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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
New Homes for Sale at The Preserve in CarlsbadApril 4, 2018 Update Construction continues at the new planned community of The Preserve in northeast Carlsbad - Carlsbad home buyers have a fair number of options of new and resale homes for sale in Carlsbad, but homes are selling quickly. The first set of homes to be released at The Preserve back in 2017, Agave, is getting close to being sold out. Homes are now available in 2 new releases, Acacia and Blue Sage, with first move-in dates in late June/early July. The single family detached homes at Cypress will be released soon. ACACIA 48 2-story paired homes (twin homes) 2 floor plans of 1,934 SF and 2,011 SF of living space 3 bedrooms plus loft or an optional 4th bedroom 2.5 baths, and 2-car attached garage...
By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Update on The Preserve Community in Carlsbad April 2017 The new planned community of The Preserve is making progress again, after what seemed to be a slow period in construction likely due to all the rain. If you have an interest in the new construction in Carlsbad you might want to read about the 6 things buyers must know about buying new construction. You might be surprised how it can differ from buying a resale Carlsbad home, and there are important issues to be aware of. First, the update on the town homes in Agave, the only village in The Preserve where homes are available, and they appear to be selling well. The MLS is showing 6 homes for sale, priced from $502,990 to $559,990 with 1420 SF up to 1681 SF. It’s possible there are other homes available that are not posted in the M...
By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
New Homes at Agave at The Preserve in CarlsbadJanuary 2017 Update The new homes at Agave in The Preserve neighborhood in northeast Carlsbad are now ready. This community is located just south of the 78 freeway and west of College Boulevard. The 156-acre Preserve, originally called Quarry Creek, will offer 4 housing communities with 294 homes. Reportedly over 50% of the acreage dedicated to open space including hiking trails. AGAVE is the first community to be built, consisting of 88 2-story townhomes with 1420 SF to 1681 SF, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus a master bedroom terrace in 2 of the floor plans and private fenced yards. Homes will have 2-car attached garages in all 3 floor plans. The first move-in is anticipated around the end of March 2017 and homes are now selling. Homes at A...
By Mike and Dawn Lewis, The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA
(The Lewis Team at Keller Williams)
2017 California Home Affordability Homes in California were slightly more affordable in Q3 of 2016 compared with Q3 of 2015. Median price for a single family home in California - $515.940Minimum annual income needed to make a monthly payment of $2,510, including principal interest and taxes on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage at a 3.76% interest rate. - $100,29031% of California households could afford to purchase a median priced single family home in the 3rd quarter of 2016.29% of California households could afford to purchase a median priced single family home in the 3rd quarter of 2015.40% of homebuyers were able to purchase a median priced ($418,230) condo or townhome. We’ve found that many home buyers that can’t quite afford a single family home in the neighborhood of San Diego that ...
By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
New Homes at The Preserve in CarlsbadAugust 2016 Update Things continue to happen at The Preserve neighborhood in northeast Carlsbad, south of the 78 freeway and west of College Boulevard. The first construction is now visible at the far east end of the complex near the entrance off Marron Road. While the majority of homes for sale in Carlsbad are resales, there are several options for new homes to purchase, including the new homes at the Ridge at Robertson Ranch. The 156-acre Preserve was originally called Quarry Creek, and the 4 housing communities will offer 294 homes, with reportedly over 50% of the acreage dedicated to open space including hiking trails. AGAVE – the first community to be built, a village of 88 2-story townhomes with 1420 to 1681 SF, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus...
By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
New Homes for Sale at The Preserve Neighborhood in Carlsbad May 2016 Update Development continues at The Preserve neighborhood in northeast Carlsbad, south of the 78 freeway and west of College Boulevard. No houses yet, but they have a partial road in, a bridge and significant grading has been done. New Homes at The Preserve Formerly named Quarry Creek, this new Carlsbad neighborhood will feature 294 homes in 4 different communities on the 156 acre-site, with over 50% of the acreage reportedly dedicated to open space: 56 2 and 3-story single family homes up to 2473 SF48 attached (paired) 2-story homes up to 1973 SF102 2-story triplex homes up to 1852 SF88 s-story townhomes up to 1700 SF No pricing has been announced yet, and I’ve heard the first homes should be available in late 2016. ...