge and expertise with you. They will give you an estimate of your home's value so that you are priced right. They will hold open houses for you while you go to the beach with your family. They will walk you through the entire process and quite possibly become your friend. You may like them so much that you will want them to find your next home for you as well. Good Luck ;) - Sat Oct 6 2007, 22:34