encinitas: Encinitas Community and Senior Center - 08/17/08 07:08 PM
The Encinitas Community and Senior Center is located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive and provides a wide of services and activities for children, adults and seniors of all ages.
Read more about the Center here.
ENCINITAS COMMUNITY CENTER
The community center is a facility of 39,000 SF with a banquet hall, … (2 comments)
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encinitas: Leucadia - Annual Art Walk on August 31, 2008 - 08/16/08 07:39 PM
The 4th Annual LeucadiArt Walk is coming to Leucadia on Sunday August 31 from 10 - 5 pm.
This annual art festival is a popular event along the historic 101 corridor, with about 1 mile of artists and shops to explore.
There are musical and dance performances, a raffle, art demonstrations, … (3 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Business - Leslie's Pool Supplies - 08/15/08 07:37 PM
If you live in Southern California in a detached home, there is a fairly good chance you will have a spa, spool, hot tub or pool. Those in condos have to share with others in the complex, so taking care of the water feature is handled by someone else.
Knowing where … (7 comments)
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encinitas: West Nile Virus a Concern in San Diego County - 08/13/08 11:10 PM
San Diego County health officials are reporting an increase in the nuymber of dead birds that have been identified as having West Nile Virus, according to Today's Local News (also reported in the San Diego Union Tribune).
The virus has been a concern for some time but the county is apparently … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate - Market Report for July 2008 - 08/08/08 10:51 AM
As a buyer or seller in the Encinitas real estate market, it is important to have data about the market conditions in order to make a more informed decision about what to do with regard to buying or selling your Encinitas home.
Because the media reports report data on a … (1 comments)
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encinitas: A Leucadia Candy Store - You Are in for a Treat, Or Rather Your Home Is - 08/01/08 04:32 PM
Builders, designers and homeowners...listen up.
There is a terrific candy store in town with the best prices and deals around.
Builders Trading Company in Leucadia (Encinitas), founded in 1992, is now known as the Builders Candy Store. The reason?
Well, there are some pretty sweet deals here, with tremendous discounts … (10 comments)
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encinitas: New to ActiveRain - Let's get aquainted - 07/22/08 08:51 PM
As stated in the title, I am new to ActiveRain and invite you to take a look at who your newest member is. I look forward to participating in this new venture and would invite you to introduce yourself and if I can be of any assistance to getting information to … (13 comments)
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encinitas: Leucadia Real Estate - Ocean Front Homes at Sea Bluff - 07/17/08 07:32 PM
Encinitas area buyers (including those in Carlsbad) who are exploring the Leucadia real estate market
will find a lot to like here.
This funky community along the coast highway (Route 101) has a reputation for being eclectic, not mainstream, and a terrific place for summer vacations, surfing, and beach life … (3 comments)
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encinitas: Get off the fence already! - 07/10/08 04:47 PM
Encinitas, CA remains an incredibly vibrant place to live and raise a family. For years it was a great place by the beach where you could afford a home. Those days disappeared a few years ago as we experienced a mad rush of newcomers desiring their piece of paradise. Well, it's … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Leucadia Restaurants - Auggie's House of Crab is a Terrific Find (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/04/08 12:27 PM
As a dedicated foodie, finding new restaurants, and visiting the favorites, is a passion of mine.
That’s not to say I am out eating at some eatery daily or even multiple times a week – after all, the food at home is some of the best, IMO. But now and then … (28 comments)
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encinitas: Leucadia Shopping - Find Your New Sanctum - 07/03/08 07:34 PM
Leucadia is the funky part of Encinitas, California, at the north end of town,
just a short hop from where I live in Carlsbad.
You’ll know as soon as you drive through – it has the feel of a surfing community, without the glitz, boutiques, and fancy dining eateries you … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Top 10 Reasons to Love Encinitas, California - 06/23/08 10:49 PM
Encinitas, California, in North County San Diego, offers a lot to love for residents and visitors.
Located about 25 miles from San Diego and about 100 miles south of Los Angeles, there are many things to like about living in this seaside community.
