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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Village Holiday Window Decorating Contest Holiday events are in full swing in Carlsbad and it’s time once again for the Carlsbad Village Window Display Contest. Carlsbad residents will certainly recall the Holiday Window Display contest in Carlsbad Village from previous years. The Contest is sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association and there are always some fabulous displays.  I’m not sure if ALL retailers participate but there is certainly a high percentage who do. Public voting online is on-going now through December 16th for the “People’s Choice Award.” The online ballot is on the Carlsbad Village Association website. A panel of judges will select the “Best Holiday Window for 2024,” and a group from the Carlsbad Boy’s and Girl’s Club will pick the “Kids Favorite Award” ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
I have mentioned a number of times about how dedicated Carlsbad is to the arts. Carlsbad IS a town that is fond of the artworld, and there are plenty of venues and activities during the year that illustrate this attitude.Art Splash, in September, is one such outdoor activity. And Carlsbad's Cannon Art Gallery has become well known for its art exhibits each year as well as the annual Plein Air Brunch fundraiser.The current art exhibit at the Cannon Art Gallery, curated by Director Karen McGuire, is another fine example of the dedication to bringing a range of art to the residents of Carlsbad. This invitational show features David Adey, Gerrit Greve (who also spoke at the Plein Air Brunch fundraiser and donated a wonderful piece to the silent auction), Lee Puffer, and Jen Trute. The talen...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
This is about a general contractor in Carlsbad. But it's not what you are probably thinking.(that's not his work, just a pic courtesy of JAGwired on Flickr)Many of us have had either personal experience with general contractors or other professionals in the trades that make us snarl, wring our hands, utter profanities, and otherwise engage in behavior atypical of our normal selves.  We tend to expect it so often because of past experience. And in our business we likely know at least one seller or buyer who has suffered the same trials and tribulations with a contractor where things have gone awry, the guy (there are a few women out there but no experience at my end) doesn't show, the work takes forever, prices escalate, the quality suffers, and so on.I want to tell you about Ed.Ed is a ...
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Eliot Rachman, GRI | Century 21 Award Carlsbad | 760-828-4474 Paseo Del Vista, Carlsbad, CA Delightful 3 bed 2.5 bath home has desireable loft/den addition with bonus sleeping room. Whole house Remodel, new roof 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $579,900 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage 2,127 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $72 per month DESCRIPTION Fully remodled, upgraded and improved home priced BELOW MARKET for quick sale. Turnkey, vacant move-in condition sits on a quite cul-de-sac loop. Sellers have painstakingly replaced the exterior siding from the original masonite to Cement board. All new copper plumbing, New Roof. New bathroom tile throughout, new laminate flooring, Handsome remodled kithchen. Ingeni...
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Eliot Rachman, GRI | Century 21 Award Carlsbad | 760-828-4474 823 Kalpati #102, Carlsbad, CA Ocean Pointe Ground floor 1 level flat luxury condo. Lagoon and Ocean views. Whirlpool tub, Upgraded Italian porcelain 2 Bdrm Condo offered at $624,900 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,506 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $414 per month DESCRIPTION Turnkey exeutive condo, move in condition. High celings, cozy fireplace in living room. Deluxe mirrored closets and ceiling fan in master. High counter tops in bathroom. Unique enclosed permitted second patio is the only one in the complex, adds extra living space (not recorded in sq.ft). Parking and storage is just steps to the elevator and front entrance. Secure and monitored underground...
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By Eliot Rachman, GRI
(Century 21 Award)
I have been out looking at homes these past few weeks. My buyers are amazed at the deals out there right now. Combined with the recent drops in interest rates, you can actually get some tremendous deals. Many pencil out as break even or small profit rentals, with only upside growth potential. The high end luxury market is our fastest moving segment. The wealthy are swooping in paying cash for multi-million dollar homes in some of the most exclusive locations. Vacant land in the area is also priced below market. Many can see a lucrative investment realized  with building a spec house. Drop me a line to say hi and get more information. www.eHomesell.com
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The summary statistics for Carlsbad for October 2007 from the MLS are below (please note that this information does not include private sales or homes sold through builders that are not in the MLS).Homes for sale - 493 detached, 274 attached (down 9% for detached and 5% for attached from September)130 detached and 69 attached homes came on the market in October463 detached and 215 attached homes have sold in the last 6 monthsAbsorption (inventory) is 6.4 months for detached (slight increase from September) and 7.6 months for attached homes (1 month more than in September)Average marketing time was 62 days for attached and 66 days for detachedMedian sales price for detached - $766,125, down 2% from SeptemberMedian sales price for attached - $443,000, down 1% from SeptemberCarlsbad Homes ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Many San Diego County residents had their homes either damaged or destroyed by recent fires and are now starting the road to recovery. Lots of services are available to assist folks get back on their feet.A local company in the Carlsbad area is helping in a couple of ways!Green Planet Solutions is an industrial and engineering consulting company based in Oceanside focusing on hazardous waste. They also offer programs to schools to teach about proper recycling, information on how to properly recycle hazardous products, and other services.Green Planet Solutionsis helping the environment by collecting our e-waste so it won't end up in the landfill: computers, monitors, TVs, toys that are electrical in nature, DVD players, VCRs, car batteries, microwaves and much more (note - they do not ac...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Buyers seeking a new Carlsbad home near the beach may be interested in the Tamarack Beach Lofts, currently under construction on Tamarack Avenue, about ½ mile from the Carlsbad beaches.These contemporary lofts with lots of glass offer unique architectural styling and sophisticated living quarters with ocean views in this coastal town with an eye for modern loft living, yet in a seaside residential area close to Tamarack Surf Beach (walking distance).Tamarack Beach LoftsResidents can enjoy the beautiful beaches nearby for surfing, sunbathing, dining al fresco or simply taking a walk, or head into Carlsbad Village for dinner and shopping. The Tamarack Beach Loftsare also fairly close to the 5 freeway providing easy access to downtown San Diego or Los Angeles. There are also two train stat...
