Welcome! Ready to make some memories in a new home, or looking for the perfect buyer for yours? Being San Diego born and raised, no one knows this community better! When we work together, you get a mix of marketing maven, key problem solver, and concierge. You need a plumber, roofer or a restaurant recommendation? I know the professionals.
I’m a San Diego State University graduate and very connected to the community. I’m fortunate to have had a 25+ year career in marketing and community relations before enjoying this thriving, fun real estate business. My entrepreneurial spirit runs wild, and I’m relentless, so finding you the perfect home or handling all the details with the sale of your home, you can lean on me.
Thanks to my background in business and an impressive group of clients who are like family, I’m proud of my reputation for getting the job done and exceeding expectations. I’ll be in your corner every step of the way. I’m enthusiastic and committed to looking out for your best interest. Outside of real estate, I’m so grateful to share my home in East County with my husband and three sons, and time well spent with our amazing group of friends.
Not ready to buy or sell yet but eager to know more about the area or interested in what’s going on in the market? I’m available for any questions you have. Feel free to reach out anytime!
Warm regards,
Katie Larwa MEMBER, PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MEMBER, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MEMBER, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Sold In 2021 By Listing Agent, Katie Larwa
My family and I loved working with Katie. She was knowledgeable and personable and was there to help us with any questions we had day or night. She always kept communication with us and never had to worry how the buying process was going because she was so on top of it. Thank you so much for helping us get the perfect house for our family.
- Nicole WassonKatie is an outstanding agent. I recently sold my home with her and while this can be a very stressful process, I felt 100% confident with her from day one. She’s a great problem solver and listener and kept my best interest in focus throughout the sale. Best part, she marketed my home really well and we were able to sell it quickly. She really knows her stuff and I would recommend her to friends and family looking for a true professional.
-Francisco GonzalezThis is my formal thank you for your hard work, support and friendship during the sale of my home and purchase of my new home. I couldn’t have a better agent! Thank you so much! Thank you also for your patience and kindness.
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NORMAL
NORTH
OTAY
POINT
RAMONA
RANCHO
SAN
SANTEE
SPRING VALLEY
2626 6TH AVENUE #50
3 BR | 3 BA | 2,500 ESF
$2,095,000
MLS# 230000178
1362 CORONA VISTA
3 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,527 ESF
$1,589,000
MLS# PTP2206773
4359 CORRAL CANYON ROAD
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,513 ESF
$999,000 - $1,129,900
MLS# PTP2206225
BONITA
595 TRAILRIDGE DRIVE
5 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,766 ESF
$1,074,900
MLS# PTP2207033
1133 CARLOS CANYON DRIVE
5 BR | 5.5 BA | 4,116 ESF
$1,999,900 - $2,199,900
MLS# PTP2300086
1170 VIA ESCALANTE
5 BR | 3 BA | 2,871 ESF
$1,175,000
MLS# PTP2207393
756 DE LA TOBA ROAD
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,728 ESF
$1,110,000
MLS# PTP2300092
378 BAY LEAF DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,260 ESF
$825,000
MLS# PTP2300247
1244 DESCANSO CREEK PLACE
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,918 ESF
$770,000 - $825,000
MLS# PTP2300307
COLLEGE/ROLANDO
5336 HEWLETT DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,835 ESF
$1,049,000
MLS# 220030200
COLLEGE/ROLANDO
6305 MALCOLM DRIVE
2 BR | 1 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 1,140 ESF
$899,000
MLS# 230001430
CORONADO
247 B AVENUE
4 BR | 4 BA | 2,708 ESF
$3,000,000 - $3,400,000
MLS# PTP2204844
CORONADO
747 GUADALUPE AVENUE
4 BR | 3 BA | 1,897 ESF
$3,200,000
MLS# 220023887
9300 MAGGIO DRIVE
10 BR | 4 BA | 3,027 ESF
$2,195,000
MLS# PTP2207398
DOWNTOWN
888 W E STREET #3902
