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 Lawhead Team would like to share the latest on San Diego North County’s housing trends for condos, townhomes and the like. Looking to buy or sell a condo or townhome in the San Diego area? Please call The Lawhead Team, “Because Two Lawheads Are Better Than One^TM“.

• The North San Diego County median-priced single-family attached (SFA) home increased 5.86 percent, from $315,000 in May 2013 to $333,450 in June 2013.
• Non-North San Diego County SFA home median price declined 2.65 percent, to $285,000 in June 2013 from $292,750 in May 2013.
• North San Diego County SFA median price increased 28.75 percent year-over, compared to $259,000 in June 2012, the seventh straight monthly year-over price increases exceeding 20 percent. Non-North County SFA median year-over price increased 35.71 percent, compared to $210,000 in June 2012.
• San Diego County SFA home median price decreased 1.31 percent, to $301,000 in June 2013 from $305,000 in May 2013. Year-over county median price increased 33.19 percent compared to June 2012.
• The median number of days-on-market for North County SFA homes sold decreased, from 18 days in May 2013 to 14 days in June 2013. The average number of days-on-market decreased, to
• 39 days in June 2013 from 53 days in May 2013.
• The number of sold SFA units increased 8.76 percent in June 2103 from May 2013, while the number of sold SFA units in non-North County Zip Codes fell 3.97 percent in June 2013 from May 2013.
• Year-over SFA sales in North San Diego County increased 10.09 percent, from June 2012. Non-North County year-over sold units increased 2.54, compared to June 2012.
• SFA listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County increased 7.36 percent from May 2013 to June 2013, but were down 41.28 percent year-over from June 2012. San Diego County SFA listings (active and contingent) increased 6.27 percent from May 2013 to June 2013, but decreased 33.56 percent year-over compared to June 2012.
• 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, to $1,564 in June 2013 from $1,501 in May 2013. The monthly payment for the median-priced SFA home in non-North San Diego County zip codes decreased, to $1,336 in June 2013 from $1,395 in May 2013.
• The percent of San Diego County households able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North County decreased, from 55 percent in May 2013 to 53 percent in June 2013.
• The SFA home affordability level for non-North San Diego County zip codes increased, to 60 percent in June 2013 from 58 percent in May 2013.
• 60 percent of county households were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North San Diego County in June 2012, and 70 percent were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in non-North County zip codes.

The Lawhead Team would like to share North San Diego County’s latest HomeDex report’s key points.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to $495,000 in June 2013 compared to $485,000 in May 2013 according to the HomeDex report.
• Detached homes in North County increased 1.71 percent in June 2013 to $565,000 compared to $555,500 in May 2013. Year-over median price for SFD in North San Diego County jumped 20.21 percent, from $470,000 in June 2012, continuing an 11-month trend of year-over median price increases (the last four months exceeding 20 percent).
• HomeDex reported detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 2.32 percent to $429,750 in June 2013 compared to $420,000 in May 2013. Year-over non-North County median price jumped 23.49 percent compared to $348,000 in June 2012, making a 15-month trend of year-over median price increases.
• Attached home prices in North County increased 5.86 percent to $333,450 in June 2013 compared to $315,000 in May 2013. Year-over North San Diego County median price increased 28.75 percent, compared to $259,000 in June 2012.
• HomeDex reported Non-North County attached home prices decreased 1.31 percent to $301,000 in June 2013 compared to $305,000 in May 2013. Year-over countywide SFA median price increased 33.19 percent, compared to June 2012.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent according to the HomeDex report) rose 5.97 percent from May 2013 to June 2013, but decreased 26.1 percent year-over compared to June 2012 – continuing a 22-month trend of year-over declines in listings.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 5.76 percent in June 2013 compared to May 2013. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 0.88 percent compared to June 2012 according to the HomeDex Report.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 19 days in June 2013 compared to 18 days in May 2013.
• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County – attached and detached – remained at 34 percent in June 2013.

Want to cool your home down without paying an arm and a leg in electric bills? Check out The Lawhead Team’s tips for cooling down your home:

• Set your thermostat to 70-75 degrees when you are home and 80 degrees when you are away. Don’t turn it off completely as it costs more to cool the entire house back down once it overheats.
• Position your electric devices such as computers, TV’s and lamps away from your AC thermostat. Your AC can sense the heat from these devises and make your air run longer than necessary.
• You may want to consider a new AC if yours is more than ten years old and it isn’t getting as cool as it should be. This will shave up to 30% off your bill!
• If your home feels like it is more humid than hot, you may want to make some adjustments. Try moving indoor plants outside as they produce a lot of moisture. You can also invest in a dehumidifier or run your bathroom exhaust fans for a full 20 minutes after a shower to dry the air.
• Take advantage of the heat by line drying clothes outdoors. This will cut the cost of using your dryer which is the most expensive part of doing laundry.

