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Carlsbad Real Estate – Senior’s Housing (55+ Communities) Market Report April 2009
North County San Diego has a strong appeal for seniors as place to retire, given its weather, amenities (shopping, dining, tourist attractions, beaches) and reputation as a destination retirement area. I've had several calls and emails in the last week from senior buyers in other parts of the country who are planning, or considering, moving to Carlsbad or nearby communities. 
With great interest rates, a healthy inventory, and prices that are lower than they have been for several years, buying a home in a seniors' community can make a lot of sense for some buyers, provided they have decided that is the type of residential area they wish to live in. Choices vary, from manufactures homes to stick built (build on site), from detached to condo, and complexes vary in the amenities they offer, such as clubhouses, pools, spa and planned activities. Most senior communities are gated, but not all, thus if this is important it should be verified up front. 
 
There are a total of 360 homes in the 55+ (Seniors or age restricted) communities in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas and San Marcos. Here's an update on the housing market in our seniors' communities in Carlsbad: 
There are 43 ... more

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