3 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,608 ESF
$4,850,000 - $5,350,000
MLS# PTP2206732
1331 WINDMILL ROAD
4 UNITS
$2,639,900
MLS# PTP2205773
1758 DEHESA ROAD
6 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,701 ESF
$1,899,000
MLS# PTP2207666
1098 GLENHILL ROAD
5 BR | 2 BA | 2,690 ESF
$1,230,000
MLS# PTP2300281
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,354 ESF | Listed at $1,999,000-$2,049,000
Welcome to Point Loma perfection. This luxury remodel will please the pickiest of palates and boasts so many unique details and options. Just wait until you see the amazing firstfloor primary retreat with a private outdoor lounge area. You will love the oversized walk-in closet and bath, sparing no expense with amenities. Enjoy a quiet night relaxing next to your private fireplace. This home has approved plans with the city for the conversion of the downstairs primary into a permitted ADU with private access and a kitchen. The designer kitchen offers an
oversized island and high-end appliances and fixtures, including a Wi-Fi refrigerator. The upstairs second primary bedroom has a newly added built-in storage system and convenient access to the new wrap-around deck. Laundry was re-homed for convenience to the second floor. There is plenty of parking and room for entertaining and potential RV parking as well. This home has incredible views of the coastal skyline and downtown skyscrapers. Come take a peek yourself and fall in love. Location is everything with this one-of-a-kind beauty!
1137 AVOCADO SUMMIT DRIVE
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,475 ESF
$999,000 - $1,100,000
MLS# PTP2300277
8560 E COUNTY DRIVE
4 BR | 3 BA | 1,940 ESF
$939,900
MLS# PTP2206300
910 BUCKEYE COURT
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,617 ESF
$799,000
MLS# 220013416
ENCANTO
6056 CERVANTES AVENUE
4 BR | 2 BA | 1,333 ESF
$745,000
MLS# PTP2207609
ENCANTO
1433 PARADISE HILLS ROAD
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,524 ESF
$719,000
MLS# 230001455
HILLCREST
4234 4TH AVENUE
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,104 ESF
$1,375,000
MLS# 230001584
714 SEACOAST DRIVE #115
2 BR | 2 BA | 1,211 ESF
$1,225,000
MLS# 230000965
JAMUL
15437 PALLUX STAR COURT
7 BR | 5 FULL & 3 HALF BA | 6,122 ESF
$4,995,000
MLS# 220023833
1402 W MUIRLANDS DRIVE
6 BR | 5 BA | 3,934 ESF
$9,995,000
MLS# 220029104
LAKESIDE
11331-33 POSTHILL ROAD
5 BR | 4.5 BA | 5,350 ESF
$1,499,000
MLS# 220027987
LAKESIDE
10240 CAMINITO RIO COURT
4 BR | 3 BA | 1,541 ESF
$750,000
MLS# PTP2300401
LOGAN HEIGHTS
4042 NATIONAL AVENUE
2 UNITS
$799,000
MLS# PTP2300191
10155 HERMOSA WAY
5 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,850 ESF
$1,999,999
MLS# PTP2206833
4330 ALTAMIRANO WAY
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,369 ESF
$1,795,000
MLS# 230001601
4321 POINT VIEW COURT
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,962 ESF
$899,900 - $949,900
MLS# 230001527
More than a century after the debut of its first luxury trains, the iconic Orient Express will expand into the cruise world with the debut of Orient Express Silensea. The very first Orient Express sailing ship and “the largest sailing ship in the world” will set sail in 2026 and push “the limits of the possible,” according to a press release recently unveiled by French hospitality group Accor and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leader in the construction of cruise ships.
Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor, promises the ship will “offer unparalleled service and spaces with refined designs, reminiscent of the golden age of legendary cruises” — not unlike the luxury trains for which the Orient Express name is best known. Part innovation in luxury and part innovation in yachting sustainability, the 220-meters-long Orient Express Silensea will boast three SolidSail rigs, a revolutionary 1500m2 unit sail propulsion system and a hybrid propulsion running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Laurent Castaing, Managing Director, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, calls it “the benchmark ship in environmental terms” and “a sailboats of the future.”
