September 3, 2010...

Below is a snapshot of this week's activity with Rancho Santa Fe Homes For Sale:

Average List Price $3,966,628 .....Trend is up Asking Price/SqFt. $664 Least Expensive Listing $465,000 Most Expensive Listing $29,950,000 Average Days on Market 145 .....Trend is level Total Inventory 328 .....Trend is level

The Bottom Line - An overview of the Rancho Santa Fe real estate market shows that list prices are steadily rising over the past month but are still down since earlier this year. Inventory is in the high range with 328 active homes for sale in Rancho Santa Fe CA. Rancho Santa Fe new home construction by builders AW Properties & Danny Hampel are a sought after choice among home buyers.

As we take a look at the recent pending transactions in the Rancho Santa Fe CA real estate market, we see that buyers continue to target gated communities like Rancho Santa Fe The Crosby Estates, Santaluz homes, and Fairbanks Ranch homes. The Rancho Santa Fe real estate market had 3 homes fall into escrow this past week.

Of the four properties that sold this week in Rancho Santa Fe, two were distressed with one bank owned and the other a short sale, both were in the The Crosby homes. Most of the Rancho Santa Fe homes that sold this week were in the $1-$1.6 million range and one sold in Fairbanks Ranch for over $3.9 million.

Now continues to be a unique buying opportunity for investors and move-up buyers in Rancho Santa Fe. To find the next great real estate value call the Dalzell Group, Rancho Santa Fe real estate agents, at (858) 755-7740 for a private consultation.

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Rancho Santa Fe CA Homes New in Escrow/Pending This Week:

Community Address MLS Number Bed Bath Sq Ft List Price DOM Fairbanks Ranch 5805 Via Canada Del Osito St 100040910 5 4 3517 $1,890,000 53 Verrazzano / Santaluz 14679 Via Azul 100039132 3 3 2588 $775,000 65 Santa Monica 7367 Los Brazos 100025749 5 4 3677 $995,000 125

Rancho Santa Fe CA Homes SOLD This Week:

Address Community MLS Number Bed Bath Sq Ft Sales Price DOM 16908 Simple Melody Ln Crosby Estates 100025141 4 4 3121 $775,000 84 17197 San Antonio Rose Ct Crosby Estates 100032936 3 5 3605 $1,100,000 20 5249 La Granada Covenant 100031375 4 3 2624 $1,210,000 45 8370 Sendero De Alba Santaluz 100040360 5 6 5534 $1,675,000 33 6102 Avenida Alteras Fairbanks Ranch 100012518 6 8 8750 $3,958,888 163

To find out how much your home is worth contact the Dalzell Group for a FREE home value report.

Prudential California Realty

PO Box 8001

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: (858) 755-7740

This spectacular Rancho Santa Fe home for sale is currently NOT in the MLS. This Rancho Santa Fe home sits in a private location on Via Del Alba, which is one of the Covenants most desirable streets. The main house is apprx. 7800 sq.ft and the guest house is approx. 1200 sq.ft. There are 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms in the main house with a wonderful separate bar area which includes an authentic wine cellar.

There is a Childrens wing, upstairs off the family room, featuring its own separate entertainment room. Upon entry you will be amazed at the rich details throughout; faux custom paint, highly upgraded carpet, tile, and wood flooring, arched doorways, wood beamed ceilings, custom lightfixtures, warm & inviting fireplaces and a luxurious gourmet kitchen that would please any chef.

The grounds are spacious and stunning. This property was completed with the finest craftsmanship and materials imaginable. An Infinity pool and spa are seen from the entrance to the living room, with sliding doors that retract into walls. Sweeping views and vistas surround the loggia complete with fireplace, built in bar-b-que, and covered terraces in the tradition of Italian villas. The warm Tuscan interior blends perfectly with the authentic architectural exterior of this very special property.

For more information regarding this Rancho Santa Fe estate for sale, or other new Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale, please contact The Dalzell Group, Rancho Santa Fe real estate agents at 858-755-7740 today!

Prudential California Realty

PO Box 8001

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: (858) 755-7740

As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I, along with my team, have worked with many Rancho Santa Fe home buyers over the years and am well versed on the factors in every mortgage loan package that will determine whether or not you can afford the house you want to buy. The most important things to take into consideration are: interest rate, points, mortgage type, closing costs and fees, and down payment and mortgage insurance. Here's a closer look at each:

1. Interest Rate: The interest rate determines the amount of your monthly payment. Keep in mind that different lenders offer different interest rates, so it is important to shop around. Generally, a short-term or adjustable-rate loan will offer a lower interest rate because you agree to repay the lender more quickly or to pay fluctuating rates.
2. Points: Points are fees charged by the lender to originate your loan. A point equals one percent of the total mortgage amount. Lenders will charge different numbers of points for different loans, so it is important to understand how many points a lender will be charging. For example, in some cases, lenders may advertise very low interest rates, but build a high point charge into the cost of issuing the loan, making the deal less valuable than a loan at a higher interest rate.
3. Types of Mortgage Options:
   • Fixed Rate. On a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate does not change for the entire life of the loan.
   • Adjustable Rate. Adjustable rates, on the other hand, are interest rates that fluctuate based on market conditions. Since no one knows how the market will behave, they are riskier than fixed-rate loans. Over the life of the mortgage, you could end up paying more or less than you would have with a fixed-rate loan.
   • Balloon. The next common type of mortgage is a balloon payment loan. A balloon payment loan allows you to make relatively small monthly payments for an initial period, but requires a lump-sum payment toward the end of the term. These are risky to consider unless you are confident that you can either refinance the loan or sell the home at the end of the initial loan period.
4. Closing Costs: Closing costs and fees are additional amounts that the buyer and seller must cover during the course of the mortgage loan transaction. They include items like credit report fees, appraisal fees, title search fees and title insurance.
5. Down Payment and Mortgage Insurance: When searching for the right type of mortgage for you, the amount of your down payment, the need for private mortgage insurance (PMI) and other factors, such as whether you are a first-time home buyer, a teacher or a peace officer, will also affect your monthly mortgage payment.

