california: Can You Do It Hands-Free? You'd Better, If You are in California - 04/17/08 06:56 PM
We are, of course, speaking about cell phone usage.
But can you do it hands-free? You’d better if you are in California.
It seems as if just about everyone in a car here in California has a cell phone and is on it while driving down the road. You pretty … (26 comments)
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california: Only In California - 02/23/08 10:31 PM
I shouldn’t make an assumption, but this sign, for me at least, screams CALIFORNIA.
I mean, where else would you find something like this? We DO have a bit of a reputation, you know.
I have passed by this sign in San Marcos several times as I have been out … (21 comments)
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california: Relocation is NOT for Dummies (Part 5) - 01/07/08 10:47 PM
We are nearing the end of this series on Relocation is NOT for Dummies. I hope you find it useful in your own relocation. In case you are just joining in, here are the links to the first articles in the series:
Part 1 - Emotional and Psychological Issues
Part … (6 comments)
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california: Carlsbad and the California Coastal Commission: Friend or Foe? - 01/05/08 04:32 PM
Carlsbad home owners and lovers of the beaches, as well as others in coastal California, have a friend in the California Coastal Commission.
Some may regard the Commission as a foe.
The Commission, a judicial-like state agency with multiple offices, functions to protect the coastal regions of California which vary … (7 comments)
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california: Market Data for JANUARY through APRIL 2007 - Solana Beach, CA - 05/25/07 11:45 AM
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california: Market Data for JANUARY through MARCH 2007 - Solana Beach, CA - 04/18/07 11:50 PM
Here are the summary MLS statistics for Solana Beach for January, February and March 2007.
A few things of note. The number of homes for sale, while not a large inventory, has remained fairly stable in Solana Beach. Given the number of new homes coming on the market each month is about … (1 comments)
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california: A Shopping Stroll in the Cedros District in Solana Beach, CA - 04/08/07 01:30 PM
Solana Beach is a charming, eclectic, affluent beach town about 20 miles north of San Diego. Just north of Del Mar and south of Cardiff, Solana Beach offers a terrific shopping experience in the Cedros District. There will be more about Solana Beach housing, restaurants and things to do in a … (8 comments)
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california: The Acura Bike Tour, The LA Marathon, and some Buildings - 03/14/07 07:25 PM
I recently took part in the Acura Bike Tour in Los Angeles on March 4 on the morning of the LA Marathon. It's about 24 miles in and around LA, in the wee hours before the marathon starts (we took off at 5:50 AM so I was up at 4:15 AM … (8 comments)
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california: Market Data for JANUARY 2007 - Carlsbad, CA - 02/11/07 01:06 AM
Here are the summary statistics for January 2007 from the MLS.
There are some important things to consider here. First, keep in mind that with this being the first month of the year, the data are based on only 1 month of information - a limited number of sales (31 for attached … (0 comments)
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california: Couldn't Pass This Up - 02/06/07 10:41 PM
This was one of those pictures that I couldn't pass up.
I am NOT a photographer, by any stretch of the imagination. I appreciate it, but I can't do it. I think I can get by well enough to take pics for my listings, and the trips I take, but I am … (20 comments)
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california: Wall of Water - 02/02/07 08:49 PM
This is a pic of a very large wall fountain at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. I have been touring around the area taking photos for my localism posts as the marketing piece for the contest sponsored by Maureen Francis and Jeff Turner using virtual tours.
The subtle colors in … (1 comments)
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california: The Carlsbad Lone "Cypress" - 02/02/07 08:44 PM
Well, it ain't a cypress, but if you have seen a photo of the actual lone cypress along the ocean up in Pebble Beach, or driven by the real thing, you will know what I mean.
I have driven by this barren tree numerous times going up and down the coast highway in Carlsbad, … (0 comments)
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california: Market Data for NOV. and DEC. 2006 - Del Mar, CA - 01/31/07 10:14 AM
Here are the summary statistics from the MLS for Del Mar for November and December 2006.
Like other North County San Diego communities, Del Mar's housing inventory dropped during the month of December, down 24% from November (the holiday season was a likely contributor). The town, due to its small size, gorgoeus … (1 comments)
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california: Market Data for NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2006 - Solana Beach, CA - 01/30/07 08:51 PM
Here are the summary MLS statistics for Solana Beach for the months of November and December 2006.
Most notable is the downward shift in inventory by 17% from November to December - this is not entirely unexpected due to the holiday season. Solana Beach prices, while showing a small decrease from November … (2 comments)
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california: Market Data for DECEMBER 2006 - Oceanside, CA (92054, 92056, 92057) - 01/29/07 08:29 PM
Here are the summary statistics from the MLS for Oceanside for the month of December 2006.
Most notable was the drop in inventory from the previous month - 18% fewer homes were on the market in December than in November (this was likely due, in part, to the holidays). The prices in … (1 comments)
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california: Housing Market Summary for North County San Diego 2006 - 01/29/07 09:56 AM
There has been much talk in the media in 2006 about the dramatic changes in the housing market here in San Diego. Headlines have shouted out the huge drop in sales and the declines in prices from the front pages and the business section on a regular basis. There seems to … (0 comments)
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california: LA COSTA - A Great Neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA - 01/23/07 01:08 PM
The La Costa area of Carlsbad (link is to a virtual tour of Carlsbad with music - turn up your sound), primarily zip code 92009, is one of the better known residential areas along the San Diego North Country coast. The area began growing in 1965 when several thousand acres … (18 comments)
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california: So You Are Thinking of Selling Your Home Yourself? (Part 2 of 5) - 11/26/06 11:32 AM
This is the second in a series of posts concerning issues that sellers should consider if they are thinking about selling their homes without representation.
Time - Most sellers have no clue as to the amount of time it takes to market a house (ask any listing agent). And in a market that … (14 comments)
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california: Market Data for SEPTEMBER 2006 - San Marcos, CA - 10/27/06 09:14 AM
Here are the MLS statistics I compiled for the month of September for San Marcos, CA. (I track monthly data for all the coastal communities I service in San Diego County). A couple of points:
The ventory dropped from August for both attached and detached homesThe number o homes sold in the … (0 comments)
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california: Market Data for SEPTEMBER 2006 - Oceanside, CA (92054, 92056, 92057) - 10/26/06 04:38 PM
Here are the market statistics complied from the MLS for the month of September for Oceanside, CA (I report these every month for the communities I service along the coast in San Diego County).
The Oceanside real estate inventory has dropped for both attached and detached homes from August. However the … (2 comments)
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california: Due Diligence When Buying a Home - 10/13/06 04:39 PM
So you are going to be buying your first home, or perhaps buying a new one or another one? There's lots to think about and your role as a buyer is critical in order for this to be a success. There are many decisions to make, and while there will be … (3 comments)
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california: Relocation - House Hunting from a Distance - 10/03/06 04:23 PM
Looking for a home in your new location will be exciting, but challenging, especially if you are not nearby and need to focus only online. It can be even more stressful when you don't know the area and need to learn as much as possible quickly. The Internet is a great … (1 comments)
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california: Some Feedback Needed on my New Blogs - 09/07/06 03:47 PM
I recently started two blogs to enhance my real estate business. I love to write and thought that these blogs would be a good way to use my writing skills, but more importantly a means to assist buyer and seller clients.
The first blog, Fans of Coastal San Diego, is just what … (8 comments)
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