Inspired by the golden age of the French Riviera, Orient Express Silensea will recall the time when writers, artists, painters, sovereigns and movie stars discovered between MonteCarlo, Saint-Tropez, Cap d’Antibes, Cannes and its Croisette, a refinement tinged with carelessness and joie de vivre, calling for escape. The ship comes by its history honestly. In 1867, founder Georges Nagelmackers discovered his inspiration while boarding transatlantic ships from Europe to America. On these ships, he found luxurious suites for travel filled with sumptuous decor, the social life of the
restaurants and a unique atmosphere of the lounges, libraries and places for entertainment. This experience of luxury sea travel would later lead to the launch of his legendary train, the Orient Express, in 1833.
Bringing together the best French talents, the Orient Express Silensea will “celebrate the Art of Travel” thanks to the vision of architect Maxime d’Angeac, who designed the interior layout and the decorations, and the Nantes design agency, Stirling Design International, who designed the exterior lines. The vessel will have 54 suites measuring an average area of 70 square meters, including its monumental
Presidential Suite of 1,415 meters square meters (including 530 square meters of private terrace). Two swimming pools, two restaurants and a speakeasy bar “will add to the quintessence of luxury.” For entertainment, guests ill be invited into the Amphitheater-Cabaret and a private recording studio. Spa treatments, meditation sessions and stopovers for cultural discovery allow a complete escape from the mundane world.
Orient Express Silensea will sail using with a revolutionary “SolidSail” technological design: three rigid sails with a surface area of 1,500 meters each will be hoisted on a balestron rig, with 3 tilting masts culminating at more than 100 meters high, able to provide up to 100% propulsion in suitable weather conditions. For a more
environmentally friendly voyage at sea, a hybrid formula will combine wind power with a stateof-the-art engine running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will allow the use of green hydrogen once technologies accepted for an ocean-going passenger ship.
The Orient Express Silensea will join the hospitality brand’s first hotels, Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Dona giovanelli in Venice, which are anticipated to open in 2024. Another hotel project is also planned for Riyadh, followed by the launch of the Orient Express La Dolce Vita (a luxury train journey across Italy) and the return of the rails of the legendary Orient Express train, also in 2024.
More information is available at www.orient-express.com
39495 CALLE SAN CLEMENTE
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,084 ESF
$655,000
MLS# PTP2205300
4831-35 BRIGHTON AVENUE
3 UNITS
$2,695,000
MLS# 230000225
1701 OCEAN FRONT STREET
3 BR | 4.5 BA | 5,343 ESF
$5,900,000
MLS# 230001524
4386 MONACO STREET
3 BR + 2 OPT | 3.5 BA | 3,962 ESF
$3,900,000
MLS# 220026701
4801 ACADEMY STREET
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,520 ESF
$2,750,000
MLS# 230000898
2455 EVERGREEN STREET
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,354 ESF
$1,999,000 - $2,049,000
MLS# PTP2300056
POWAY
16801 CHAPARRAL WAY
5 BR | 6 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 6,150 ESF
$2,799,000 - $2,999,000
MLS# PTP2204800
POWAY
13475 CALLE COLINA
5 BR | 4 BA | 3,242 ESF
$1,600,000
MLS# 220029286
RANCHO BERNARDO
12119 VIEW POINTE ROW
