The Lawhead Team would like to share our latest listing at 2120 Softwind Lane Encinitas, CA.

• Fabulous Encinitas location on cul de sac with no one behind you.
• 3 car garage
• Huge useable yard
• Freshly painted inside and out
• Lots of storage in the garage
• Huge balcony/deck accessed by two secondary bedrooms upstairs
• Romantic fireplaces in the family room and master bedroom
• Walk to elementary and middle schools
• Community pool, spa, tennis courts & playgrounds.

Check out the full listing for more photos at Coldwell Banker Homes

The Lawhead Team is proud to present the key points for the California Association of Realtors® HomeDex Report. Looking to move to North San Diego County? Make sure to see what the latest trends are below:

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – decreased to $513,500 in September 2014 compared to $518,500 in August 2014.
• Detached homes in North County increased slightly by 0.84 percent to $600,000 in September 2014 compared to $595,000 in August 2014. Year-over median price for SFD homes in North San Diego County increased 5.26 percent, compared to $570,000 in September 2013, continuing 26-months of sustained year-over median price increases.

• Detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 1.53 percent to $467,000 in September 2014 compared to $460,000 reported in August 2014. Year-over non-North County median price increased 3.92 percent compared to $449,450 in September 2013, continuing 30-months of year-over median price increases.
• Attached home prices in North County increased slightly by 0.29 percent to $381,100 in September 2014 compared to $380,000 in August 2014. Year-over SFA North San Diego County median price increased 7.35 percent, compared to $355,000 in September 2013, continuing 32 straight months of year over price increases.
• Non-North County attached home prices decreased 2.29 percent to $320,000 in September 2014 compared to $327,500 in August 2014. Year-over non-North County SFA median price increased 11.93 percent, compared to 285,900 in September 2013.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) decreased 1.73 percent in September 2014 compared to August 2014, and jumped 17.67 percent year-over compared to September 2013.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 6.65 percent in September 2014 compared to August 2014. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 1.28 percent compared to September 2013.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 27 days in September 2014 compared to 25 days in August 2014.
• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County – attached and detached – increased to 32 percent in September 2014.

Contact The Lawhead Team if you or someone you know may want to call this lovely property in Aviara home.

The Lawhead Team would like to share our latest listing we have in La Costa.

Located at 7210 Plaza de La Costa, this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is located in a gated community and is priced at $410,000.

View the virtual tour of this gorgeous La Costa property here.

If you are looking for a condo or town home in the North San Diego area, continue reading to see what the latest scoop is for single family attached homes:

• The North San Diego County median-priced single-family attached (SFA) home decreased 0.59 percent, to $337,000 in January 2014 from $339,000 in December 2013.  Non-North San Diego County SFA home median price increased 1.06 percent, from $282,000 in December 2013 to $285,000 in January 2014.
• North San Diego County SFA median price increased 18.25 percent year-over, compared to $285,000 in January 2013 – the 25th month of a year-over price increases.  Non-North County SFA median year-over price increased 25.55 percent, from $227,000 in January 2013.
• San Diego County SFA home median price increased 1.67 percent, to $305,000 in January 2014 from $300,000 in December 2013.  Year-over county median price increased 24.49 percent compared to January 2013.
• The median number of days-on-market for North County SFA homes sold increased, to 36 days in January 2014 from 29 days in December 2013.  The average number of days-on-market increased to 54 in January 2014, from 49 days in December 2013.
• The number of sold SFA home units dropped 21.15 percent in January 2014 from December 2103; the number of sold SFA units in non-North County Zip Codes fell 12.98 percent in January 2014 from December 2013.
• Year-over SFA sales in North San Diego County increased 1.38 percent, compared to January 2013. Non-North County year-over sold units increased 2.75, compared to January 2013.
• SFA home listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County increased 7.01 percent in January 2014 from December 2013, and decreased 7.22 percent yearover compared to January 2013.
• San Diego County SFA listings (active and  contingent) increased 4.54 percent in January 2014 from December 2013, and decreased 2.58 percent year-over compared to January 2013.

The HomeDex^TM Report for all single-family detached homes in North San Diego County. Thinking of moving to the area? Call The Lawhead Team!

