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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Flower Fields Up Close I attended a CRS Networking Event with 25 other Southern California Realtors this past Thursday for a couple of hours at the Carlsbad Flower Fields.  It was fun to see my CRS friends as well as to meet other agents I didn’t know. There was time to talk with each other before taking a tour. After the group photo we split up into small groups to leisurely walk through the gardens, and of course take lots of photos.  While I have often driven by the Flower Fields on Armada Drive on the hill above to the east which offers great panoramic views of the flowers and the ocean, I haven’t seen the flowers and the venue itself up close for years.   It was a sunny day with a cool ocean breeze, although the marine layer moved in before the event was over so it was pre...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2024 Carlsbad Village Street Faire is May 5 One of our more popular arts and craft fairs returns to Carlsbad Village on Sunday May 5, 2024. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is reportedly the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US, other than its counter-part, the Carlsbad Village Faire in November. This is the 50th year for this fair! The Carlsbad Village Street Faire takes place from 8 am until 5 pm, so there is ample time to enjoy over 900 vendors and shop all you want. The Carlsbad Village Faire takes place in the heart of the Village, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Faire spills over onto side streets, too. (photo is from another art fair in the Village in the same area).  Given the number of vendor booths much of the public parking will not be available ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Our Monarch Caterpillar Nursery The nursery is doing well and so are the 10 Monarch Caterpillars, doing what caterpillars do. The Monarch Butterfly visited our back patio several weeks ago and spent quite a bit of time landing on the milkweed plants repeatedly. We didn't see any eggs left behind but that may simply have been our vision as Monarch eggs are supposedly quite small. A couple weeks ago my wife saw a couple of very small caterpillars on one of the milkweed plants and now there are 10 (there were a couple others but they didn't make it for long). They have grown pretty substantially which we hope will help at least some of them survive and move into the next phase (chrysalis), and not become a tasty meal for one of the many birds in our yard. I suspect the mortality rate for c...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Remember that silly movie of 1987 with the late John Candy and Steve Martin? Getting home for Thanksgiving is rarely that tough, and probably not as funny. But this has nothing to do with that, other than the title. However, planes, trains and automobiles are a big issue in my area, and a source of concern for Carlsbad buyers and sellers. Read: What is that Noise? I often get asked about the noise from the 5 freeway which runs through the beach communities of North County San Diego, including Carlsbad. Noise negatively impacts the value of the homes located nearby, and certainly affects the decisions of some buyers. The train is less of an issue. While folks living near the train in both Encinitas, Carlsbad and Cardiff (and there are multimillion dollar homes within eyeshot and earshot ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
If you are a fan of la cuisine Francaise, you will be thrilled to know about two eateries in Carlsbad Village. While Julia Child is no longer with us, fond memories of her French cooking remain, and whether you are more of a pastry and dessert fan, or prefer a charming French bistro doesn’t matter since Carlsbad Village has you covered for both. First, devotees of French patisseries will love The French Bakery and Café. Their almond croissants are to die for, and if you can find your way past the pastries and other goodies, you might enjoy a selection of Les Omelettes for your petit dejeuner, or drop in for lunch and choose one of many Les Sandwiches. Located just behind the Mikko Japanese Restaurant on Carlsbad Village Drive (south side) just west of the I-5 freeway, you can’t go wrong...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Here’s an update on the Carlsbad real estate market for April 2008 from the MLS (homes sold privately are not include in these data). Homes for sale – 531 detached, 254 attached (up 14% since January) 138 detached and 61 attached homes came on the market in April (7% less than in March) 230 detached and 163 attached homes sold in the last 6 months Absorption (inventory) is 14 months for detached (an increase of 3 months over March) and 9.3 months for attached homes (a decrease of 1 month since March) Average marketing time was 73 days for attached and 71 days for detached Median sales price for detached - $701,225, up 4% from March (but 7% lower than 1 year ago) Median sales price for attached - $453,250, up 7% from March (and 2% above the median from 1 year ago) Carlsbad home sales pri...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad buyers seeking condos near the beaches and close to Carlsbad Village may find the homes at Windsong Palms to be just to their liking. With a median price of around $453,000, versus $700,000 for detached homes, condos in Carlsbad provide a more affordable alternative for many buyers. And with the Carlsbad real estate market inventory, buyers can select from a wide range of homes in a variety of areas to appeal to their lifestyle and budget. Here’s a summary of many of the Carlsbad neighborhoods and subdivisions. Being near Carlsbad Village has a number of advantages. Certainly the beaches are a major draw for residents and visitors alike. And proximity to downtown Carlsbad shopping, restaurants galore, and the twice-weekly farmer’s market makes this area desirable for many. Tur...
