[quote=deadzone]Regarding the lower pricing I am seeing in La Jolla, it is a combination of all cases. There are some short sales, some foreclosures, and in some cases long time residents (presumably way above water) who are finally waking up to reality that they have to lower their asking prices significantly if they want to sell.[/quote]
Why do these “way above water long time residents” in LJ have to lower their asking prices significantly if they wish to sell? Are there short-sale closings and foreclosures on their street? What’s keeping these longtime owners from withdrawing their current listing and waiting for a “better day?”
I maintain that the way above water sellers you speak of who feel they MUST reduce in order to sell MUST SELL NOW for a REASON during a time when nearby lower sold comps are affecting the value of their properties. Those nearby lower sold comps are lower for a REASON. What are those REASONS, deadzone??
If you knew these answers as well as what the likelihood was that this scenario would continue to “play out” in a “micro-area,” then you might be able to determine if now would be a good time to buy in that area.
