Barb Fischer's (barbfischer) Blog

Are short sales still a good deal?   Everyone loves a deal, and it used to be with short sales that you would trade time and a little risk for money-- you as a  buyer would wait patiently for 2-6+ months for the bank(s) to approve the short sale at the price you offered, and in exchange, they wo...

  Aside from writing great offers, persistence, faith and a little flexibility are the best ways to win in this market. Here in La Mesa and all over San Diego county, we continue to get 8-14 offers on every reasonably priced home. 95% of the offers are very strong, and well over list price.  It’...

  Remember equity?   My son just bought his first home just 5 months ago, and one of the exact same models just closed for $70,000 more...so he's got equity!  (He must have had a really good agent, too!)   Seriously, a 27% rise in in just a few months is pretty staggering, and met with mixed rea...

  The “art of mothering” is officially defined as: ”to bring up (a child) with care and affection”. Hopefully this means a child of any age!   In remembering my mom, and all the precious years we shared, I think of all the different women I know and respect who radiate the best qualities of bein...

  Here in La Mesa, and in most all of San Diego county, home prices continue to rise, and buyers are having to submit several strong offers before one is finally accepted.  Sometimes, just a slight change or two in your criteria will open up plenty of new possibilities.  Start with your dream li...

  Homebuyers--Here are 10 smart tips to help you get the house you want: Here in La Mesa and throughout San Diego, home buyers are feeling a high level of frustration, with multiple offers, over list price bidding wars, and stiff competition from loads of cash buyers. Here's how to stay in the g...

      Ever thought of celebrating Mother’s Day without the brunch?  Enjoy a Mother’s Day Non Brunch in La Mesa CA. If she is one of those hate-to-wait-in-line and rather-be-out-and-about people, she might love a surprise like this. How about… 1) A walk at Lake Murray. You can bike or roller blade...

It's a dog's life, and it's great!   This fellow really knows how to make the most out of life. Romeo is 14, in his prime, and he's learned a lot about living well. Like how to bask in every moment. How to enjoy all the perks of the present. How to make every second count. How to take all the nec...

Are People Lining Up for Your Business?       This picture was taken 36 hours before Best Buy in La Mesa CA will even open for Black Friday sales. Lots of other stores have incredible deals too, but so far, this is the only place with tenters firmly entrenched out front.I drove by again this mor...

Did you put some WOW into your work today?   Meet Justin at the Starbucks on Magnolia and Main in El Cajon, CA... he's a master at creating art that's almost too pretty to drink.We didn't ask for this extra special touch, yet he took the time to craft it just for us. Although I ooohed and aahhed ...