San Diego Foreclosure Friday - Volume 11

I'm back with another San Diego Foreclosure Friday! Okay, so it's really Sunday...But, better late than never!

Sorry I didn't make it on Friday, it's been hectic. All of these foreclosures have kept me a busy San Diego Realtor working with everyone from the first-time home buyer to the investor snatching up all of these great deals. But I still have been keeping track of all the best foreclosure properties around San Diego county, and I wanted to make sure to share them with you.

To start off I have an update on two listings that I have previously shared with you that have now closed. One of which was the very first San Diego Foreclosure Friday listing that I posted on here!

After that we'll be heading to north county San Diego for some incredible luxury homes. First we'll take a look at a foreclosure that just closed in a place where you very rarely, if ever, see foreclosures...The Bridges neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe. And after that we'll look at a high end foreclosure listing that is currently available in Encinitas.

Here are the updates...

SOLD $655,500 (5/11/2009)

LISTED AT $689,000

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,050,000 (4/4/2007)

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1935 square foot modern home sits high above the street in the heart of Kensington, one of San Diego's most sought after communities. This spacious home offers wood floors, an upstairs master bedroom with a fireplace, and a private backyard with a gazebo and spa.

SOLD $424,900 Cash (4/30/2009)

LISTED AT $424,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $625,000 (6/27/2006)

Anyone looking for a second home? Enjoy breath-taking panoramic harbor, Point Loma, and city views from this luxury downtown condo! Floor to ceiling windows and a huge 200 square-foot deck take advantage of the views from this west facing, 9Th floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1132 square-foot Little Italy condo in the La Vita building. The complex features an amazing courtyard, pool, and gym. This unit has it all...even comes with two parking spaces!

And here are this week's properties...

SOLD $1,787,000 Cash (5/1/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $2,910,000 (8/16/2005)

Not often do you see a foreclosure in Rancho Santa Fe, but I've got it here for you on San Diego Foreclosure Friday. This incredible estate, built in 2004, was the largest floor plan in the award winning Cortile Collection at The Bridges. Sitting on over a half acre flat parcel, this 5671 square foot Spanish home comes with 5 bedroom suites, and 5 1/2 baths. Features include a gourmet kitchen with Wolfe range, Sub Zero fridge, 2 dishwashers, formal living room and dining rooms, a family room, office, wine closet, 3 car garage, and an enormous private backyard with a pool & spa. This is truly an amazing foreclosure property!

CURRENTLY LISTED $1,299,800

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $2,300,000 (12/29/2005)

Enjoy panoramic ocean views from this 4915 square foot Encinitas home. Built in 2005, this home comes with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. Some of the many features include designer paint, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, granite and marble counters, stainless steel appliances, Kohler bathroom fixtures, and a 3 car garage.

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

Be sure to check back in again next Friday for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

San Diego Foreclosure Friday - Volume 10

TGIF!!! It's the end of the week and the end of my punishment another San Diego Foreclosure Friday. Once again I'm bringing you some of the best foreclosure deals in San Diego county!

I know I didn't quite make it every day this week (4 out of 5 is pretty good), so to make up for it I'm doubling up today and giving you two solds and two current listings. This time we're going for condo living. We'll look at both high-end luxury units with price tags to match, and also see some more affordable alternatives as well. So let the fun begin!

SOLD $1,450,000 Cash

(4/24/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,749,000

(2/4/2003)

You won't find many downtown San Diego foreclosures like this one! We are back at the Renaissance building downtown, except this time we're looking 10 floors higher and adding about 2000+ square feet. This extremely rare 2-story unit is on the 20Th floor with awesome bay and city views. One of the largest units downtown, it comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and 3,783 square feet (the master bedroom alone is 900 square feet!).

SOLD $370,000 (4/30/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $541,500 (6/19/2007)

On the more affordable side we have this 3-story corner unit in Mission Valley. Built in 2005 this condo comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1830 square feet, and a two car attached garage. It's conveniently located just a block away from the Mission Valley mall and close to the freeway for easy commute to and from work.

