San Diego real estate unaffordable for many

By Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 21, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

Guest host Maureen Cavanaugh talks with a local real estate expert about the latest trends, what we can expect from the market in coming years, and the biggest mistake new home-buyers make in purcha

It’s no secret that home prices in California are much higher today than they were ten years ago, especially in San Diego. Those who entered the market early are now reaping the rewards, while others who didn’t are debating whether homeownership in San Diego is even possible.

Host Maureen Cavanaugh talks with a local real estate expert about the latest trends, what we can expect from the market in coming years, and the biggest mistake new home-buyers make in purchasing property.

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Guest:

Dan Holbrook, president of At|vantage Realty and host of “Real Money Real Estate” on KCEO AM 1000 .

Maureen Cavanaugh

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Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice for KPBS listeners for more than 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities including announcer, host, and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes. But of all the interviews Maureen has conducted, her most special was with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. Maureen has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news. She has also received a "Best of Show" and “Best Radio Newscast” awards from the San Diego Press Club and the "Flo" Award from Public Radio Program Directors Association for Best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after more than 20 years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.

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