What are some tips you use to stay cool at home? Share with us by commenting on our blog.

San Diego is experiencing great growth in home prices since the last 5 years. The Lawhead Team came across a great article from Fox 5 San Diego. Check it out:

SAN DIEGO — The median sales price of a single-family home in San Diego County reached $450,000 last month for the first time in five years, the San Diego Association of Realtors announced Tuesday.

“If there was any lingering doubt about the real estate comeback, these numbers should put that doubt to rest,” said Linda Lee, San Diego Association Of Realtor’s president. “The increase in price means more people will put their homes on the market, which is great news for buyers.”

The $450,000 mark is 23 percent higher than April 2012 and four percent above the median price in March, according to the SDAR. It hasn’t been that high since January 2008, when it was $475,000.   About three percent more houses sold last month, compared to the same month the year before.

The SDAR reported that the median price of $288,500 for condominiums and townhomes was up 37 percent over April of last year, and slightly over that of March this year. The number of sales for multi-family housing was down 3 percent compared to April 2012.

Properties are remaining on the market for an average of about two months, according to the San Diego Association of Realtors.

Here is HomeDex’s latest report for the single family attached home industry located in North San Diego County. Sales of North County single family attached homes increased from last month.

• The North San Diego County median-priced single-family attached homes increased 9.69 percent to $317,000 in March 2013, from $289,000 in February 2013. Non-North San Diego County SFA home median price jumped 18.3 percent, from $224,000 in February 2013 to $265,000 in March 2013.
• North San Diego County single family attached homes median price increased 26.93 percent year-over, from $249,738 in March 2012, the fourth month of year-over price increases exceeding 20 percent. Non-North County SFA median year-over price increased 31.19 percent, compared to $202,000 in March 2012.
• San Diego County single family attached homes median price increased 14 percent, from $250,000 in February 2013 to $285,000 in March 2013. Year-over county median price increased 29.55 percent compared to March 2012.
• The median number of days-on-market for North County single family attached homes sold decreased from 37 days in February 2013 to 26 days in March 2013. The average number of days-on-market decreased from 68 days in February 2013 to 63 days in Marchs 2013.
• The number of sold single family attached homes increased 22.05 percent from February 2103 to March 2013; the number of sold SFA units in non-North County Zip Codes increased 35.75 percent from February 2013 to March 2013.
• Year-over single family attached homes sales in North San Diego County increased 10.69 percent, compared to March 2012. Non-North County year-over sold units increased 13.16, compared to March 2012.
• SFA listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County increased slightly at 0.5 percent in March 2013, from February 2013, but declined 47.25 percent year-over compared to March 2012. San Diego County SFA listings (active and contingent) increased 1.96 percent from February 2013 to March 2013, but decreased 40.63 percent year-over compared to March 2012.
• The monthly payment – including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance – for the median-priced single family attached homes in North County increased from $1,344 in February 2013 to $1,651 in March 2013. The monthly payment for the median-priced SFA home in non-North San Diego County zip codes increased from $1,041 in February 2013 to $1,380 in March 2013.
• The percent of San Diego County households able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North County decreased to 50 percent in March 2013, from 59 percent in February 2013.
• The single family attached homes affordability level for non-North San Diego County zip codes fell to 58 percent in March 2013, from 71 percent in February 2013.
• In March 2012, 59 percent of county households were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in North San Diego County and 69 percent were able to afford the median-priced SFA home in non-North County zip codes.

The Lawhead Team would like to share April’s HomeDex Report’s Key Points for North San Diego County. Stay tuned for more facts from the HomeDex report this week.

The median price for all North County San Diego home sales – attached and detached – jumped to $448,000 in March 2013 compared to $405,000 in February 2013.

Detached homes in North County San Diego increased 11.11 percent in March 2013 to $525,000 compared to $472,500 in February 2013. Year-over median price in North San Diego County jumped 26.51 percent compared to $415,000 reported in March 2012. Year-over median price has increased eight straight months, with the last seven months exceeding 10 percent. March 2013 marked the highest price in North County since mid-2008.

Detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 5.33 percent to $395,000 in March 2013 compared to $375,000 in February 2013. Year-over non-North County San Diego prices jumped 17.56 percent compared to $336,000 in March 2012, the twelfth month of year-over price increases.

