Given our turbulent real estate market, a question lingers on the minds of many San Diegan investors: "How can I invest my money and still make a healthy return?" Investors often pose this question to me after having been misinformed by someone attempting to provide sound investment advice. As a result, I have been able to identify several distinct real estate myths developed over time, which provide the foundation for investors to make less-than-sound investment decisions. . .

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There are several major factors affecting the San Diego real estate market. As inventory increases, prices usually drop. Detached homes throughout San Diego county went up about 30% during Q1 2007. As the number of sales decrease, prices usually decrease. . .

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In general, interest rates on home loans have been increasing at a fast and steady clip over the last month. Over the last month, the 30 year fixed rate mortgage has gone up as much as a half percent. It has been a few years since we have seen such a steep increase in interest rates in a one month period. When interest rates rise, it lessens the buying power of potential buyers. . .

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My husband and I recently bought an investment property in Big Bear. I was on the internet for about 2 weeks researching the market, looking at broker sites, searching the MLS. We finally found an agent who seemed diligent, anxious and knowledgeable but that did not stop me from being what I call my own worst buyer.

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