Karen Domnitz

Ramona Real Estate Association: Biggest regrets homeowners have when selling without an agent

April 29, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Studies have shown that selling a home yourself has come with a high percentage of regrets, nearly 90% in one of the studies. Nearly 50% of sellers say they made...

Ramona Real Estate Association: What to expect in the spring real estate market

March 4, 2025 at 11:57 a.m.

Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, here’s what you can expect in the coming months.

Ramona Real Estate Association: In election year, real estate market can be a wait-and-see game

July 3, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.

A real estate market in an election year with higher interest rates and low inventory? It's like navigating a busy intersection during rush hour -- lots going on, everyone trying...

The American Dream has evolved, but a place to call home is still part of it

April 9, 2024 at 8:07 p.m.

Once upon a time, in the bustling streets of colonial America, real estate sales were a far cry from the glossy brochures and virtual tours we're accustomed to today. The...

Ramona Real Estate Association: National Association of Realtors and buyer/broker agreement

March 5, 2024 at 10:03 p.m.

You have probably caught wind of the lawsuit involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). It's stirring up some talk in the real estate circles, and it's got both buyers...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Perks of selling or buying a home now vs. waiting

February 6, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.

Let's break it down. Right now is a bit of a sweet spot in the real estate dance. If you're thinking of selling, low inventory and high demand could work...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Thoughts on Ramona real estate for 2024

January 3, 2024 at 7:13 p.m.

What does 2024 appear to look like for the local real estate market? Southern California real estate continues to capture the attention of buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Ramona with...

Ramona Real Estate Association: ‘Twas the End of the Year in Ramona Real Estate

December 5, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.

'Twas the end of 2023, and all through R Town, not a property was stirring, not even a golf course condo. All listings were posted on the MLS with care,...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Interest rates are higher, rentals are at a

September 6, 2023 at 3:37 p.m.

The continued dilemma of buying or renting a home is compounded by fear of the higher interest rates. The high demand for rentals, which is leading to high rents, is...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Welcome to ‘R’ Town

August 16, 2023 at 3:45 p.m.

What brings new people to Ramona to purchase a home? There was a time when affordability was at the top of that list. But when COVID hit, a new reason...

Ramona Real Estate Association: The American Dream

July 4, 2023 at 3:06 p.m.

Freedom of religion seems to be the most talked about reason that people came to the American Colonies, but land ownership was another. Land equaled money, and groups or companies...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Shopping local helps the whole community

June 7, 2023 at 2:21 p.m.

Ramona Real Estate Association’s (RREA.org) Realtor and actively take part in Ramona life. Most live in Ramona and have a full stake in the outcomes of activities that...

Ramona Real Estate Association: The market is hot

May 3, 2023 at 4:43 p.m.

Hot! Hot! Hot! The real estate market is hot! There are only 33 homes on the market in Ramona. Rates are stabilizing, maybe trending down, which is predicted to bring...

Ramona Real Estate Association: The latest about accessory dwelling units

April 4, 2023 at 5:21 p.m.

Lots of questions are asked of Ramona Realtors concerning accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs. Here are a few highlights as well as information on where to obtain information...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Is your home ready for a successful sale?

March 7, 2023 at 5:21 p.m.

When you're ready to sell your home, doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help your home sell quicker and for a higher price.Curb AppealCapturing buyers’ attention starts at the...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Painting by numbers

February 7, 2023 at 5:10 p.m.

Paint allows us to show our true colors in our living spaces. It is the easiest of cosmetic changes we can make to our homes, inside or out. If you...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Real estate superstitions

January 10, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

As 2023 begins I find myself reflecting on the previous year and thinking about all the new things to come in the new year. Do you do that?I thought about...

Ramona Real Estate Association: To decorate or not is a good question

December 7, 2022 at 5:25 p.m.

Statistically, the housing market slows during the holidays, but the buyers who are there looking are usually very serious about finding their home.If your home is on the market for...

Ramona Real Estate Association: What happened to the hot housing market?

November 8, 2022 at 4:29 p.m.

Whether you are a seller or a buyer, you are probably looking at the current market and asking, what happened?Looking back even just a year ago, things look dramatically different....

Ramona Real Estate Association: Making the Move – Tips and tricks aren’t just for Halloween

October 4, 2022 at 4:17 p.m.

Are you getting ready to move? Here are some ideas to make it easier.Use the correct boxesEven if you are on a budget, make sure to purchase specialty boxes. Just...

Ramona Real Estate Association: How’s the market?

September 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The question heard most often lately is, ‘How’s the market?’ I find myself with an instant picture in my head of a pool. There are people in the pool and...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Summer housing sales

July 6, 2022 at 3:56 p.m.

Days are hot, but the housing market has cooled. While significant increases in new listings coming on the market, accompanied by slowing sales would normally be giving buyers some relief,...

Ramona Real Estate Association: To pool or not to pool? That is often a question

June 1, 2022 at 3:47 p.m.

Warming weather often makes thoughts of a sparkling pool play in our minds. Most people in Southern California probably have some memories of sitting poolside with friends, floating, cooling, playing...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Is the market slowing?

May 4, 2022 at 4:17 p.m.

The short answer is YES. Yes, interest rates are up. Some buyers are taking a break, whether it’s because higher interest rates have reduced their buying power or they are...

Ramona Real Estate Association: The importance of curb appeal

April 6, 2022 at 4:54 p.m.

The curb appeal of a property is the home's first impression to potential buyers. That is one of the reasons selling in the springtime in Southern California is beneficial. Southern...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Buying property in 2022

March 9, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.

The pandemic led to decreases in the inventory of available homes for buyers. This caused sellers to see a record number of offers on their homes, driving up the price...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Over 90 new changes to California real estate forms

February 9, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.

Hundreds of forms have been created for California real estate that work to address the needs that arise during a real estate transaction.The Residential Listing Agreement is typically the first...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Selling and buying smart homes

January 5, 2022 at 4:51 p.m.

Did you have a techno Christmas? It’s tough to resist all the new gadgets, most especially at this time of the year when catalogs, commercials, mailers and social media ads...

Real Estate: Wildfire risks raising home insurance costs in Ramona

December 29, 2020 at 4:39 p.m.

2020 will be most ed for COVID-19, but for many Californians 2020 will also bring memories of catastrophic fires. In just the past 10 years California has had the most...

It’s no fair!

June 24, 2020 at 4:13 p.m.

"It’s no fair!" This seems to be the mantra for 2020.As we move into July, we are seeing more of our businesses open, and we are eager for the go-ahead...

Ramona Real Estate Association: What do I do with my stuff?

June 10, 2020 at 3:51 p.m.

If you are moving and need to clean out stuff, what do you do with it during coronavirus?Stay-at-home orders have been fabulous for cleaning and organizing our homes. I don’t...

I need to sell/buy a home during COVID-19, now what?

April 9, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

The timing of our needs in life are not always convenient. Understanding this, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Residential and Commercial Real...

2019 Ramona real estate market in review

January 17, 2020 at 5:20 a.m.

At the end of every year or beginning of each New Year, you can find plenty of ‘The Year in Review.’ Real Estate is no exception. As we begin the...