The REO on Buena Vista hasn’t hit the open market yet, but should be soon.
Take a guess at what it’ll sell for in the comment section – here’s a youtube tour:
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Thank you Donna and Jim, Jerry and MaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known Jim & Donna Klinge for over a dozen years, having met them in Carlsbad where our children went to the same school. As long time North County residents, it was a no- brainer for us to have the Klinges be our eyes and ears for San Diego real estate in general and North County in particular. As my military career caused our family to move all over the country and overseas to Asia, Europe and the Pacific, we trusted Jim and Donna to help keep our house in Carlsbad rented with reliable and respectful tenants for over 10 years. Naturally, when the time came to sell our beloved Carlsbad home to pursue a rural lifestyle in retirement out of California, we could think of no better team to represent us than Jim and Donna. They immediately went to work to update our house built in 2004 to current-day standards and trends — in 2 short months they transformed it into a literal modern-day masterpiece. We trusted their judgement implicitly and followed 100% of their recommended changes. When our house finally came on the market, there was a blizzard of serious interest, we had multiple offers by the third day and it sold in just 5 days after a frenzied bidding war for 20% above our asking price! The investment we made in upgrades recommended by Jim and Donna yielded a 4-fold return, in the process setting a new high water mark for a house sold in our community. In our view, there are no better real estate professionals in all of San Diego than Jim and Donna Klinge. Buying or selling, you must run and beg Jim and Donna Klinge to represent you! Our family will never forget Jim, Donna, and their whole team at Compass — we are forever grateful to them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WeI had the pleasure of working with Klinge Realty Group to sell our home in Carmel Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jim and Donna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, offering expert guidance on market conditions and pricing strategy, which resulted in a quick and successful sale. Communication was prompt and we were well-informed throughout the entire process. For anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate team, look no further! ---Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim Klinge of Klinge Realty Group have our highest possible recommendation. From Donna and Jim’s first visit to our house through closing their advice and counsel was candid and honest in all dealings. They kept us fully informed throughout the process. The house sold less than three days after listing with a two-week closing. My wife and I have sold several houses during our lives. This was by far the best experience. Klinge Reality is a premium service realtor. You can’t make a better choice for someone to sell your home fast and for top dollar.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless. So grateful that I had them on my side!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We first found Jim through his blog at bubbleinfo.com, which really showcased his knowledge of SoCal real estate. Since then we've done three transactions with Jim and Donna, and they are an incredible full service agency, with Jim's deep market insight and Donna's deft contract and project management. We trust them implicitly in their analysis and strategy, which is based on years of experience. They're always available and on top of things, and we strongly recommend them to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Good The Klinge Realty Group operates like a finely tuned machine, with a very personal touch. We contacted them on a Sunday and they were talking to us about our family and our needs on our living room couch the following day. They carefully listened to us and worked with us to identify the best and quickest path to listing within 2 weeks to take advantage of the low inventory conditions in our South Carlsbad neighborhood. They knew our tract specifically and had many previous sales there over the years - they came prepared with a thorough analysis of comparative sales and recommended a pricing strategy that they felt confident would yield offers the first weekend on the market. The Great Over the next two weeks Donna coordinated a range of vendors who she knew from experience could get the preparation to list work we needed done on time and with high quality. Our light tune-up involved excellent experiences with their stagers, landscapers, contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Throughout this period Donna's daily communication was clear, concise, and responsive. Any time we had questions Donna picked up the phone or texted immediately - but almost always, she answered our questions before we even knew we had them. The Outstanding We had a tricky situation with a shared fence that could have delayed our escrow. Donna used superb mediation skills to negotiate the terms of replacement and was personally on site with the fence contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. The fence looks great and escrow closed on time. The Truly Exceptional Our house came on the market on a Wednesday and between then and Monday morning Jim was personally at all three open houses. He was in constant communication explaining potential buyer reaction and strength. As he predicted offers began to come in on Saturday and each one was incrementally higher than the last. At the end we had 5 offers, 4 of which were over list, and the final accepted offer was $100,000 over list. In addition to being over list it included rent back terms that met our needs. The Recommendation For all of these reasons we would strongly recommend The Klinge Team to anyone wanting to sell in North County Coastal San Diego. I had been reading Jim's bubbleinfo.com blog for 15 years and knew when the time came to sell that he would be our first call. Jim Klinge is not your standard realtor. He is keenly aware of market conditions and sales strategies. And, works his tail off - though not as hard as Donna . At this point he's gone from realtor to friend and I plan to have him over to grill and chill at our new place to talk real estate, but also just about life and raising kids in San Diego. He's more interested in relationships than his sales numbers - and that's why his sales numbers are so high. We have already recommended the Klinge's to some close friends and another successful sale is on deck right around the corner...Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Jim and Donna from Klinge Realty Group to sell our house, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial meeting, they listened attentively to our needs and provided invaluable guidance on specific improvements to get our home market ready. Their responsiveness throughout the entire process was truly impressive. Anytime we had questions or concerns, they were quick to address them, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. What stood out the most was their team and extensive network of tradespeople, which made addressing any necessary repairs or updates seamless and stress-free. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our house sold quickly and at a great price. We highly recommend Jim and Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are a fantastic team who truly care about their clients and deliver exceptional results.Load more
$655,000
$679,500.