Here’s the top 10 list (in no particular … (11 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Area Wedding Venues - 06/19/08 09:52 AM
June is traditionally a month for weddings, so it seems appropriate to talk a bit about wedding venues in our lovely town, and in nearby communities.
I am not a wedding planner, have never planned a wedding (except my own small one years ago), have only attended a few, and know … (5 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas - A Center for Yoga in San Diego County - 06/10/08 01:38 PM
I took my first yoga class last week. Big deal, you might say. I have been thinking about taking yoga for a long time, certainly as long as I have lived here in Carlsbad. And I’ve been told it would be good for my back. So I finally took the plunge … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Moonlight Beach in Encinitas (Video) - Something for Everyone - 06/01/08 07:57 PM
Moonlight Beach is an attractive activity-oriented beach located just a couple of blocks from the down town Encinitas area. Plus there is lots of stuff to do nearby
Read:
Encinitas Dining and Shopping Extravaganza for a tour of the down town area and information on shopping and dining
Encinitas Things to … (17 comments)
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encinitas: It's Official - Encinitas Boat Houses are a Part of History - 05/29/08 08:58 AM
It's now official - escrow has closed, and the $1.53 million dollar Boat Houses in Encinitas are now preserved as part of the eclectic history of this seaside town. After more than a year, the Boat Houses are now owned by the Encinitas Preservation Association and are preserved for posterity. There … (4 comments)
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encinitas: High School Break Up with Plastic Bottles - 05/27/08 04:41 PM
Trash cans at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA are emptier now that students, faculty and staff are switching to reusable water bottles.
And that is all because students with LCC's Social Justice Project came up with a plan that is succeeding beyond all expectations, according to students and … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate - The Lofts at Moonlight Beach (Commercial) - 05/20/08 06:27 PM
There is burgeoning interest in work-live lofts in North San Diego County – a concept that has moved from the major cities to smaller communities – and Encinitas real estate is now no exception.
Carlsbad has BluWater Crossing, work-live lofts under construction just a hop, skip and jump from the ocean … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate - The Lofts at Moonlight Beach (Residential) - 05/19/08 07:33 PM
There’s a new loft in town, and it’s going up mighty fast.
If you are seeking a new town house at the beach in Encinitas, these new homes could be just the ticket.
Walk to Moonlight Beach – perhaps the best all-around beach in the North San Diego County area (just … (3 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad is Getting a New Area Code (as are Other North County San Diego Towns) - 05/10/08 06:16 PM
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 … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Mother's Day in the Gardens - 05/07/08 11:30 PM
Mother’s day is this Sunday! Don’t forget to do something nice for your Mom! Here are some ideas:
You could buy her a house :)
The stunning sea of flowers in Carlsbad,CA. Mother’s day, May 11th, is the last day that the beautiful flower fields will be open. The flower fields is … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Short Sale from Hell: CLOSED - 04/27/08 04:16 PM
It was group hug time Friday afternoon when we received confirmation that our 10-month short sale ordeal in Encinitas Ranch had successfully recorded and closed.
Kudos to the patient buyers of this Encinitas home, because they truly got a terrific deal ($890,000).
Welcome relief is also due the out of area … (4 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Street Fair This Weekend! - 04/26/08 09:33 AM
If I can tear myself away from Oceanside Terraces real estate this weekend, you will probably find me wandering around in comfortable shoes, eating fun food and shopping for funky jewelry at one of the 450 vendor booths on Highway 101( between D and J Streets) in wonderful downtown Encinitas. Hopefully, … (6 comments)
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encinitas: San Diego Wi-Fi Hot Spots - 04/23/08 04:08 PM
As a North County San Diego real estate broker, I often carry a laptop when when showing San Diego homes to clients. And so do many of our real estate clients.
These days, we avoid Starbucks because they charge for their wifi service–and instead head to the closest Panera Bread, almost … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Street Fair Comes to Town - 04/21/08 06:18 PM
Yet another marvelous outdoor event is yours to enjoy this coming weekend.
