housing market: Carlsbad and Nearby Community Average Sales Prices - 08/22/08 04:40 PM
I often have inquiries from out of area or relocation buyers interested in the Carlsbad real estate market, or housing in nearby communities. Many time buyers do not have a good handle on the pricing and, I suspect, are rather surprised when they see what they can buy for the … (4 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Real Estate - Market Report for May 2008 - 07/26/08 01:16 AM
Here is the market report for May 2008 based on statistics from the MLS.
This does not include any private sales.
In May 2008 there were 130 homes sold in Carlsbad’s 4 zip codes (92008,92009,92010,920110, which represents the largest monthly sales thus far this year...about 4 times what we saw in … (4 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Real Estate - Market Report for April 2008 - 05/24/08 01:23 PM
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 … (5 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Buyers and Sellers - Have You Checked with Your Psychic Today? - 05/19/08 08:19 PM
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 … (26 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Market Report - March 2008 - 04/22/08 08:53 PM
Here are the market data for the Carlsbad real estate market for March 2008 from the MLS (homes sold privately are not include in these data).
Carlsbad Homes for sale – 508 detached, 253 attached (up 11% since January)157 detached and 57 attached homes came on the market in March … (0 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Homes - Buyers, The Choices are Yours, and There are Many - 12/21/07 05:09 PM
Carlsbad home buyers have much to be thankful for.
Let's count the ways...
726 homes on the market as of 12/21/07
While the prices here are high compared to other parts of the country, they are, relatively speaking, better than many of the other coastal communities (except for Oceanside to the north).
The … (22 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad Sellers - Don't Be Saboteurs - 08/21/07 10:20 AM
This is for you, Mr. and Mrs. Seller. I hope this does not describe you. But it might.
I see a lot of Carlsbad sellers who are sabotaging their home sales in this market. I think of them as saboteurs, since they are doing things, either intentionally or not, that are making … (18 comments)
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housing market: Encinitas Real Estate Market Report for July 2007 - 08/17/07 10:42 AM
The following is a summary of market conditions from the MLS for Encinitas for the month of July. Please note that information from private sales and new construction developments not in the MLS is not included here.
Homes for sale - 221 detached, 68 attached (down 1% from June)59 detached and 17 … (2 comments)
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housing market: New Construction in Leucadia - Not for the Faint of Pocket - 06/21/07 09:33 PM
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housing market: So How IS the Market? - 06/18/07 05:20 PM
I get this question all the time, from buyers, from sellers, and from folks I happen to be talking to at social events, in the store, and elsewhere. I actually had two out of area callers inquire this morning.
So how IS the market? I think there are multiple meanings here, and … (68 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for JANUARY through APRIL 2007 - Solana Beach, CA - 05/25/07 11:45 AM
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housing market: Market Statistics for APRIL 2007 - Cardiff, CA - 05/24/07 08:23 AM
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housing market: San Diego Real Estate Record Soon to be Set in Del Mar - 05/12/07 04:09 PM
There is an amazing ocean-front home in Del Mar, consisting of 5 outbuildings (totaling 10,700 SF) which include a main home, 2 guest houses, pool, tennis court, health spa, theater, and a greenhouse, that has been on the market since July 2005 that is in escrow and due to close soon, if rumor, … (16 comments)
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housing market: 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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housing market: Market Data for FEBRUARY and MARCH 2007 - Cardiff, CA - 04/15/07 05:23 PM
Here are the summary market statistics from the MLS for Cardiff for February and March 2007.
The inventory is Cardiff remains somewhat limited, and the number of homes for sale in Cardiff has been fairly consistent, as is the rate of sales. There is less than a 4 month supply of attached … (2 comments)
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housing market: Good News for the Housing Market in San Diego? Maybe Elsewhere Too? - 04/14/07 09:52 PM
The latest report in the housing market in San Diego was relatively positive, but with mixed headlines.
As has been the trend for 34 months, the year-over-year number of sales declined, the largest drop since 1995. So what's the good news, you say?