$540,000
$575K
$567,890
$675,000
$625,000.
$700,000
$627K
$595K
$647,500.
Just curious – what was the square footage of that back unit? It was TINY. Did it have a bathroom? It could be used as an office, maybe… but without a bathroom, it would be hard to have a family member out there. And even the downstairs bed/bath wasn’t very accessible if the elderly parent uses a walker or wheelchair. It looked pretty tight/hard to maneuver.
722K
Humm.. If it sells within a month, $685k…
$631k
OMG hardwood, granite!!
$587.500
$591,000
$697
643,750
$539,500.
$608,000
$589,750
710K
$735
JTR, the granny flat had to be built SANS permits. It looks like a death trap. I can’t imagine inspectors allowing this sale with the back place in the condition it is.
Cheers,
Pigpen
$615.5K
724,500.00
$661,000
$744,000.
669,000
$666,666
(I think it would have been worth more without the deathtrap back garage unit thing)
$659,900
In true The Price Is Right Style….$1
$1
$777,777
$677,777
The extra 7’s are for the dual swimming pools. Overall the interior looks alot better than I expected. Why would the bank turn down a mid-600s short sale then auction it for low 500s?
BTW Jim, I was in the area a couple of days after your original post, so I decided to drive by. Did you notice the ‘unique’ landscaping a few doors down at the corner of Buena Vista and Jefferson? I snapped a couple photos with my phone:
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That turret is not for fending off insurgents, but pirates!
>>>>>>>>>> $597,000 <<<<<
$699,999
$709,000
$685K
I’ll hold my nose and say $619K.
$654,500.00
$570,000
$703,000.
618K
$649,900
$735,250
687K
$721,000.
I’d hit that with an FHA loan and 3.5% down, 2% of which I’d get kicked back from Redfin and another 1% of which I’d get from the homebuyer tax credit (soon to be doubled to $15k or 2%). Throw in some mortgage broker kickbacks and they’re actually paying me to take this house, and the taxpayer bears all the risk if the market doesn’t rebound and I decide to walk away.
Just kidding about the Redfin, Jim. You’re the man.
Damned if V.C. Varones isn’t right, so I’m gonna apply the screw job: $720K.
HAHAHAHAHA.
$620,000.
I like the house and if we were in the market right now, I’d at least tour it. Anything under $00K is a pretty good deal. Anything under $550K is an excellent deal.
-Erica
er, last post “$00K” should say “$600K” — Jim, while you’re installing spam filters, can you install the WP AJAX Edit Comments plugin as well? 😉
-Erica
I’ll go with the Redfin sale average $589,000
653
$612,500
That house has intrigued me for awhile. I think I saw it when it was listed for sale, last year? Or the year before? Anyway, it was very nicely decorated or “staged” and it looked like the owners maintained it. Did I miss the 3rd bedroom? master up, 1 down, where is the other?
$728,500
Oh great, Erica and dejams have me boxed into a $1K range. My chances of being that accurate are about as good as agreeing with Mozart.
637K
$750k.
Here’s to all the buyers with 2 mother in laws.
There are two bedrooms downstairs, and the ‘dining room’ looks like it was a third down originally, now opened up on two sides.
$599,000
Hate to admit it, but I actually like the pirate theme. Bet they’re fun neighbors! LOL! 😉
$671,000
$626,626
I pulled that offer as a short sale when I closed on another place – it was higher than I wanted to spend but the lowest number I thought the bank might take.
