Kelly Swinney, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage CalDRE#01004487

11/07/2025

07/19/2024

As I was taking a walk around my neighborhood, I was called over by an elderly woman, Rebecca. She asked if I could sit down and visit for a few minutes as she was waiting for a ride to a PACE center for lunch. Knowing she has Alzheimer’s, I sat with her and we talked about the lovely tree across the street. She said it was so tall now because she took buckets of water to help it grow. While she can’t remember how many children she had, she did remember a large family. As the PACE ride came, the driver said he remembered his grandma when he was a little boy. Used to give him bologna sandwiches after school. He said he could probably make more money doing something else, but helping elderly folks was a blessing. I let him know that what he was doing was so needed and helpful. What I do know is that I am blessed when I take a few minutes to visit with people, no matter their various situations. Knowing that people care calms the spirit and gives a moment of peace in this life.

08/14/2023

New Laws Impact Housing and Rural Communities in San Diego

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08/09/2023

How to avoid capital gains tax on real estate
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When selling real estate, it is important to understand the potential tax burden as the IRS may be entitled to a share of your earnings. If you are selling your primary residence, you may be able to take advantage of the capital gains exclusion, allowing you to exclude some of your profits from taxa...

07/31/2023

California’s Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates

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07/30/2023

Housing Bill to Allow Multifamily Development on Commercially-Zoned Sites Now in Effect
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The Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 (SB 6, Caballero) went into effect on July 1, 2023. It allows developers to build qualifying multifamily projects without rezoning on sites currently zoned for commercial retail or parking use, as long as they comply with all local zoning code requirements. The p...

07/14/2023

San Diego: Discovering the Joys of Luxury Living

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07/04/2023

What you should know about Airbnbs and short-term rentals
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Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia founded Airbnb in 2007, and it has since grown to become a major player in the hospitality industry, worth more than Hilton and Wyndham combined. However, due to its rapid growth, various municipalities have imposed restrictions on short-term rentals in areas with a large...

06/25/2023

Short-term rental tax must be rejected
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Senate Bill 584, by state Sen. Monique Límon, seeks to impose a tax on short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.), in order to raise funds for low-income housing. However, this bill would end up deterring people from seeking short-term rentals and increase costs, while also mandating expensive labor-u...

06/17/2023

Comparing the Cost of Living in San Diego vs. San Francisco
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San Diego and San Francisco are similar in terms of housing costs, however San Francisco has a higher overall cost of living due to higher prices for food, transportation, and other goods and services.

06/08/2023

Late-Q1 Sales and Prices for Condo/Townhome in California

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05/31/2023

Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report
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