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By Tj Stroben
(California Residential Consulting)
May 21, 2008   Rising Gas Prices and Summer time will surely encourage locals to get creative with their vacation plans. Well, the good news is, our hometown is America's finest city. The average daily temp is 70 degrees. Not counting May Grey and June Gloom we have plenty of sunshine to go around. Staying home and "vacationing" in your own city is the perfect solution if you don't want to leave your funds at the gas station or the airports. Revisit your hometown! Start planning this memorable event today.   Go to the Local Visitor's BureauTake it from me ! Before Real Estate I worked at the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor's Bureau. We were a very invaluable source of local information, brochures and often had coupons to attractions like Legoland and the Flower Fields. You would be surp...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad buyers and sellers – Wondering if your house will sell? Have you consulted your psychic today? If not, read on. Given today’s real estate market and the media maelstrom of bad news, Carlsbad buyers and sellers are understandably concerned about the market. Folks ask questions about the housing market for which there are no definitive answers. Lots of speculation, predictions, and cocktail talk, but no answers. We know real estate is cyclical, but there is no crystal ball (photo courtesy of bb_matt on Flickr), as we often say, although we might all like to have one to help us with issues and predicaments like these: Carlsbad buyers want to know how the housing market is doing. Are prices going to drop further? Is now the right time to buy? What will happen with prices in the fut...
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By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
I use Site Meter and Get Clicky to track search terms people use to miraculously land on one of my sites. Search terms like San Diego Real Estate, or Carlsbad Real Estate or Luxury Homes  on Google's revered Page One are logical and rewarding, but it's the odd stuff that snares fancy and fascination. I mean, what are the chances of ending up up on Google's Page One for something as cool as golf ball stats--all because of a tongue-in-cheek blog on California's Errant Golf Ball Disclosure (written at the urging of Kevin Boer and Pat Kitano). Cheez...I wonder how much that would be worth to Callaway, Titleist or some other golf ball manufacturer? (Now let's translate that placement into a $2 million golf course frontage buyer in La Costa. That would indeed be a long tail long shot). And th...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Mention the words Southern California and many think of our beautiful beaches and terrific weather. Some others things too, but we won’t get into that. Beach life in the Carlsbad area of Southern California IS something special. And with the massive coastline we have, you are hard pressed to not find a beach that you are particularly fond of, or a view that does not take your breath away. And being the beach lover that I am, I cannot imagine not living near one, and as a REALTOR the opportunity to help others find a Carlsbad home near the beach is a particular pleasure. The beaches and ocean provide a means of income for many – the coast guard, life guards, and many others who help to care and maintain them, and photographers and painters who revel in their beauty and capture it in vari...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Many buyers these days, if not all, are looking for a deal in this housing market. And why not? Some are seeking to buy a short sale, foreclosure or bank-owner property. Read: Buying a Short Sale Property as you consider this option Others are attracted by new home construction, such as La Costa Greens and La Costa Ridge…and may reap the benefits of builder incentives (upgrades, flooring and cabinetry packages, interest rate buy-downs) and willingness, in some cases, to consider offers, not just the asking price as in the past. And some folks are after a fixer – because it might yield a better price, and they can put their own personal touch to it. When buyers say they want to buy a fixer, there are some important things to consider. After all, the word FIXER can mean many different thi...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