A professional real estate agent, such as a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, or a trusted mortgage broker can help you decide what makes the best financial sense for you. Please Contact Us today for more information and be sure to pass this information on to others who might be in the market for a mortgage.

Now continues to be a unique buying opportunity for investors and move-up buyers in Rancho Santa Fe. To find the next great real estate value call the Dalzell Group, Rancho Santa Fe real estate agents, at (858) 755-7740 for a private consultation.

Prudential California Realty

PO Box 8001

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: (858) 755-7740

August 27, 2010...

Below is a snapshot of this week's activity with Rancho Santa Fe Homes For Sale:

Rancho Santa Fe MLS Listings on the Market:

Average List Price $3,922,172 .....Trend is level Asking Price/SqFt. $665 Least Expensive Listing $475,000 Most Expensive Listing $29,950,000 Average Days on Market 148 .....Trend is level Total Inventory 327 .....Trend is up

The Bottom Line - The Rancho Santa Fe real estate market again remained both steady and level this past week, especially in light of the national news about a sharp drop in housing sales in July. While this made headlines in the media it wasn't "new news" to us as we've been predicting a slowdown for several weeks. Tax credits in the first half of the year artificially sped up buying and the summer months are now the "payback period". That being said, real estate is local and Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale have been less volatile than most other areas. We still believe that job growth is the key to our local market and San Diego experienced positive job growth in July which is indirectly holding values up for Rancho Santa Fe real estate.

Just this past week there were 6 new Rancho Santa Fe homes that went into escrow. The Rancho Santa Fe homes that are moving tend to be in the $1 million - $2 million range and the fact that all 6 sales this week had market times around 52 days or less, is a positive development.

An overview of the Rancho Santa Fe real estate market shows that list prices are starting to tick up a bit although inventory is still high with 327 active Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale. As we take a look at the recent pending transactions in the Rancho Santa Fe CA real estate market, we see that buyers continue to target gated communities like Santaluz homes and Rancho Santa Fe The Crosby homes. Of the two properties that sold this week, one was a short sale and closed for $1,050,000, and the other home was built by AW Properties & Danny Hampel Construction, which sold for $2.65 million.

Now continues to be a unique buying opportunity for investors and move-up buyers in Rancho Santa Fe. To find the next great real estate value call the Dalzell Group, Rancho Santa Fe real estate agents, at (858) 755-7740 for a private consultation.

Click here: Search ALL Rancho Santa Fe Homes for Sale

Rancho Santa Fe CA Homes New in Escrow/Pending This Week:

Address Community Bed Bath Sq Ft List Price Days on Market 229 Via Osuna Whispering Palms 3 3 1764 $699,000 39 14660 Via Monteverde Verazzano 4 4 2696 $850,000 17 8295 Santaluz Village Green N Santaluz 4 4 2400 $1,049,000 53 8370 Sendero De Alba Santaluz 5 6 5534 $1,795,000 45 6252 La Fremontia St Covenant 3 3 3150 $1,995,000 13 15820 The River Trail The River Estates 5 8 12200 $5,500,000 0

Rancho Santa Fe CA Homes SOLD This Week:

Address Community MLS Number Bed Bath Sq Ft Sales Price Days on Market 7980 Purple Sage Santaluz 100007766 5 4 4200 $1,050,000 164 7616 Top O The Morning (308) The Crosby Estates 090051380 4 6 7700 $2,650,000 307

To find out how much your home is worth contact the Dalzell Group for a FREE home value report.

Prudential California Realty

PO Box 8001

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: (858) 755-7740

With interest rates at historic lows and home prices more affordable than ever, it is a great time for move up buyers to consider Rancho Santa Fe an option. Rancho Santa Fe real estate for sale has stabilized and continues to see a strong market right now, with new construction and gated communities being a favorable choice for many Rancho Santa Fe home buyers. In comparison to last year homes are selling for less, selling quicker (74 days) and inventory is climbing. Bottom line - supply and demand is in your favor and now is a great time to buy.

There are many newly constructed homes recently completed by builders like AW Properties & Danny Hampel Construction that offer the most luxurious design features & prestigious amenities in Rancho Santa Fe.

Now continues to be a unique buying opportunity for investors and move-up buyers in Rancho Santa Fe CA. To find Rancho Santa Fe's next great real estate value call the Dalzell Group, your Rancho Santa Fe real estate experts at (858) 755-7740 for a private consultation. Dalzell Group - Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Prudential California Realty PO Box 8001 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Phone: (858) 755-7740.

Prudential California Realty

PO Box 8001

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: (858) 755-7740