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By Rick Romano
(1-800-GOT-JUNK?)
1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides junk removal to Carlsbad and the rest of Northern San Diego County.  The most common question I get is "How does your pricing work?"  We believe in providing up-front rates with no hidden fees and making it as simple as possible for people. The rates we provide are your final price:  there are no additional fees for labor, dumping, recycling taxes, climbing stairs, etc.  As San Diego's full service junk removal company, we do all the work.  It doesn't matter if the junk is in the backyard, up stairs, or on the 25th floor of your office building.  Our friendly, uniformed drivers go get it no matter where it is and you won't pay anything additional.   Our rates are based on the volume your junk takes up in our truck, measured by 1/8s and 1/6ths (for example we hav...
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By Rick Romano
(1-800-GOT-JUNK?)
1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides junk removal to Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar and the rest of Northern San Diego County. We are a full service junk removal and hauling firm and we'll remove almost anything - from old furniture and appliances to garden waste and renovation debris. Plus, we do all the loading and cleanup, wherever the items are - you don't even need to get it to the curbWhat Do We Do?We remove the things you don't need. That means we take away almost anything - from old furniture, appliances and electronics to yard waste and renovation debris. You just point to what you want removed. We will then review our price list with you and give you a clear estimate on your job. We do all the loading and cleanup, wherever the items are located. Also, we make every effort to recycle or dona...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad home buyers have another new option located near the lagoon and the ocean, and a hop, skip and jump from Carlsbad Village. Located about 35 miles north of San Diego, Carlsbad is a growing community of about 95,000 offering a wide array of educational opportunities, amenities (restaurants, shopping), outdoor activities, terrific weather and beautiful beaches. The Bluffs is a new complex of 68 townhouse-style homes located near Tamarack Avenue and within walking distance of the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon. Phases 1 and 2 have already been sold and occupied, and Phase 3 is now being offered for sale. Two different plans are offered at The Bluffs in this release, with 3 bedrooms (optional 4th in some units), 2 and ½ baths and 1842 SF or 2112 SF on 3 floors. Prices range from $649,900 to ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
It's coming to you live in just 1 week! It's the Carlsbad Village Faire, the largest outdoor street fair in the country, and it's being held next Sunday, November 4, 2007 on the streets in downtown Carlsbad Village from 8 AM until 4 PM., and centered around Grand Avenue. (photo at left from Carlsbad Village Faire page on Chamber of Commerce website) This is an amazing event, and just one of many outdoor events that Carlsbad offers (I previously wrote about ArtSplash). There will be over 900 exhibitors, which is mind-boggling in itself. Lots of arts and crafts, a pancake breakfast, games and rides, a beer garden, and so much more. Even if you don't buy anything, the array of shopping opportunities is astounding - household goods, jewelry, artwork in just about every form and style imagin...
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By Dusty Brazil- San Marcos CA Realtor San Marcos Bank Owned Homes Buyers Agent
(San Marcos Real Estate, Short Sales & Bank Owned Homes)
  Rancho Carrillo Real Estate, Rancho Carrillo Homes for sale, Carlsbad Ca, Carlsbad Neighborhoods, 92009, 92008                                      Check out my Carlsbad site www.CarlsbadNeighborhoods.com 1 • 2 • 3 Listings 1 - 10 of 26, matching Search Results for CARLSBAD, CA (RANCHO CARRILLO), sorted by city in descending order, then price in descending order. CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$1,295,000Residential PropertyMLS ID: 0710812715 Bedrooms - 6 Full Bathrooms4843 Sq. Ft.  CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$1,250,000Residential PropertyMLS ID: 0710784275 Bedrooms - 5 Full Bathrooms - 1 Half Bathroom3906 Sq. Ft.  CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$1,150,000Residential PropertyMLS ID: 0710784634 Bedrooms - 3 Full Bathrooms - 1 Half Bathroom3228 Sq. Ft.  CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$1,095,000Residential Prope...
