Freeman st.

Happy new years eve everyone!

I hope that you can look back on 2012 with pride and look forward to 2013 with hope. 

In our office 2013 is full of new hopes, new opportunities, and new homes! One home that we're very excited about is 3026 Freeman St.
This is a lovely 2 story Spanish style charmer with 3102 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. It's furnish with beautiful hardwood floors and houses a roomy 2 car garage.

New Years resolution

It's almost 2013 and one of our New Years resolutions is to blog more! As times heated up we got so busy that the blog fell off the map a little bit, but now we're back and better than ever!

My name is Jess Smith and I am the new office/marketing assistant! This blog is one of my projects and I have some pretty high standards. I want to bring you everything you want in a real estate blog: new listings, new San Diego hotspots, marketplace trends and conditions, what to expect when you're buying OR selling, and just overall tips and tricks of the trade. 

I would love to hear your input! Feel free to email with questions, concerns, or topics you would like to see addressed on the blog. Shoot an e-mail on over to list223@aol.com and put BLOG in the subject line!

I can't wait to get this new year rolling!

Rents keep rising, while home prices inch higher

As if record low mortgage rates and beaten down home prices weren't enough to get prospective home buyers off the fence, there's another factor that has made the case for buying ev...

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Housing to Play Key Role in Election

Washington and the housing market are never far apart. Experts ranging from real estate professionals to the members of the Federal Reserve have reported that the state of the nation’s eco...

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Picking The Right Neighborhood

You're in the market to buy. You've probably given a lot of thought to the type of home you want as well as your budget and buying price range. There's an additional topic, though

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5 Easy DIY Weekend Projects Under $300

Just another weekend? Not if you take advantage with one or more of these 5 great projects you can easily pull off for under $300.

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3 reasons to update home before selling.

Here's some great advice on whether you should update your home before selling!!! Check it out!!!

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Baths are popular remodel targets with practicality as goal

Here's some tips on remodeling your bathrooms

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Good afternoon everybody!!! Want some information on closing costs? Here's a scoop on closing costs!!!

The Scoop on Closing Costs



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Housing prices may soon start to increase.

According to Harvard University researchers, housing prices may soon start to increase.

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Looking to paint the interior of your home?

Try these tips on which colors would work best for you and your family!!!

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U.S. 30 year mortgage rate falls

Record low rates!!! In my entire career, I've never seen such low rates!!! ever!!!

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Great Article "Secrets of house flippers" from yahoo home page

Anybody looking to increase their property value?
Follow these easy inexpensive tips and watch your property value climb!!!

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The Market is Heating Up!!!

Check out our new postcard!!! The postcard features our new listing 2945 Kellogg located in La Playa & It also features our listing 1031 Alexandria located in Sunset Cliffs which was recently placed in escrow!!! Mark Winkler & Associates do it again!!! Connecting extraordinary homes with extraordinary people!!!

Historical Time to Buy or Upgrade

The current state of the US Economy is no secret, and it certainly has had its affect on each of our lives in different ways. In a time of Recession, our national business cycle lulls, production and Gross Domestic Product decrease which ultimately leads to a fall in employment, spending, business success, and individual family income. Coupled with certain poor decisions executed by the primary and secondary mortgage markets, home ownership became increasingly difficult and undesirable over the last few years.

In accordance with the duties of the Federal Government and the principles of Keynesian Economics, the Central Bank has taken action to attempt to correct the issue by raising the incentives of home ownership. This is primarily being executed by a decrease in home loan interest rates which results in a lower monthly mortgage for you, and an increase in your buying power.

Take a look at the most recent update to the California Mortgage Rate Averages according to Informa Research Services, Inc. as of February 14, 2012.

             Loan Type                                  Today                                Last Week
            
          15 Year Fixed                                3.459%                                  3.436%
          30 Year Fixed                                4.093%                                  4.087%
           1 Year ARM                                 3.307%                                  3.314%
         5/1 Year ARM                                3.230%                                  3.221%

If you are currently renting and considering home ownership, now is the time. Call us to discuss your personal circumstance and the possibility of home ownership for near or less than you're paying now with no obligation.

If you are currently a homeowner, call us today for a free home valuation, and your best options to take adavantage of this historic opportunity.


Mark Winkler & Associates is the only team you want in your corner. With seasoned Real Estate professionals with years of Buying and Selling experience on your side, you will be able to make the most of this once in a lifetime window of opportunity. Call today to schedule a time to meet with a member of the team and get moving!