Depending on your perspective as either buyer or seller, the positive news … (2 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for MARCH 2007 - Encinitas, CA - 04/10/07 05:49 PM
Here are the summary market data for Encinitasfrom the MLS for March 2007. [photo is the entrance to the stairs leading to Swami's Beachin south Encinitas, perhaps the most well known surfing beach in the area - see link BELOW for a review of Encinitas Ranch, a master planned community in … (1 comments)
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housing market: San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential Community - 03/17/07 10:53 AM
San Marcos, in San Diego's North County, is located about 5 miles inland from the ocean and about 30 miles from the downtown San Diego. The community covers about 24 square miles and, as of the 2000 census, had about 55,000 residents and almost 18,700 household units. Census data also indicate … (7 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2007 - San Marcos, CA - 03/13/07 11:00 PM
Here are the summary market statistics from the MLS for January and February 2007 for San Marcos.
It's important to note that firm conclusions about San Marcos real estate should not be drawn from these data, since we are looking at a limited sample of homes for sale (31 days in January, and 59 … (0 comments)
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housing market: Sellers - What Are You Afraid Of? - 03/12/07 12:55 AM
You are selling your home for the first time, or maybe you have done it before. But I bet there are some things you are concerned about? Right?
See if the following address some, if not all, of your fears and how to conquer them.
Fear that your house won't sell … (8 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for FEBRUARY 2007 - Encinitas, CA - 03/09/07 08:48 PM
Here are the summary MLS statistics for real estate in Encinitas for February 2007.
Since these data are based only on 2 months of information on homes for sale in Encinitas, one must be careful to not draw any firm conclusions about any particular trends. The next few months will provide more … (1 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for FEBRUARY 2007 - Carlsbad, CA - 03/09/07 09:32 AM
Here are the summary MLS statistics for February 2007 for Carlsbad(all 4 zip codes).An important caveat - these data are based on only 2 months of information (YTD), so with a limited sample the statistics (e.g., median, average time on market, etc.) can shift. It is best to watch the market … (1 comments)
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housing market: Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff, CA - 03/07/07 10:51 PM
Do you like to walk? Would you like to live in a neighborhood where you can walk to many of the amenities you want AND to the beach?
The area of Cardiff known as the Walking District is a popular neighborhood, offering terrific ocean and white water views, within an easy walk … (5 comments)
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housing market: Cardiff-By-The-Sea...The Quintessential Southern California Beach Town - 03/02/07 01:38 AM
Cardiff (this is a link to a virtual tour with music, so turn on your sound and enjoy) is a quaint and charming seaside village with a long surfing history, located about 20 miles north of San Diego, sandwiched between Solana Beach and Encinitas. The town has gorgeous views of the … (5 comments)
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housing market: Are You Relocating and Need to Find a Great Agent? (Part 2 of 2) - 02/22/07 10:25 AM
As part of your search to find the perfect agent to help you find a new home when you relocate, here are some things that you might want to look for (Part 1 in this series talked about HOW to find the right agent)
You will need to do some research to … (2 comments)
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housing market: Rancho Carrillo - A Master Planned Community in Carlsbad, CA - 02/18/07 10:34 PM
Rancho Carrillo is a planned community located in Carlsbad, CA, about 30 miles north of San Diego and about 4 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Bordered on the south by Alga Road, and on the north by Palomar Airport Road, Rancho Carrillo straddles the hills along both sides of Melrose and consists of … (0 comments)
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housing market: Leucadia - Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas, CA - 02/16/07 03:50 AM
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housing market: Market Data for JANUARY 2007 - Cardiff, CA - 02/15/07 12:11 AM
Here are the summary statistics from the MLS for Cardiff-by-the-Sea for January 2007.