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By Dusty Brazil- San Marcos CA Realtor San Marcos Bank Owned Homes Buyers Agent
(San Marcos Real Estate, Short Sales & Bank Owned Homes)
La Costa Real Estate, Carlsbad Homes for sale, Neighborhoods in Carlsbad CA, La Costa Golf Course PropertiesCheck out http://www.carlsbadneighborhoods.com/ or http://www.lacosta-realestate-homes.com/                                 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10   Listings 1 - 10 of 168, matching Search Results for CARLSBAD, CA (LA COSTA), sorted by city in descending order, then price in descending order. CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$3,300,000Residential PropertyMLS ID: 0710599766 Bedrooms - 7 Full Bathrooms8216 Sq. Ft. - 1.19 Acres  CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$2,595,000New ConstructionMLS ID: 0710305934 Bedrooms - 4 Full Bathrooms - 1 Half Bathroom4437 Sq. Ft. - 1 Acre  CARLSBAD, CAProperty ID:$2,595,000Residential PropertyMLS ID: 0710807994 Bedrooms - 4 Full Bathrooms - 1 Half Bathr...
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By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
I live in San Diego County and my home has not been consumed by fire.For that I am grateful.But we also live in a home that is covered by a powdery coating of ash. Our youngest son, as he sweeps the patio, wonders about the origin of the ashes. Did they come from a tree? From someone's house? From a burned animal? I ask him to stop--and think of other possibilities. What about toxic chemicals? Asbestos? Plastic toxins? And a host of other poisons.I run inside and pull out one of the masks I retrieved from Scripps Encinitas Hospital, where my Dad is currently hospitalized.The toxins from the ash warrant the following precautions: Don't use a blower to disperse the ash. You will only further pollute the air and your lungs.Wear gloves, long sleeves and masks. The skin absorbs and so do lun...
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By Hayden Gerson
(HPM Financial LLC)
In the last year over 100 mortgage lenders have gone out of business due to the "mortgage meltdown" as most of you might now it is getting much more difficult to qualify for mortgages in Carlsbad. The reason it is difficult to qualify for your Carlsbad mortgage is because guidelines have changed drastically. Even reverse mortgages in Carlsbad are getting harder to qualify for, leaving many looking for a honest mortgage company in Carlsbad.Since many mortgage brokers in Carlsbad are going out of business, and others are not able to get you qualified, you need to call a reputable company to help you with your home mortgage in Carlsbad. We here at America One Mortgage Group are a national company headquartered out of Encinitas California. We have offices in many states and fund millions of...
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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 Market Conditions - Fastest Home Search in San Diego with best maps FREE!  Your Carlsbad Real Estate Experts Includes Zip Codes 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011 Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California Real Estate UpdateFor the month of September Carlsbad had only 53 homes close escrow with a current inventory of 547 homes available for sale. There are currently 83 Carlsbad homes in escrow. September 2007 showed us that Carlsbad had an average sales price of $879,373 although the average marketed price was $931,195. Closed homes showed us that $2,700,000 was the More at San Diego Real Estate Blog Condos for Sale in Carlsbad California Real Estate UpdateCondos in Carlsbad for the Month of September have there being only 32 condos sold and there are currently 287 condos in Car...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad is once again demonstrating a commitment to its SmartGrowth plan and to New Urbanism, with a new condo complex focusing on a blend of work, living, convenient transportation (no car needed) and mixed use space - a walkable transit village which is fast becoming a popular form of California real estate in Carlsbad and elsewhere along the coast. Buyers of Carlsbad homes will have a new and exciting option available to them within the next year. Bluwater Crossing Condos are being built very close to the ocean and just ¾ mile north of Poinsettia on Avenida Encinas. The concept here is work-live homes, where residents can select from one of 66 town homes and 12 affordable units (provided they meet the income guidelines) in 13 buildings. But the real appeal is that this complex is l...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Everyone knows that the market has become flooded with short sale properties and bank owned properties. Some states, and markets, are suffering more than others. Buyers are looking for deals, because of the large inventories that exist in many areas. Having been at the mercy of escalating prices and bidding wars in the past in the sellers market, now many buyers are staking their claim and holding out for the best deals they can find. As said in a previous post, the battle cry of buyers is "I want a deal."For some buyers, buying a short sale or a foreclosure IS the way to get a deal. That may or may not be true. Regardless of the truth of these listings being a deal or not, you can find them in most communities. They are NOT just the least expensive homes, or only in certain areas, alth...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market have a variety of options regarding their housing. They can choose to buy either one of the hundreds of resales or new construction. And within the resale category particularly, one can choose between attached and detached homes, condos or single family residences, and single level or multistory. And there are some larger mid-rise building around that offers condo as well.Buying new construction in this area seems to be popular, and some do this every few years (perhaps that may sift a bit with the correcting market). Home builders here offer a broad range of style and options, as well as a selection of upgrades in new homes.Flooring is one of the most expensive options that buyers need to consider, unless they decide to let the builder just inc...
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