CURRENTLY LISTED $874,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,090,000 (7/5/2006)

Live the luxurious La Jolla beach life in this condo just one block to the water in Bird Rock! This unit in the Seahaus development was built in 2005 and comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1827 square feet. This is a ground floor unit that overlooks the pool and has peak ocean views from the kitchen, dining room, and living room, and all of these rooms come with gorgeous wide-plank hardwood floors.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE $392,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $620,000 (10/31/2003)

We head back downtown to the ballpark/ East Village neighborhood to finish of this edition of San Diego Foreclosure Friday. If you love baseball, this condo is for you as it is sits right in front of Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres. This huge 1674 square foot loft space at the Parklofts comes with exposed concrete ceiling and walls, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and Pella windows with between-the-glass blinds. This unit has two bathrooms and could be converted to a two bedroom if you wanted more of a traditional floor plan.

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

Be sure to check back in again next Friday for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

San Diego Foreclosure Friday (Wednesday) - Volume 9

So here I am at 10 PM again, making sure I get you another San Diego Foreclosure... Wednesday? Yes, it's day three of my commitment to bring you the best foreclosure deals in San Diego every day this week!

Today is a great find for all you investors out there...a 4-unit bank owned property just outside of downtown San Diego, with a listing price under $600,000! Almost half off it's 2004 sales price of $1,100,000! But first we start out in Point Loma with a property that just closed in Liberty Station.

SOLD $643,000 (4/27/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $841,000 (2/4/2005)

Built in 2005, this detached home in the Liberty Station development of Point Loma comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and 2305 square feet. Features a large great-room with a fireplace, a private walled patio in back, and a 2 car garage.

CURRENTLY LISTED $581,130

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,100,000 (12/30/2004)

Just outside of downtown San Diego sits this income generating gem in Bankers Hill. You're just a few blocks from Balboa Park, downtown, and minutes to the airport in this vintage 1920s 4-unit property. Property consists of one 2 bedroom unit, two 1 bedroom units, and one studio!

Remember, I'm making up for missing the past couple of weeks, so be sure to check back again every day this week for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

San Diego Foreclosure Friday (Tuesday) - Volume 8

Day two of my penance and I'm back again with another San Diego Foreclosure Friday. I'm determined to keep my promise of giving you the best San Diego foreclosure deals every day this week to make up for my two week absence. Although it may be late in the day (or night, 10:00PM!) I'm going to make it in just under the wire. Since it's late I'm just going to have at it...

SOLD $822,000 (4/15/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,151,000 (12/13/2005)

Located in the exclusive Bressi Ranch Garden District neighborhood of Carlsbad, this 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 4608 square foot house was built in 2005 and is highly upgraded throughout. This entertainers home comes with a huge master suite, gorgeous hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steal appliances and granite counter tops and a tropical backyard with a built in barbecue and fire pit.

CURRENTLY LISTED $394,250

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $575,000 (10/12/2006)

Adorable California Craftsman in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1469 square feet with a helper unit over the garage. This home has been updated with porcelain counters, travertine tile, and marble bathrooms, but keeps it's craftsman charm with refinished hardwood floors and wood framed doors and windows.

Remember, I'm making up for missing the past couple of weeks, so be sure to check back again every day this week for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

San Diego Foreclosure Friday (Monday) - Volume 7

Okay, I admit it...I've been a bad blogger the last couple of weeks. But I do have a good excuse! The San Diego foreclosure market is on fire, and I have been EXTREMELY busy working with a TON of buyers. With rates at historical lows and prices back down to 2002-2003 levels this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is bringing out everyone from the first-time home buyer to the cash investor.

And a little inside scoop...There is a very large second wave of foreclosures about to hit the market! Many of the big lenders had a moratorium on foreclosures while the Obama administration was working on their big loan modification and refinance plan. Well, now that that plan is in place, and the banks have been able to figure out who they can help and who they can't, the moratorium has been lifted and a lot more San Diego foreclosures will be coming on the market.

So, to make up for my absence the last couple of weeks it's going to be San Diego Foreclosure Friday every day this week!!! And I'm starting today with a property that even I have been waiting in anticipation to see what it would close for!

SOLD $677,500 Cash (4/14/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,350,000 (3/29/2007)

One of the largest drops in price that I have seen at almost 50% off the previous sale price! This extremely rare 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1615 square foot penthouse in the Discovery building sits high on top of Cortez Hill with views all the way from Balboa Park to the Coronado bridge. This luxury unit comes with floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, granite counters and cherry wood cabinets in the kitchen, and a huge outdoor patio. It is an absolute steal at $677,500!

