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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
Contact Jim the Realtor!
- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
- klingerealty@gmail.com
CA DRE #01527365, CA DRE #00873197
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sold a home with Jim and Donna and from beginning to end they were consummate professionals. Their initial walk through the property resulted in a list of items to be repaired or updated. They supplied a list of vendors and job quotes to do the repairs and updates. We originally wanted to sell ‘as is’ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for ‘as is’ and options for doing a few updates/repairs to doing it all with the selling price for each option. We agreed to do all they suggested and we sold for the exact price they predicted. For every dollar spent we got back more than $2 back in the selling price. And they got that price in a rising interest rate environment! Donna and Jim are extremely detailed and guide you through ever aspect of the sale. There were no surprises thanks to their guidance. We couldn’t be more pleased with their representation. 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
Why make house payments when you can keep the cars and live rent free?
The vehicles are probably either leased or they are underwater too. No equity in those puppies.
What is going to happen to real estate prices when interest rates go to the moon when no one will loan us money?
Real HOT Market:
Monday, January 25, 2010
Existing Home Sales Experience Worse Monthly Plunge in 17 Years
Posted by TraderMark at 10:31 AM TweetThis
Similar to “Cash for Clunkers”, “Cash for Cul de Sacs” drew in first time buyers in a rush to get of what was perceived as the last taxpayer largesse to buy homes. Unfortunately, those people were not reading FMMF where they would have been able to see the prediction that Congress would continue to extend and expand said credit past the original deadline since we are a country addicted to free money. Bribing citizens to purchase things by layering on debt to our grandchildren is now the national ethos. Unfortunately, the populace somehow thought the tax program would actually go away…. and hence rushed to lock up homes in the fall.
Unfortunately, there was a giant sucking sound after everyone rushed in to October and November… and we now see the largest plunge in monthly sales in 40 years. But no worries – the market sold off for 3 minutes until Goldman Sachs reassured clients that the April 2010 deadline for the extensions of tax credit is just another temporary stop, and there will be more handouts “for the middle class” (wink wink) as we get closer to the spring housing market and cries from Washington (i.e. lobbyists from the home builder sector) about how a new extension is needed to keep the recovery rolling. And thus it will be.
More morphine please!
(keep in mind existing home sales are 90%+ of the market, hence this report is far more important than Wednesday’s new home sales)
Via AP
•Sales of previously occupied homes took the largest monthly drop in more than 40 years last month, plunging far deeper than expected after lawmakers gave buyers extended time to use a tax credit.
•The National Association of Realtors says sales fell 16.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million in December, from an unchanged pace of 6.54 million in November. Sales had been expected to fall by about 10 percent, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
•Buyers were no longer scrambling to qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time homeowners. It had been due to expire on Nov. 30, but Congress extended the deadline until April 30. (until the next extension of course)
•The share of homes sold to first-time buyers fell to 43 percent in December from 51 percent the prior month…. indicating the expected end of the tax credit played a role in the drop.
Hurry Hurry Hurry! Step Right UP!
indicating the expected end of the tax credit played a role in the drop
They extended the tax credit two weeks before it was due to expire – by then buyers had already committed to buying the deals they had in escrow, and had signed off all contingencies.
If there was a surge in sales, then it happened in November. I think we can call the 16.7% drop the effect from the tax credit nationally, with very little benefit happening in the Carlsbad-to-La Jolla region.
You also didn’t mention that Y-O-Y sales were up 15%.
I’m all for transparency, and would like to direct folks to http://www.calculatedriskblog.com for full details on all economic news.
Not hot market.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Home-sales-rose-in-09-as-apf-617614634.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=1&asset=&ccode=
Years and years ago I worked in the car insurance business. A client came in to insure his new Porsche… the agent gave him a hard time about spending $40k (this was circa 1980) on a car. The agent thought he should have bought a house or condo. The client pointed out that he could always sleep in his car, but he couldn’t drive a house.
Maybe those folks with the fancy cars in the driveway are planning on living in their cars when they finally get the boot.
What is going to happen to real estate prices when interest rates go to the moon when no one will loan us money?
That’s what we have the Fed for. If the Fed just prints enough to buy all Treasury debt (and all the mortgages), then we don’t have to borrow from anybody.
See? It’s easy!
Wow, are SD buyers optimistic…
Jim, where are these big down payments coming from? Previous RE equity, stock options?
I’m guessing it’s not income / salaries
“…he could always sleep in his car, but he couldn’t drive a house.”
How about a motorhome? 🙂
Something tells me that won’t be much of a joke at the rate the foreclosures are going. But hey, at least it’s a proper roof and wheels all in one package. Whole families have lived for years in those things.
What’s the going rate for a used VW Bus?
I’m about as bearish as they come, but IMHO, the drop in sales could easily be related to the absolute lack of decent inventory. We couldn’t buy something right now if we wanted to…there is NO inventory.
Before somebody says that it’s because we live in San Diego and “everybody wants to live here,” just know that this pattern is being seen all across the country and the globe. That means that the lack of inventory/strong sales are probably due to something other than fundamental factors.
Still, it’s a strong seller’s market right now.
Geez, Jim, don’t you ever just kick back on a Sunday and watch a game?
What beach was that at the end?