4 BR | 3.5 BA | 4,464 ESF
$2,555,500
MLS# 230001519
SAN MARCOS
988 SAN PABLO DRIVE
2 BR | 2 BA | 1,790 ESF
$879,000
MLS# PTP2300322
45510 ZANDER COURT
7 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,121 ESF
$1,175,000
MLS# 220026822
UNIVERSITY CITY
2861 ARNOLDSON AVENUE
4 BR + 1 OPT | 4 BA | 2,676 ESF
$1,650,000
MLS# 220027437
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ALPINE
2638 W VICTORIA DRIVE
3 BR + 2 OPT | 3 BA | 2,112 ESF
$975,000
MLS# 220022976
CHINO
13557 MONTE VISTA AVENUE
3 BR | 1 BA | 1,035 ESF
$425,000
MLS# PTP2206296
BONITA
4095 BONITA ROAD #119
2 BR | 2 BA | 1,007 ESF
$445,000
MLS# PTP2300389
CHULA VISTA
2297 HUNTINGTON POINT ROAD #162
3 BR | 3.5 BA | 1,560 ESF
$689,000 - $709,000
MLS# 230000553
BOULEVARD
38536 OLD HIGHWAY #80
4 BR | 2 BA | 2,026 ESF
$455,000 - $475,000
MLS# PTP2207459
CHULA VISTA
1439 HILLTOP DRIVE
4 BR | 2 BA | 1,488 ESF
$640,000
MLS# PTP2300259
CHULA VISTA
2054 TANGO LOOP #4
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,384 ESF
$624,900
MLS# PTP2300198
CHULA VISTA
548 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD UNIT H
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,186 ESF
$527,000
MLS# PTP2206372
CHULA VISTA
1521 VICTORY LANE #3
3 BR | 3 BA | 1,331 ESF
$610,000 - $620,000
MLS# PTP2300193
CHULA VISTA
779 BROOKSTONE ROAD #103
2 BR | 2 BA | 956 ESF
$520,000
MLS# 230001528
CHULA VISTA
2362 CORTE MISTICO #37
3 BR | 3 BA | 1,285 ESF
$597,999
MLS# PTP2205089
CHULA VISTA
121 ORANGE AVENUE #78
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,404 ESF
$277,500
MLS# PTP2206975
CLAIREMONT
5455 CONRAD AVENUE
4 BR | 2 BA | 1,724 ESF
$995,000
MLS# 220026593
DEL
4870 1/2 OLD CLIFFS ROAD
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,422 ESF
$279,000
MLS# 230000964
CLAIREMONT
4060 HUERFANO AVENUE #130
1 BR | 1 BA | 613 ESF
$455,000
MLS# 230001465
DOWNTOWN
425 W BEECH STREET #715
2 BR | 2 BA | 914 ESF
$650,000 - $699,000
MLS# PTP2207828
1206 7TH STREET
3 BR | 3 BA | 1,565 ESF
$1,575,000 - $1,695,000
MLS# PTP2207558
2064 KETTNER BOULEVARD #38
1 BR | 1 BA | 625 ESF
$689,000
MLS# 230000714
1470 MARLINE AVENUE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,296 ESF
$795,000
MLS# 220026815
EL
589 N JOHNSON #247
2 BR | 2 BA | 896 ESF
$415,900 - $430,000
MLS# 230000154
661 WICHITA AVENUE
3 BR | 1 BA | 1,036 ESF
$595,000 - $625,000
MLS# PTP2300396
EL
999 SKYVIEW AVENUE
5 BR | 3 BA | 2,721 ESF
$489,000
MLS# PTP2207788
736 N MOLLISON AVENUE UNIT D
2 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,004 ESF
$450,000 - $500,000
MLS# PT23013871
ESCONDIDO
335 WINDYRIDGE GLEN
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,635 ESF
$650,000
MLS# NDP2300217
Source: https://www.mykcm.com/2023/01/17/thinktwice-before-waiting-for-3-mortgage-rates/
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans.
Today, the rate of inflation is starting to drop. And as a result, mortgage rates have dipped below last year’s peak. Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac , shares:
monthly mortgage payment. This means the lower mortgage rates expert forecast this year could be just what you need to reignite your homebuying goals.
That’s potentially great news if you’re a buyer aiming to jump back into the housing market. Any drop in mortgage rates helps boost your purchasing power by bringing down your expected
“While mortgage market activity has significantly shrunk over the last year, inflationary pressures are easing and should lead to lower mortgage rates in 2023.”
