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      <title>"Spring Is In The Air!" - San Diego Market Forecast 2020 Spring</title>
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         Spring is fast approaching, which in the San Diego County real estate community is also known as "Spring Fling!"  This is traditionally the time of year when more inventory hits the market, along with more buyers as well.  It's an exciting time of year to be sure!  Especially given our extended period of lowwwwww inventory, the Springtime offers the opportunity for more choice in the marketplace.  I'm sure you've been keeping up with the real estate headlines, and know that it is currently a SELLERS MARKET, with year-over-year median prices increasing 7.9%  And inventory is down 38.4% from this time last year!  So whether you are thinking about selling, or taking the exciting (and smart) plunge into home ownership or "trading up," now is the time to start planning.  I'd love to help out, so pick up the phone and call me at 619-933-3511, or email Cliffmetro@gmail.com and let's get started!  
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