Open House – San Diego East County

Holiday Doldrums:

I wish I could offer a smörgåsbord of choices for your early Winter gustatory delight. Only two houses in all of East County are available for you to feast your eyes on.

653 La Presa Av. Spring Valley at Jamacha Blvd. 91977

Not the first open house for this address. What an odd picture–looks like a condo but claims to be single family detached. No special features, no AC, one car garage. Without a square foot figure it’s difficult to know whether it’s worth a visit on Sunday.

9185 Grossmont Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941

This house is on 0.61 acres and runs a surprisingly high $373/sq.ft. That gets you hardwood floors, central AC, an automatic gate and some security features. No pool. In April it sold for $560k. Redfin Savings: $16,780*

Before Open Houses fade into nostalgia we should be proactive. Be sensitive to the time and dedication of the sales agent hosting the event. It can be a lonely or a hectic time for them and they need all the support you can offer. Go ahead and buy the house to show your appreciation.

[data from generally reliable sources, please comment on any errors!]