While this opens up a window of opportunity for you, remember: you shouldn’t expect rates to drop back down to record lows like we saw in 2021. Experts agree that’s not the range buyers should bank on. Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate , explains:
“I think we could be surprised at how much mortgage rates pull back this year. But we’re not going back to 3 percent anytime soon, because inflation is not going back to 2 percent anytime soon.”
It’s important to have a realistic vision for what you can expect this year, and that’s where the advice of expert real estate
advisors is critical. You may be surprised by the impact even a mild drop in mortgage rates has on your budget. If you’re ready to buy a home now, today’s market presents the opportunity to get a more affordable mortgage rate, find your dream home, and face less competition from other buyers.
The recent pullback in mortgage rates is great news – but if you’re ready to buy now, holding out for 3% is a mistake. Work with a local lender to learn how today’s rates impact your goals, and let’s connect to explore your options in our area.
1483 FERN AVENUE
2 UNITS
$689,900
MLS# PTP2300378
LINDA VISTA
3961 ARDMORE DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,618 ESF
$849,000
MLS# 220022566
LA JOLLA
8462 VIA SONOMA #41
2 BR | 1 BA | 832 ESF
$729,000 - $749,000
MLS# 220029131
LINDA VISTA
5596 CAMINITO JOSE
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,384 ESF
$749,000
MLS# 230000173
LEMON
2008 SHIRELY LANE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,164 ESF
$689,999
MLS# 220027545
LOGAN HEIGHTS
5060 PELUSA STREET
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,522 ESF
$650,000 - $695,000
MLS# PTP2206637
8075 CAMINITO DE PIZZA UNIT F
2 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,020 ESF
$525,000
MLS# 220029359
MT. HELIX
9638 PLIMPTON ROAD
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,208 ESF
$799,999
MLS# PTP2300271
MOUNT LAGUNA
561 EL CENTRO TRACT
1 BR | 1 BA | 790 ESF
$155,000
MLS# PTP2206757
NATIONAL CITY
801 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD #210
1 BR | 1 BA | 500 ESF
$295,000 - $325,000
MLS# PTP2207012
67115 RIBBONWOOD DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,341 ESF
$639,000 - $659,000
MLS# PTP2205724
3220 MADISON AVENUE
2 BR | 1 BA | 780 ESF
$799,900
MLS# 220029770
NORMAL HEIGHTS
4520 36TH STREET #1
1 BR | 1 BA | 588 ESF
$395,000
MLS# PTP2300397
OTAY MESA
3340 DEL SOL BOULEVARD #62
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,488 ESF
$169,000 - $189,000
MLS# PTP2207199
NORTH PARK
3524 36TH STREET
2 UNITS
$725,000
MLS# NDP2300452
OTAY MESA
3340 DEL SOL BOULEVARD #219
2 BR | 2 BA | 1,440 ESF
$149,999
MLS# PTP2300150
5422 SANTA ALICIA
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,334 ESF
$579,000 - $589,000
MLS# PTP2300177
OTAY MESA
2950 IRIS AVENUE
2 BR | 1 BA | 1,200 ESF
$95,000
MLS# PTP2204618
POINT LOMA
3050 RUE D’ORLEANS #385
1 BR | 1 BA | 547 ESF
$475,000
MLS# 230001278
RANCHO PENASQUITOS
13306 CAMINITO CIERA #189
1 BR | 1 BA | 572 ESF
$435,500
MLS# 230001048
POINT LOMA
1021 SCOTT STREET #233
STUDIO | 1 BA | 288 ESF
$399,000
MLS# 230000521
SAN YSIDRO
2830 TERRACE PINE DRIVE UNIT C
2 BR | 1 BA | 903 ESF
$435,000 - $439,000
MLS# PTP2300237
RAMONA
15253 MOONGLOW DRIVE
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,294 ESF
$699,000
MLS# PTP2300161
SANTEE
9627 CECILWOOD DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,274 ESF
$749,999
MLS# PTP2207773
