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Named best north county realtor for 2022

Grateful to be Named Best North County Realtor for 2022 by Modern Luxury Magazine. Thank you to my family, clients and team…could not have done this without you! Thank you for entrusting me with the Selling & Buying of Your Homes.

San Diego association of realtors recognition of excellence award

Award by SDAR and San Diego Union Tribune

Grateful to be Awarded with the Highest Level Award Recognized by SDAR. Thank you to my wonderful clients for entrusting me with your homes.

Ranked as America’s Best Real Estate Professionals – WSJ

Honored to be Ranked as Best Real Estate Professional for 2021 by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends. Ranked by Sales Volume as Top 1% of 1.4 million Real Estate Professionals.

Power Player for 2021 – Modern Luxury Magazine

I am honored to be featured in Modern Luxury Magazine as a Power Player for 2021. Read the full article in the June 2021 issue!

berkshire hathaway recognizes tim van damm as top agent

"I'm humbled to achieve Berkshire Hathaway's Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award. To all of my clients, thank you for entrusting me to help you sell or buy your homes. I am deeply honored and grateful to be a part of such an important decision in your lives. To everyone else, I look forward to working with all of you to help you achieve your home goals". Tim Van Damm is a Luxury Real Estate Specialist with extensive experience in the luxury real estate market and construction. He is ranked as top 1/2 of 1% worldwide in real estate by Berkshire Hathaway. He is specialized in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, The Crosby, and Santaluz.Call Tim for All of Your Real Estate Needs!(858) 663-0911 |...

how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country?

The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called that a troubling sign when it happened for the first time in history. Recently Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, answered that question when she said: “U.S. households own $41 trillion in owner-occupied real estate, just over $12 trillion in debt, and the remaining ~$29 trillion in equity. The national “LTV” in Q2 2022 was 29.5%, the lowest since 1983.” She continued on to say: “Homeowners had an average of $320,000 in...

With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been calling for rates to rise in their 2022 projections, and the forecast is now becoming a reality. Here’s a look at the projections from Freddie Mac for this year: Q1 2022: 3.4%Q2 2022: 3.5%Q3 2022: 3.6%Q4 2022: 3.7% As the numbers show, this jump in rates is in line with the expectations from Freddie Mac. And what they also indicate is that mortgage rates are projected to continue climbing throughout the...

If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year. As we wrap up the fall season and move into the winter months, here’s a look at what several industry leaders have to say about the continued momentum in the current market, and what it means as we head into the early part of next year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (NAR) “This solid buying is a testament to demand still being relatively high, as it is occurring during a time when inventory is still markedly low. The notable gain in October assures that total...

MORTGAGE RATES ARE STILL EXPECTED TO KEEP RISING

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates above 3% really mean? Today’s Average Mortgage Rate Still Presents Buyers with a Great Opportunity Buyers don’t want mortgage rates to rise, as any upward movement increases your monthly mortgage payment. But it’s important to put today’s average mortgage rate into perspective. The graph below shows today’s rate in comparison to average rates over the last five years:As the graph shows, even though today’s rate is above 3%, it’s still incredibly competitive. But...