There are a few changes from the previous month that are worth noting, however keep in mind that we are looking at a small sample of data over 31 days, so you cannot derive a reliable trend. It is best … (1 comments)
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housing market: Encinitas Ranch - Upscale Encinitas, CA Neighborhood - 02/12/07 10:31 PM
Within the town of Encinitas (Virtual tour with music so turn up the sound) is the upscale community of Encinitas Ranch, a fairly new community in an area known as Ecke Ranch(part of the Ranch, a well-known and large poinsettia nursery, the world's largest poinsettia producer actually), located between the 5 … (3 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for JANUARY 2007 - Encinitas, CA - 02/12/07 06:58 PM
Here are the summary statistics from teh MLS for Encinitas for January 2007.
As you review these, please keep in mind that the data are based on only 1 month of information, and a limited number of sales. Thus it is to be expected that the median price, for example, may have … (2 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad - Village by the Sea - 02/05/07 06:35 PM
CARLSBAD - VILLAGE BY THE SEA
What an apt name for this charming seaside town located about 35 miles north of San Diego in Southern California. But a sleepy coastal village Carlsbad is not - there is lots going on in this growing community of 95,000.
Want a quick visual introduction before reading further?
CLICK on … (18 comments)
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housing market: Buying a Short Sale - 01/31/07 08:05 PM
As a buyer watching the real estate market, you are undoubtedly aware that there are more "short sale" properties on the market, at least in many areas. A short sale is a home where the market value of the property is LESS than the loan amount owed to one or more … (306 comments)
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housing market: 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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housing market: 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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housing market: 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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housing market: AVIARA - A Beautiful Resort-Like Residential Community in Carlsbad, CA - 01/24/07 05:19 PM
Aviara is the most upscale area of Carlsbad (link is to a short virtual tour of Carlsbad, with music, so turn up the sound), anchored by the Four Seasons Aviara Resort. With many beautiful views of the ocean, the Batiquitos Lagoon and the inland hills and panorama, this community attracts many first-home … (7 comments)
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housing market: Sellers - Can You Go The Distance? - 01/20/07 10:30 AM
This article is for sellers in the majority of markets today. Take note, BUYERS are in control here.
Given that, are you prepared to go the distance? What do you need to do to make it to the closing table? Why should you approach your sale differently than you would in … (4 comments)
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housing market: Market Data for DECEMBER 2006 - San Marcos, CA - 01/19/07 08:14 PM
Here are the end of the year statistics from the MLS for the month of December.
I provide these every month to my past, current and prospective clients, because I believe strongly that an educated consumer is in the best postiion to make a wise purchase and/or sale in this market.
The inventory in … (1 comments)
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housing market: Carlsbad REALTOR - How To Search for a Home On-Line - 12/10/06 10:17 AM
For those of your who are looking for a new Carlsbad home, searching on-line is probably the most efficient strategy you can employ. Recent studies by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in 2005 found that about 79% of buyers were using the Internet to search for a home, and many do … (4 comments)
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housing market: A little Gun-shy in this Market...some reasons to consider buying now - 10/28/06 08:02 PM
Here are a few reasons to consider buying in this market (no shooting the messenger), depending on where you are:
1. Inventory - there are LOTS of choices of style, price, location, age, condition, etc. If you can't find what you want perhaps it doesn't exist (maybe an exaggeration). But don't let … (3 comments)
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housing market: 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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housing market: Regional differences in the housing market - 09/26/06 01:33 PM
I just spent 5 days back on the Boston area visiting family and friends, and also chatted a bit with some old colleagues in my RE/MAX office in Cambridge (home of MIT and Harvard). Like San Diego, Boston has been one of the hottest real estate markets and in the last … (1 comments)
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housing market: Report on the state of the housing market in San Diego - 09/18/06 07:18 PM
In case you did not see these, here are a couple of recent articles on the housing market. The first is from the North County Times Blog post on "House Prices Drop for First Time in Years."
A related editorial piece in the NC TImes is entitled "No Need to Start … (0 comments)
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housing market: Bubble Sitting - 09/07/06 03:59 PM
Most agents, I suspect, are dealing with the changing market such as the one we are experiencing here in Southern California, where we have moved from a very active seller's market to one that is much more buyer friendly, with large inventory, slowed appreciation, increased marketing time, and even some price … (2 comments)
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