Thursday, December 17, 2020 / by Ellen Patterson
Back in the Saddle again...
When I was growing up, I knew all the neighbors , I rode my bike to school every day waving hello to everyone along my route, and my parents trusted their neighborhood realtor becuase we knew them personally...there was no internet. We were grateful for our relationships…
… Flash forward. 2019, homebuyers turn to the internet to find properties, along with attending some open houses. Home buying seems so impersonal for most.
This past 2020 year has rocked us all here on the San Diego coast. The only constant has been 'change and uncertainty'. There are so few homes available for sale these days. With COVID, homeowners are scared to list their homes on the ‘open market’ with the fear of sick strangers parading through their homes. Adding to San Diego low inventory is fierce competition between buyers thanks to the new low interest rates and a remote workforce.   ...
… Flash forward. 2019, homebuyers turn to the internet to find properties, along with attending some open houses. Home buying seems so impersonal for most.
This past 2020 year has rocked us all here on the San Diego coast. The only constant has been 'change and uncertainty'. There are so few homes available for sale these days. With COVID, homeowners are scared to list their homes on the ‘open market’ with the fear of sick strangers parading through their homes. Adding to San Diego low inventory is fierce competition between buyers thanks to the new low interest rates and a remote workforce.   ...