 Mark Winkler & Associates

619-223-5478

Chris's New North Park Listing

Featured Agent

Chris Mannerino

Agent Associate // CA DRE# 01450032

I am a Real Estate Consultant with Mark Winkler and Associates, and I am so excited to be on such a wonderful and dedicated team of professionals.  I love helping people buy and sell their homes in Point Loma and all over San Diego County.

I have been working full time in Real Estate since 2004, and I have been named by San Diego Magazine as a "5 Star Agent" for the fourth consecutive year since 2006, of which only 3% of all San Diego agents are nominated every year.  My clients become like family to me, because they know they will be treated with such dedication and care, as though they are my family.

I grew up in the Northern California town of Chico.  I have lived in Ocean
Beach/Point Loma for over 20 years, and I plan on calling this home for the rest of my life.  I love to work here, play here, and support  the community in which I am raising my children.  I am so lucky to call Point Loma my home.  

If you have any questions about Selling or Purchasing a home,

contact Chris Mannerino directly at 619-820-6800

mannerino@cox.net

Point Loma Heights Listing in Escrow in 6 Days!!

The Mark Winkler Team congratulates our own Sue FitzGerald on the pending sale of her listing at 4393 Santa Cruz Ave!

The property is a two bedroom, one bathroom home in Point Loma Heights. Sue acquired the listing on Wednesday January 25, 2012 and worked with her seller to accept an offer on Tuesday January 31, 2012.  With professional experience and clever market insight, Sue was able to meet and exceed her client's anticipated goals for the sale of his home, and ultimately, "get results"!

Contact Sue FitzGerald and the entire Winkler Team to discuss the route to realization of your own Real Estate goals!

Call: 619-223-5478
Email: list223@aol.com

Featured Agent

Sue FitzGerald

Agent Associate // CA DRE# 00940362

Sue is a 25-year member of the San Diego Real Estate community.  By closely watching the current inventory, she maintains a thorough knowledge of  property availability. 

Because Sue primarily works with Buyers, she is able to focus on helping her clients find the perfect home or investment property.  More importantly, Sue networks with other agents and is able to provide her clients with access to new listings prior to their publication on the Multiple Listing Service.  She prides herself on her negotiating skills and will leave no stone unturned in the process of securing the perfect property for her buyers. 

Sue's knowledge of various financing options is one of the best services she provides. Sue pays close attention to her client's needs and pours her whole heart and energy into her transactions.  Many clients have commented, "Sue is not only my Realtor, she is my friend."  Sue has won awards for her successes in Real Estate and Mark Winkler is proud to have her as a Buyers' Agent.

Should you be interested in listing or purchasing a
home with Sue FitzGerald, Contact her  directly at:

619.665.6293

The Official Blog of Mark Winkler & Associates

The MW&A Blog is your first source of information for all things that effect you and the value, purchase, or sale of your Point Loma home. From the perspective of Real Estate Professionals that have witnessed the San Diego market's patterns and performances over the last 25 years. The format is information-based, but the content is driven by what matters most to you. We want to provide you with the answers to your Real Estate questions.

So please, feel free to contact us at list223@aol.com with your questions or comments about anything regarding Real Estate, and we will create a blogpost addressing the topic shortly.

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Love Where You Live

There is no better place to live than Point Loma, San Diego:

Let's start with the famous San Diego WEATHER -

• One of the top ten "Best Climates" in the Farmer's Almanac
• One of the two best summer climates in America according to The Weather Channel
• Mild, mostly dry weather yearround, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (between 9–13 inches a year).

Don't even get me started on the VIEWS -

Where else in the world can you find all within a 4 mile distance:

• Oceans
• Canyons
• Greenery
• Historic
• Bay
• Cityscape

Get the most out of life -

Point Loma offers the rare capability to practice, with world renown value, a wide variety of outdoor activities including surfing, swimming, jogging, boating, camping, hiking, biking, and more!

Convenience/ Proximity -

Point Loma is just a short commute to Downtown San Diego, one of the nation's greatest hubs of Culture, Finance, Business, Art, History, and Architecture

Schools/ Education -

Point Loma is home to Point Loma High School, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, and a public charter school, High Tech High, that includes five high schools, two middle schools, and one elementary school

All evidence considered, we believe there is no better place to live than Point Loma.

Please feel free to add any other detail about this wonderful location in our comments section.