Attached home prices in North County San Diego increased 9.69 percent to $317,000 in March 2013 compared to $289,000 in February 2013.

Non-North County attached home prices jumped 18.3 percent in March 2013 to $265,000 compared to $224,000 in February 2013.

The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) declined 2.89 percent in March 2013 compared to February 2013 and decreased year-over 40.9 percent compared to March 2012 (the 19^th month of year-over declines in listings).

The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units jumped 43.37 percent in March 2013 compared to February 2013. Year-over sold SFD units increased 10.47 percent compared to March 2012; year-over sold units have increased in 20 of the past 21 months.

Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County fell to 26 days in March 2013 compared to 38 days in February 2013.

The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County – attached and detached – decreased to 39 percent in March 2013 compared to 43 percent in February 2013.

The median price for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached – declined to $405,000 in February 2013 from $410,000 in January 2013.

• The median-priced single-family detached (SFD) home in North San Diego County rose 1.61 percent from $465,000 in January 2013 to $472,500 in February 2013. Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County increased 13.86, from $415,00 in February 2012, continuing a seven-month trend of year-over median price increases (the last six months exceeding 10 percent).
• The single-family detached median price in non-North County Zip Codes increased 4.17 percent to $375,000 in February 2013 from $360,000 in January 2013. Year-over non-North County prices increased 14.68 percent, from $327,000 in February 2012, the eleventh consecutive month of year-over median price increases.
• The median single-family detached price in San Diego County increased 3.84 percent to $406,000 in February 2012 from $391,000 in January 2013. Year-over county SFD median price increased 12.81 compared to February 2012 – the ninth month of year-over price increases.
• The median days-on-market for North San Diego County single-family detached homes sold increased to 38 days in February 2013 from 36 days in January 2013.
• The SFD median price-per-square foot decreased from $227 in January 2013 to $222 in February 2013, but increased 11.63 percent year-over compared to February 2012.
• The number of sold SFD units in North San Diego County decreased 7.49 percent from January 2013 to February 2013. Year-over sold single-family detached units decreased 5.79 percent from February 2012, countering a trend of 20-months with year-over increases in sold units.
• SFD total sales volume increased 11.49 percent year-over compared to February 2012, continuing an 11-month trend of year-over increases.
• SFD listings (active and contingent) in North San Diego County increased 6.72 percent from January 2013 to February 2013 – the first monthly increase in 12 months – but decreased 40.6 percent year-over from February 2012, making the 18th month of year-over declines in listings.
• Single-family detached listings (active and contingent) in San Diego County increased 1.14 percent in February 2013 to January 2013, but decreased 40.15 percent year-over from February 2012.

Housing Affordability – Single-Family Detached Homes

• The monthly payment – including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance – for the median-priced single-family detached home in North San Diego County increased to $2,197 in February 2013 (based on a conventional mortgage) from $2,156 in January 2013. The monthly payment for the median-priced SFD home in non-North San Diego County increased from $1,669 in January 2013 to $1,743 in February 2013.
• The percent of San Diego County households that could afford the median-priced single-family detached home in North County decreased to 36 percent in February 2013 from 37 percent in January 2013, according to the North San Diego County HomeDexTM; the affordability percentage in non-North County Zip Codes decreased to 47 percent in February 2013 from 49 percent in January 2013.
• In February 2012, the affordability percentage was 33 percent in North San Diego County and 44 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 – fell slightly from 44 percent in January 2013 to 43 percent in February 2013.

Check out the latest HomeDex Report for March for San Diego North County. We look forward to sharing more statistics from the HomeDex Report for North San Diego County’s Detached and Attached Single Family Homes.

• The median price for all North County home sales– attached and detached – decreased to $405,000 in February 2013 compared to $410,000 in January 2013.
• Detached homes in North County increased 1.61 percent in February 2013 to $472,500 compared to $465,000 in January 2013. Year-over median price in North San Diego County increased 13.86 percent compared to $415,000 reported in February 2012. Year-over median price has increased seven straight months, with the last six months exceeding 10 percent.
• Detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 4.17 percent to $375,000 in February 2013 compared to $360,000 in January 2013. Year-over non-North County prices increased 14.68 percent compared to $327,000 in February 2012, the eleventh month of year-over price increases.
• Attached home prices in North County increased 1.4 percent to $289,000 in February 2013 compared to $285,000 in January 2013.
• Non-North County attached home prices decreased 1.32 percent in February 2013 to $224,000 compared to $227,000 in January 2013.
• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) increased 6.72 percent in February 2013 compared to January 2013- the first monthly increase in 12 months- but decreased 40.6 percent year-over from February 2012.
• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units dropped 7.49 percent in February 2013 compared to January 2013. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 5.79 percent compared to February 2012.
• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 38 days in February 2013 compared to 36 days in January 2013.
• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in San Diego North County– attached and detached – fell slightly from 44 percent in January 2013 to 43 percent in February 2013.