CURRENTLY LISTED $194,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $401,000 (12/7/2006)

This adorable cottage in Golden Hill sits just outside of downtown. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 710 square feet it is the perfect alternative to condo living! This home sits on a great little lot with a good size front yard and a large covered deck in that overlooks the backyard.

Remember, I'm doing penance for missing the past couple of weeks, so be sure to check back again every day this week for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

San Diego Foreclosure Friday - Volume 6

TGIF! It's time for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday! And this time I'm actually making it in time for Friday.

For the first time on SDFF I have an update on a sale of a property that I posted here a couple of weeks ago, so you'll get to see what this downtown condo sold for. Don't worry, I'll also be posting another property that sold this week that you haven't seen before. It's a great ocean view foreclosure property in Ocean Beach. And, of course, I'll have a new foreclosure listing that just hit the market yesterday to share as well. It's a cute house in Talmadge for under $400,000, just waiting for someone to come in and spruce it up!

Do you remember this downtown San Diego foreclosure listing from a couple of weeks ago? Well, it's sold (these foreclosures go quick!), and you'll be one of the first to get the info!

SOLD $475,000 Cash (4/9/2009)

LISTED AT $444,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $810,000 (3/3/2006)

This 1295 square-foot 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo in the Renaissance building sold for cash above the asking price**. You will enjoy bay and city views from this 10Th floor corner unit, that comes complete with granite counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, marble trim in the bathrooms, and 2 underground parking spaces.

**Tip For Buying San Diego Foreclosures: You'll notice that this condo sold above the asking price. This is common with foreclosure properties. Many times banks will price them low to try to stimulate multiple offers and sell them quickly. It's a good idea to work with a San Diego Realtor who has experience buying foreclosure properties. If a foreclosure is new to the market it's a good idea to have your Realtor speak to the listing agent to see if there are multiple offers, which there usually are. If that's the case, you want to take a close look at the most recent sales in the area (especially the foreclosure sales) and write accordingly. You won't be putting out any "low-ball" offers on foreclosures. They are already priced to go, and believe me, most of them go very quickly!

SOLD $1,031,000 (4/8/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $1,695,500(3/9/2005)

Spectacular ocean views from this private Ocean Beach retreat! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,025 square-foot home sits on a large 1/3 acre lot and has an abundance of windows to provide views from almost every room.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE $396,000

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $750,000(7/16/2007)

This classic Talmadge home on a quite street is perfect for the first-time home buyer! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1389 square-feet, with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a detached 2 car garage...and the best part, it's under $400,000!

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

You can also check out my website to search all the homes for sale in San Diego.

Be sure to check back again next week for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!

San Diego Foreclosure Friday - Volume 5

So it's Sunday, and you know what that means...another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!?!? Okay, so I'm a couple of days behind. Sorry, I've been crazy busy (wrote six offers on foreclosure properties with buyers this week). But this weeks deals were so astounding that I had to make sure to share them with you. So, since you've been waiting long enough, I'll just get to it.

SOLD $665,000 (3/27/2009)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $995,000 (3/7/2005)

This three bedroom, 3 bath, 2089 square-foot contemporary wood and glass, designed by San Diego architect, Bob Bowlus, sits nestled in a wooded canyon at the end of a cul-de-sac in north Mission Hills. It has multiple balconies and decks, perfect for entertaining, and is only a few blocks away from the village of Mission Hills. New hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, this Mission Hills foreclosure is a steal at $665,000!

CURRENTLY LISTED $424,900

PREVIOUSLY SOLD $625,000 (6/27/2006)

Anyone looking for a second home? Enjoy breath-taking panoramic harbor, Point Loma, and city views from this luxury downtown condo! Floor to ceiling windows and a huge 200 square-foot deck take advantage of the views from this west facing, 9Th floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1132 square-foot Little Italy condo in the La Vita building. The complex features an amazing courtyard, pool, and gym. This unit has it all...even comes with two parking spaces!

If you would like more info on either one of these listings, other foreclosure properties throughout the San Diego area, or general information about buying foreclosure properties, please check out my website page on buying San Diego foreclosures. You can easily contact me from the form on the bottom of that page, or via email at Michael@NeelyBarrow.com.

And if you want to take a look at all the available properties in San Diego you can search the San Diego MLS from my website as well.

Be sure to check back again next week for another San Diego Foreclosure Friday!