• The median price for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached – declined from $478,500 in December 2013, to $475,000 in January 2014.
• The median-priced single-family detached (SFD) home in North San Diego County increased 5.46 percent, from $540,000 in December 2013 to $569,500 in January 2014.  Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County increased 22.47 percent, compared to $465,000 in January 2013 – an 18-month sustained trend of year-over median price increases.
• The single-family detached median price in non-North County Zip Codes declined 2.32 percent, from $441,250 in December 2013 to $431,000 in January 2014.  Year-over non-North County median price increased 19.72 percent, compared to $360,000 in January 2013, a 22-month trend of year-over median price increases.
• The median SFD price in San Diego County decreased 1.45 percent, to $475,000 in January 2014 from $482,000 in December 2013.  Year-over county-level single-family detached median price increased 21.48 percent, compared to January 2013.
• The median days-on-market for North San Diego County SFD homes sold increased, to 41 days in January 2014 from 33 days in December 2013.
• The SFD median price-per-square foot jumped, to $272 in January 2014 from $264 in December 2013, a 19.55 percent increase year-over compared to January 2013.
• The number of sold single-family detached units in North San Diego County dropped 26.52 percent in January 2014 from December 2013; year-over sold SFD units declined 22.46 percent from January 2013.
• SFD total sales volume decreased 6.39 percent year-over compared to January 2013, the second straight year-over decline after 20 months of increases.
• Single-family detached listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County decreased 7.54 percent in January 2014 from December 2013, but increased 4.12 percent yearover compared to January 2013 – the first year-over increase in listings in 28  straight months.
• SFD listings (active and contingent) in San Diego County increased 6.03 percent in January 2014 from December 2013, and increased 4.72 percent year-over from January 2013.

Looking to buy a home in North San Diego County?  Check out the latest single-family home prices in the area:

• The median price for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached – declined from $482,500 in October 2013, to $475,000 in November 2013.
• The median-priced single-family detached (SFD) home in North San Diego County decreased 5.44 percent, from $570,000 in October 2013 to $539,000 in November 2013; year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County increased 11.25 percent, compared to $484,500 in November 2012 – this continues a 16-month trend of year-over median price increases.
• The single-family detached median price in non-North County Zip Codes fell 1.38 percent, from $435,000 in October 2013 to $429,000 in November 2013.  Year-over non-North County median price was up 15.98 percent, from $369,900 in November 2012, a 20-month trend of year-over median price increases.
• The median single-family detached price in San Diego County decreased 1.42 percent, to $469,250 in November 2013 from $476,000 in October 2013.  Year-over county-level single-family detached median price increased 14.45 percent compared to November 2012.
• The median days-on-market for North San Diego County SFD homes sold increased, to 32 days in November 2013 from 30 days in October 2013.
• The SFD median price-per-square foot increased, to $270 in November 2013 from $265 in October 2013, a 22.44 percent increase year-over from November 2012.
• The number of sold SFD units in North San Diego County decreased 13.95 percent in November 2013 from October 2013; year-over sold SFD units declined 6.91 percent compared to November 2012.
• Single-family detached total sales volume increased 1.72 percent year-over from November 2012, the twentieth month of year-over increases.
• SFD listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County decreased 11.21 percent in November 2013 from October 2013, and decreased 5.12 percent year over from November 2012–the 27th straight month of year-over decreases in listings.
• Single-family detached listings (active and contingent) in San Diego County decreased 9.33 percent in November 2013 from October 2013, and decreased 6.22 percent year-over from November 2012.

When The Lawhead Team isn’t busy helping people find their dream homes, we love to take a break and play golf. We would like to share some helpful tips from the PGA:

• To many people think that a sand wedge is just for bunker shots. The sand wedge should be used for sand shots as well as most pitch shots to the green.  The sand wedge whether a 54-degree or 58-degree has “bounce” on the sole of the club.
• A carpenter’s chalk-line and a CD disc are great putting aids to have in your golf bag. The chalk-line is useful to help you with your alignment and stroke. Find a straight six to ten foot putt on a practice green. Snap a chalk-line from the hole back to desired distance.
• A pitch short or short chip shot from short grass or a tight lie can be a challenge even for the very best players. Make a few practice swings and brush the ground in a way you would do it if the ball was there.
• If you miss the green and your ball ends up in a closely mown area don’t forget about the hybrid putt.  Approach the shot just as you would a putt.  Use your putting grip, stance, pre-shot routine and stroke.  You will find that with a little practice you will start getting up and down.
• When the wind picks up you want to choose a club that is more than what you would normally choose.  Go through your normal pre-shot routine and then swing easy.  The windier it gets the easier you should swing.  You will quickly find that your golf ball is boring through the wind and not ballooning.
• With over 60% of your strokes coming from inside of 100 yards, it is essential that you spend a proportionate amount of time on your short game as you practice.  You should devote most of your short game practice to putting and chipping.  These two shots make up the majority of your short game strokes.
• Is your golf bag organized?  Having your golf bag organized will help you greatly as you improve your skills.  Knowing where each club is within the bag, you will not lose focus on the shot you have planned, while you search for the proper club.
• A greenside bunker shot is so much easier than most think. It is nothing more than a “fat pitch.” In a greenside bunker we want to hit the sand first.
• The easiest way to learn the golf swing is to relate it to another learned movement. The golf swing is a rotary movement; it contains a throwing element similar to baseball. For the non-athletes, it would be like skipping a pebble.

golf tips are from the PGA‘s website.

The Lawhead Team would like to share some helpful moving tips we suggest everyone follows when moving into their new home.

• Make A Checklist – For boxes that is! Label each box with a number and the name of the room they belong. On a piece of paper, list them on a checklist. Keep a copy when moving and give another copy to the movers. This will be extremely helpful if the movers are loading another house into the same truck and a box or two turns up missing.
• Neighbors – Make sure your neighbor you trust has a spare key to your old house. Chances are something will need to be checked after you leave or you may leave something behind when moving.
• Hire A House Cleaner – Moving your stuff and redecorating your new home is time consuming. Why not hire a professional home cleaner to get your home all cleaned and ready for you to move on in and start decorating!
• Tape Cords To Electronics – Keep all your electronics together with their correct cords and remotes to make sure you don’t lose anything and everything ends up together where it is supposed to. You’d hate to get your TV all hooked up only to find out your remote is missing!
• Eliminate Packing Paper – Go green and use towels and scarves to wrap your breakables. This also makes for less to move since your towels won’t need their own box!
• Moving Pets – Make sure you consult with your veterinarian before making the drive with your pets to their new home. Cats do not usually like the car so make moving as calm as possible. Even fish can sometimes get carsick and even die when the fishbowl is slopping all over. Keep their bowl as still as possible.
• Utilities – Lastly, make sure to cancel all your utilities before you leave and have all your home’s new utilities turned on before you move in. No one likes trying to unpack boxes in candlelight!

The Lawhead Team would like to share the latest trends this month in housing affordability for both single family detached and attached homes.

Housing Affordability – Single-Family Detached Homes

• The monthly payment – including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance – for the median-priced SFD home in North San Diego County increased, to $2,891 in September 2013 (based on a conventional mortgage) from $2,758 in August 2013. The monthly payment for the median-priced SFD housing homes in non-North San Diego County increased, from $2,279 in September 2013 from $2,086 in August 2013.
• The percent of San Diego County households that could afford the median-priced SFD housing home in North County decreased, to 25 percent in September 2013 from 27 percent in August, according to the North San Diego County HomeDexTM; the housing affordability percentage in non-North County Zip Codes was 36 percent in September 2013.
• In September 2012, the housing affordability percentage was 34 percent in North San Diego County and 47 percent in non-North San Diego County.
• The HomeDexTM affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached together – was 30 percent in September 2013.

Housing Affordability – Single-Family Attached Homes

• The monthly payment – including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance – for the median-priced SFA home in North County increased, from $1,631 in August 2013 to $1,800 in September 2013.  The monthly payment for the median-priced SFA home in non-North San Diego County zip codes increased, from $1,415 in August 2013 to $1,450 in September 2013.
• The percent of San Diego County households able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North County decreased, to 47 percent in September 2013 from 51 percent in August 2013.
• The SFA home housing affordability level for non-North San Diego County zip code decreased, from 58 percent in August 2013 to 57 percent in September 2013.
• 60 percent of county households were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North San Diego County in September 2012, and 69 percent were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in non-North County zip codes.