$680,000
$580,000
$595,631
$745.00
That house is hitting the market just in time for Halloween. I for one am frightened.
$619,863.47
$658,000
PS Slow to respond…traveling in New England right now watching fall colors
$723,000
$631,500. (I wanted 666 but was too slow)
799k
Stock market at 10,000 by weeks end and Jumbo’s at 6%…party on!
$646,900. It’s the average of all entries excluding the $1 comments and TJ who it is good to ignore in any case.
$602k, bob
$646,900. It’s the average of all entries excluding the $1 comments……..
Then it is great to know that my number is $57K below average. And as a side note, I saw this book in the back of Realtards car recently – The Flaw of Averages: Why We Underestimate Risk in the Face of Uncertainty. Well, that person can take the book and at put it where the sun doesn’t shine.
$655,000
I’m missing the letter ‘a’ before ‘Realtard’ in my previous post (no, it wasn’t in the back of an old Chevy or MBZ).
$685,000
$580,100
$652,500
617,500
Wazzup! Not that it’s worth it.
$618,520
$645,550
$639,000
698K
719500!
$605k
In the 7’s?!?! Are you f&*(ing kidding me?? Have you seen the neighborhood?
A correction to my bid. Ucodegen had already posted the price of $685K. (3 Kings, you also posted $685).
So I’ll change my bid to $686 instead.
A correction to my correction.
That’s $685K, not $685.
Jim, I might need you to proofread my contracts! 🙂
Third correction. $686K, not $685K.
Two huge cups of coffee will do that to you. 🙂
$2!
cewl, free lottery – nothing to lose here…
I´d guess it sold in the low 600 – lets pick a number noone had… 609.997 USD
I´d never have paid even 530k for the house btw.
But with people being afraid of inflation, dollar doom talk going around and tax credit as cherry on the cake – well, just grab it no matter where the price lies. The ocean view should have some value @ least…
$616,500
$689,000
” In the 7’s?!?! Are you f&*(ing kidding me?? Have you seen the neighborhood? ”
That’s what I’ve been saying about ALL California RE for years.
Franklin – yes, CA real estate is kinda coo-coo. HOWEVER, this house, as much as I adore it personally (bank almost took my short sale offer if you want to believe the listing broker), it just isn’t worth more than low 6’s, and that’s pushing it given the immediate neighborhood and vicinity to the freeway. The granny flat in the back is not permitted as such, either, so it can’t be considered official living space. I am VERY curious what the squalor parlor across the street is going to be in the near future since it recently changed hands… even with all the village redevelopment, this road is not here or there for an R1, which is what this is.
800k lol, the extra 200k is because of the love
Wow, this makes the 100th comment. Is that a record?
p.s.: People keep tightening the noose around my guess. Argh!!! I wanted a t-shirt! 🙂
$651,000 . Late to this match
I went 799k as a joke and now we have 800k! Its a virtual auction!
In this heated market you just never know who wants to live in the Olde Karlsbad barrio and at what price they will pay to be walking distance to Henessey’s tavern!
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its a record!
$580,000.
Could it be….
[raises pinky to mouth]
…one MILLION dollars?!?
/dr. evil
632,000
642,500
So, when do we find out who the winner is ?
$638,090!
Yippee, a Jtr video, a contest, and a record-breaking 106 comments so far! *Chuckle* I feel like I’ve won the real estate lottery already–even though I live nowhere near SD.
What would I do if I won? Add it to my 20% down payment to a 30-year fixed—that’s if I can find my house AND financing.
575,900
$660,000
625,500
all these number still seem CRAZY to me. but I guess that the world still is crazy. you look on zillow back 10 years on ANY house in socali and you see where the start price should be. then add 5 percent a year for 10 years to get the real honest fair value for any of these houses in socal. that means my lil townhouse bought exactly 10 years ago new in carlsbad at 150,000 would be selling for just under 250,000 today. the last one to sell (in 1 day) about a month ago sold for over 400,000. 400k-250k = the amount the market is STILL overpriced. and 5 percent a year is a very very generous appreciation rate (have all of you gotten 5 percent raises at your jobs each year for 10 years?) do you still HAVE your job??
if Jim is the realist I guess I am the ULTRA realist. 🙂
632,000
I will change that to 635,000 since 632K already taken
650,000