Local R.E. Market Conditions
San Diego is a unique marketplace and should be followed closely in relation to the rest of California and the country.

From the San Diego Business Journal:
• Single-Family Homes Take Wide Lead in County Sales
• Economy Slowly Builds Steam, Stays Far From Boiling Point
• Building Activity Bounces Back
• Home Prices Rise in May
• S.D. Gains Status as America's Finest Solar City
• Bumping Along the Bottom, Region's Office Property Market Remains Soft
• Employment Catch-22: San Diego's Economy Needs Jobs to Grow Jobs
• Local Retail Real Estate Market Ranks Among The Nation's Best
• Industrial Real Estate Countywide a Mixed Bag
• Local Commercial Real Estate Market Among Least Distressed in U.S.
• Convention Networking Sparks Hope for Retail Growth
• County's Hotel Operators Must Take the Good News With the Bad
• Groundbreaking: Student Services Center at San Diego Mesa College
• Buyers on Shopping Spree for Retail Centers
• Firms Finding New Homes at Old Car Lots
• Righteous Acts

Local Developers Find Work Far From Home - Here is an article that demonstrates how San Diego real estate developers are coping in the present economy.

Local R.E. News from Union-Tribune - Roger Showley and other veteran reporters do an excellent job and we keep it organized at this location.

KPBS - San Diego Public Media often gives a fresh insight into our local R.E. conditions.

Housing Affordability: A Study of the Housing Market in San Diego County - This whitepaper represents important research conducted by the San Diego County Apartment Association. It is a study of our long-term local housing affordability. Due to the tremendous impact on the value of existing rental properties this information should be understood by every serious real estate investor.

Here's a couple of articles from the San Diego Business Journal that help pinpoint the current condition of local commercial real estate market: Office Market on the Mend as Demand Is Up Year-Over-Year - Investors Waiting To Find Bargains On Distressed Properties.

Local R.E. Data
There is a respected network of reporters, researchers and information gathering agencies in San Diego that takes away much of the guesswork for serious investors that want to become successful rental owners.

S.D County Home and Condo Sales - Look at Neighborhood Single Home and Condo Sales Data by month and year going back more than a decade.

USD Index of Leading Economic Indicators - The University of San Diego's Index of Leading Economic Indicators for San Diego can provide additional insight for serious real estate investors.

Local Neighborhood Resources
There are over 150 distinct neighborhoods throughout San Diego. Investors, rental owners and responsible renters have a natural appetite for neighborhood information. Many questions are best addressed by objective resources allowing each individual to draw their own conclusion.

Home prices by ZIP code as of May 2010.

Schools, Colleges and Libraries - This site is a valuable collection of data about programs, rankings and attendance at neighborhood schools, area colleges and libraries.

Neighborhood Profiles - This site contains nearly 100 pieces of data on every zip code in the U.S.

Local Crime Mapping - This site is a credible collection of reports including: cases, arrests, citations and some traffic-related incidences as provided by cooperating law enforcement agencies throughout S. D. County. There is the ability to pinpoint the geographic location of each incident.

ZIP Code Mapping - The most accurate ZIP code map available powered by Google.

Walk Score - This site is an effective attempt to promote walkable neighborhoods as a simple solution to climate change, stronger communities and personal health. Plug in an address and a score is generated based upon reasonable walking distances to shopping, restaurants, schools and public transit.

Grantor/Grantee Index - If you are considering a rental home, condo or apartment and are concerned whether it could be in foreclosure (40% of all local foreclosures have been rentals) look up to determine if a notice of default has been filed (first step toward foreclosure).

Network of Local Services for Rentals Owners
Many of our trusted resource that we use in our daily management have created valuable sites that introduce and inform before their services are required. Of course, we cannot guarantee someone else's work on properties we don't manage. We can however facilitate your due diligence beforehand.

Kimball, Tirey and St. John - Headquartered locally and is one of California's largest and most accredited landlord- tenant law firms. They have provided us with competent legal backup for our property management operations for more than two decades. This site contains valuable industry educational resources that we utilize in our own staff training.

American Red Cross - We are one of the most experienced housing providers in San Diego. The local Red Cross has provided unique resources that have assisted us to protect our clients' rental properties during disasters such as community and/or regional emergencies. Examples of our experiences include: major fire evacuations, earthquake scares, plane crashes, neighborhood flooding and wind damages.

Industry Library Resources
There are industry reports, white papers and research documents from accredited sources that can expand your knowledge and understanding.

An Upside to the Real Estate Downturn: Stronger Real Estate Firms - The USC RE Center is a valuable resource for serious investors in Southern California.

New Trulia Real Estate Index: Rent vs. Buy - America's Top 10 Cities to Buy vs. Rent and the Top 10 Cities to Rent vs Buy.

first tuesday - This is a valuable blog by one of California's leading real estate legal authorities.

Real Estate Economy Watch - This is a valuable blog providing insight and intelligence about the U.S. residential real estate market.

Marcus & Millichap - The Research Brief - Weekly publication providing timely analysis and commentary about investment real estate.