One Ringie Dingie…Two Ringie Dingies… The decision has been made and the news is out. Carlsbad and other areas are losing the 760 area code and gaining a new one. The 760 area code covers a huge area, from the coast all the way to Anza Borrego in the desert, and is one of the 2 largest area codes in all of California. The North County area has become overloaded with phones, and thus a shortage of phone numbers, so a geographic split will occur in 6 months (from May 9); 6 months later the new area code will be mandatory. The new area code is 442. The North County towns with the new area code are: Carlsbad Oceanside Encinitas Escondido San Marcos Vista Borrego Fallbrook Julian Pauma Valley Pendelton Ramona Valley Center Warner Springs Hmmm, at least I have 6 months before I have to change...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad home buyers have lots of choices in homes for sale in today’s market. And those choices will vary depending on the criteria buyers have for their new homes and the communities they wish to live in. Of course many of these choices will be limited by the budget. Carlsbad has several master planned communities offering buyers an array of housing styles, sizes, prices and amenities. One of the amenities many buyers are seeking is a Private Residents’ Club. Private Residents’ Clubs provide a number of amenities to the residents of the community/association, and their guest when accompanied: Commonly buyers will find at least one swimming pool and wading pool, and often a spa or hot tub There is generally a kitchen that can be used for entertaining One or more meeting rooms that can ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
A fair number of Carlsbad buyers, and others in the general area, are seeking to buy a single story home. For some, this is a requirement, and others just have a preference. The reasons for this request vary. Some folks are experiencing health issues which make climbing stairs difficult, or they may be anticipating problems as they get older. Some buyers simply have a preference for a lifestyle on one level, perhaps because that is what they are accustomed to. Regardless of the reasons, adding the parameter to the home search that their new Carlsbad home be single story does limit the number of possibilities. This can become even more restrictive especially if buyers insist on a new home, particular views (ocean or golf course), or other parameters such as size or number of bedrooms th...
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By Mike and Dawn Lewis, The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA
(The Lewis Team at Keller Williams)
Carlsbad Real Estate 92011 Median Home Price Drops 127K from 2007 Peak In Carlsbad, Real Estate has not been immune to the housing crisis affecting virtually all of San Diego. Zip code 92011 in Carlsbad North County Coastal San Diego has taken a major dip in median home princes in early 2008. There were 44 homes that sold in January, February and March of 2008 with a median sold price of $742,500. This number is well off the 92011 Carlsbad median home price of $870,000 in 2007. In fact the early 2008 number is $127,500 less than the 2007 median home price. Out of the 44 Carlsbad homes sold the lowest was $360,000 on Bluewater Road was a bank owned foreclosure listed by Excel Properties. The highest priced sold Carlsbad home in 92011 was $1,800,000 on Aviara Drive listed by Prudential.Wh...
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Sold on buying or selling real estate in Carlsbad? Looking for La Costa Real Estate Listings and La Costa Home Values?   Ok, you caught me red handed. I am just writing this Carlsbad Real Estate update in La Costa to get you to click on my links so you can get what you want. Suppose you wanted to find  La Costa Greens Homes for sale or La Costa Valley Homes for sale, well, first thing you could do is go to http://www.realtor.com/ and not know exactly which part of La Costa you are looking in for sure, or you could go to my Carlsbad Real Estate sites where you can get all Carlsbad Homes for sale by each subdivision and neighborhood. You can also see all La Costa Real Estate broken down by neighborhoods including,: La Costa Homes For Sale in La Costa Valley, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Greens...
