The Campbell Group

Shrinking For-Sale Inventory!

Top 10 Metro Areas with greatest drop in for-sale inventory! U.S. housing market trends tracked by Realtor.com show a trifecta of promise: a shrinking number of homes on the market, fresher inventory, and an increase in median list price. In 146 metros tracked by Realtor.com, the number of for-sale listings was down 21 percent in March compared to a year ago. All but two markets -- Philadelphia and Hartford, Conn. -- saw listing inventory decline, and 78 markets registered declines of 20 percent or more. Nationwide, the median number of days a home had been on...Continue Reading...

Cauliflower & Carmelized Onion Tart

Easter Sunday Brunch in Rancho Bernardo!  My Favorite! Brunch has always been one of my favorite meals.  Not only to eat but to prepare.  I'm always trying new recipes and thought twice about making this one because of the cauliflower.  Not knowing if it would have a strong taste or not.  The rest is history!  It has now become a staple/tradition for a brunch anytime of the year!  This particular recipe came from Bon Appetit several years ago! The recipe calls for a store bought pie crust.  Of course, I always make a tart crust from scratch knowing that the store bought...Continue Reading...

Rancho Bernardo Turns 50!

Rancho Bernardo was one of the first totally planned communities with neighborhood community centers, built in the United States! Rancho Bernardo sets the standard for master planned communities and is nationally acclaimed for its aesthetic integrity and solid property values. Although not a city, Rancho Bernardo is a neighborhood within the City of San Diego – comprised of nearly 7,000 acres, 17,000 homes, and 45,000 residents. The community is ideally located, just 25 miles north of downtown San Diego with easy access to all major freeways, desert and mountain regions, and our spectacular coastal neighborhoods –...Continue Reading...

Mortgage Debt Forgiveness…10 things to know!

Over the past several years, millions of homeowners have had billions of dollars in mortgage debt forgiven, either through foreclosure, refinancing or short sales. It's important for real estate professionals and homeowners to understand that mortgage debt forgiveness has significant tax consequences. Here are 10 things the Internal Revenue Service says you should know about mortgage debt forgiveness: 1. Normally, when a lender forgives a debt -- that is, relieves the borrower from having to pay it back -- the amount of the debt is taxable income to...Continue Reading...

HAPPINESS!

12 Things Happy People Do Differently It's the New Year, 2012! I wanted to share this with you...12 very easy steps that should be an everyday practice for all of us! I know the 12 steps are on my calendar to review and practice everyday! I love being productive & positive...now I'm going to challenge you to practice the 12 steps below! Let's make them our "happiness habits"! “I’d always believed that a life of quality, enjoyment, and wisdom were my human birthright and would be automatically bestowed upon me as time passed. I never suspected that...Continue Reading...