The Lawhead Team strives to provide the latest housing market information to families in North County San Diego. Please check out some key points from the HomeDex Report for Single Family Detached Homes.

• The median price for all North County San Diego home sales – attached and detached – increased to $425,000 in December 2012 compared to $410,000 in November 2012.

• Detached homes in North County San Diego increased 1.03 percent in December 2012 to $489,500  compared to $484,500 in November 2012. Year-over median price in North San Diego County jumped 18.25 percent compared to $413,938 reported in December 2011, the fifth consecutive month of year-over price increases.

• Detached home prices OUTSIDE North County increased 3.54 percent to $383,000 in December 2012 compared to $369,900 in November 2012. Year-over non-North County prices jumped 17.85 percent compared to $325,000 in December 2011, making nine months of year-over price increases.

• Attached home prices in North County San Diego increased 4.67 percent to $280,000 in December 2012 compared to $267,500 in November 2012.

• Non-North County attached home prices decreased 5.00 percent in December 2012 to $244,000 compared to $256,850 in November 2012.

• The number of North County San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) decreased 14.93 percent in December 2012 compared to November 2012 and dropped 44.65 percent year-over compared to December 2011.

• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 7.29 percent in December 2012 compared to November 2012. Year-over sold SFD units increased 4.35 percent compared to December 2011.

• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 48 days in December 2012 compared to 37 days in November 2012.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North County San Diego – attached and detached – decreased to 41 percent in December 2012 compared to 42 percent in November 2012.

• The median price for all homes in North San Diego County – single-family detached and single-family attached – increased to $425,000 in December 2012 from $410,000 in November 2012.

• The median-priced single-family detached (SFD) home in North County San Diego increased 1.03 percent from $484,500 in November 2012 to $489,500 in December 2012 — the highest median price since June 2008.  Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County increased 18.25 from $413,938 in December 2011, making five straight months of year-over price increases.

• The SFD median price in Non-North County zip codes rose 3.54 percent to $383,000 in December 2012 from $369,900 in November 2012.  Year-over Non-North County prices jumped 17.85 percent from $325,000 in December 2011, making nine months of year-over price increases.

• The median SFD price in San Diego County increased 2.44 percent to $420,000 in December 2012 from $410,000 in November 2012.  Year-over county SFD median price increased 18.33 compared to December 2011, the seventh month that year-over price has increased.

• The median days-on-market for North County San Diego SFD homes sold increased to 48 days in December 2012 from 37 days in November 2012; the average number of days-on-market rose from 69 days in November 2012 to 75 days in December 2012.

• The SFD median price-per-square foot increased from $221 in November 2012 to $227 in December 2012, and was up twelve percent year-over from December 2011.

• The number of sold SFD units in North San Diego County increased 7.29 percent from November 2012 to December 2012.  Year-over sold SFD units increased 4.35 percent compared to December 2011 – a 19 month trend of year-over increases in sold units.

• SFD total sales volume jumped 25.06 percent year-over from December 2011, continuing a nine-month trend of year-over increases.

• SFD listings (active and contingent) in North County San Diego decreased 14.93 percent from November 2012 to December 2012 and dropped 44.65 percent yearover from December 2011, the 16th month of year-over declines.

• SFD listings (active and contingent) in San Diego County decreased 13.23 percent in December 2012 from November 2012 and dropped 39.44 percent year-over compared to December 2011.

• The monthly payment – including principal, interest, property taxes, and insurance – for the median-priced SFD home in North San Diego County increased to $2,284 in December 2012 (based on a conventional mortgage) from $2,278 in November 2012. The monthly payment for the median-priced SFD home in Non-North San Diego County increased from $1,739 in November 2012 to $1,787 in December 2012.

• The percent of San Diego County households that could afford the median-priced SFD home in North County remained at 34 percent for the fourth straight month, according to the North San Diego County HomeDex TM; the affordability percentage in Non-North County zip codes decreased to 46 percent in December 2012 from 47 percent in November 2012.

• The affordability percentage was 35 percent in North San Diego County and 46 percent in Non-North San Diego County in December 2011.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North County San Diego – single-family detached and single-family attached together – decreased from 42 percent in November 2012 to 41 percent in December 2012.