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By Mike and Dawn Lewis, The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA
(The Lewis Team at Keller Williams)
Carlsbad 92010 Real Estate Median Home Price Drops 110K from 2005 Peak The Median home price in Carlsbad zip code 92010 for the first quarter of 2008 is $550,000 from the sold homes in SANDICOR. This is $110,000 lower than the peak Carlsbad 92010 median home price of $660,000 in 2005. It is $94,500 less than the median price of 2007 - last year. This drop in median home price is equal to some of the hardest hit areas of San Diego for losing home values. In the first quarter of 2008 which includes January, February, and March and there were 14 homes that sold in that 3 month period. The lowest priced sold home was $275,000 on Don Lorenzo Drive and was a 55+ mobile/manufactured housing. The highest priced sold home was $835,000 on Terrace Place in Calavera Hills.The homes in escrow while ...
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By Mike and Dawn Lewis, The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA
(The Lewis Team at Keller Williams)
Carlsbad Homes 92009 Drop below 2006 Median Price in Early 2008 Homeowners in Carlsbad 92009 enjoyed a nice surge in 2007 median home prices. The median price of a home in Carlsbad in 2007 was $820,000 and in 2006 was $770,000 which was a nice jump of $50,000 in 1 year. Unfortunately this Carlsbad 92009 median home price gain has been reduced to below the 2006 median home price mark.  The median home price in Carlsbad 92009 for the first quarter of 2008 is $760,742 which is $59,258 lower than the 2007 median home price of last year. There were 49 homes that sold in the first 3 months of 2008 and the statistics were taken from SANDICOR. The lowest priced sold home in Carlsbad 92009 was $445,000 and was located on Paseo Del Vista and was a bank owned foreclosure in Carlsbad. The highest p...
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By Mike and Dawn Lewis, The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA
(The Lewis Team at Keller Williams)
Carlsbad Homes 92008 Take the Plunge Homes in many areas of North County Coastal San Diego have enjoyed stable median home prices while some parts of San Diego County have felt the pain of the housing crises. Now you can add Carlsbad to the list of the communities in San Diego feeling the pain of dropping home values. The recent median home price in 92008 Carlsbad for the first quarter of 2008 shows a sharp dip and is more than $85,000 less than the 2007 median home price. WOW! This is bad news for North County Coastal San Diego homeowners. The 2007 median home price in Carlsbad 92008 was $735,000 and the median home price for Carlsbad 92008 for quarter 1 is $649,950. The first quarter of 2008 includes January, February and March and in that 3 month period there were 26 homes that close...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Get it on your calendar NOW. It's THIS COMING SATURDAY! This Saturday, May 4, is the 34th Annual Carlsbad Village Street Faire, is the largest event of its kind in the nation. Not only to visitors have the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful seaside Carlsbad Village but they can “window shop” about 900 vendors and purchase just about anything one can imagine. Our charming downtown streets will be transformed into a mega-outdoor shopping mall - here's a partial list of what you can buy: jewelryhousehold productsantiquesholiday itemsa wide range of artwork and crafts There will be lots of refreshments, including a wine and beer garden sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carlsbad. You can also enjoy a pancake breakfast at the railroad depot sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Children will have lot...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
San Diego has a rich history and a variety of museums for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here are some of the more unique ones. Carlsbad is lucky to be the owner of one of these museums, and a rather interesting one at that. The Carlsbad Museum of Making Music is a fun place to visit whether or not you are a music buff. This interactive museum gives visitors a broad perspective on the history of music in the last century or so. Vintage instruments, musical scores, photographs, specialized exhibits (such as the ones currently showing on violins and on music by The Beatles). You an also enjoy their audio and video library and the music story. Hours are 10 – 5 from Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $3 - $5, or free for Museum members. The Museum of Making Music is located at 5790 Arm...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Buying a Carlsbad home these days is a huge expense and a major financial decision for most people. Is YOUR home purchase part of an overall financial plan or do you view it as an isolated decision? Or have you not even thought about having a long term financial plan for your future – perhaps college for kids, retirement, a second home.$ $ $ $ $ $ $ Understanding how your Carlsbad real estate purchase fits into an overall financial plan, and the events leading up to and surrounding the transaction, are significant issues to consider when looking at current and future financial stability and goals. For example: There likely is cash you are investing in a home versus in other investments; is there a trade off here?If you are taking cash out of the stock market or other investments are th...
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