The 25th Annual Encinitas Street Fair sponsored by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association, will be held in the heart of Encinitas on Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM until 5 PM each day. The fair is held along … (4 comments)
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encinitas: The Luxury Home Hunt in San Diego - 04/21/08 10:21 AM
Luxury home buyers in the San Diego area have lots of choices these days. The key is knowing where to look for the type of property you want that meets your needs and budget, if any.
The coastal areas of San Diego include several communities where luxury homes are common … (2 comments)
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encinitas: Cool Idea - Learn to Surf in Encinitas AND Help Save the Environment - 04/19/08 09:29 PM
No, we’re not talking about how surfing in and of itself will save the environment. Of course if you could commute to work that way and save the gas…
But this is such a cool idea I wanted to share it.
Encinitas, California is known for many things, in particular … (4 comments)
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encinitas: 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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encinitas: A Creative Solution to a Challenging Yard in Cardiff - 03/29/08 11:14 PM
Sometimes a home is sited in a difficult spot which may make the yard, or the home itself, inconvenient or downright tough to live with: a steeply sloped site, for example. This can make a home more difficult to sell, even if there are other features, such as an ocean … (6 comments)
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encinitas: The Best Buy is in Encinitas - 03/29/08 10:52 PM
Carlsbad and Encinitas home owners now have a place to find the best buys…at the NEW Best Buy (760-479-0114) in Encinitas just off El Camino Real at the Encinitas Town Center.
Home owners in Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff now have a new mega-store for shopping in their backyard, as opposed to … (3 comments)
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encinitas: #1 Agent and #1 Team in Sales Volume for 2007 - 03/20/08 04:29 PM
Windermere Exclusive Properties Congratulates Jeff Cole and his team for their outstanding performance!
Ranked both the #1 agent and the #1Team in sales volume for Windermere Exclusive Properties in 2007. Jeff Cole is second to none.
"There is truly something exciting and unique about Jeff says Jim Brown, Broker/Owner of Windermere Exclusive Properties. "And … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Area Beach Life - 03/16/08 11:52 AM
One of the primary reasons, in addition to the weather, that folks love Carlsbad and nearby areas here in Southern California is our beach life.
There are wonderful beaches for all to enjoy, a good amount of free parking, except perhaps during the busiest summer days and holidays, and … (10 comments)
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encinitas: The Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery - 03/14/08 10:26 PM
The Encinitas Civic Center is a hub of many activities that support the management and operations of the town. City Council Chambers are there, as are a number of building departments, just up the hill from the downtown area near the train station.
A charming feature of the civic center … (8 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate, California-The Cole Group - 03/13/08 02:20 AM
Encinitas has long been one of North County San Diego's favorite beach communities with some of the most prime real estate and view properties in California. Encinitas is well known for its quaint villages, seaside plazas, flower farms, plant nurseries, beautiful cliffs and over 6 miles of rugged Pacific coastline, steep mesa bluffs and a loyal … (0 comments)
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encinitas: New Encinitas Library Opens - 03/10/08 12:25 AM
The new Encinitas branch of the San Diego County library has opened at 540 Cornish Drive above the downtown are of Encinitas, with views of the town as well as the blue Pacific about ½ mile away.
Opening day was on February 23, 2008, and several thousand residents stopped … (2 comments)
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encinitas: Put that Butt Away, Mister - 03/09/08 10:10 AM
No, this is not about indecent exposure. You really weren't thinking that, were you?
Smoking, and smoking bans, have typically been hotly debated in recent years. I'm old enough to remember when smoking was allowed just about anywhere. Times have changed, and bans have eliminated smoking from many areas, especially here in … (18 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Things to Do - Easter Activities - 03/04/08 09:37 AM
Easter is fast approaching and there are a number of fun things to do in Carlsbad and nearby areas.
Easter Egg Hunts are always popular and here are several to choose from.
EGGstravaganza will be held on March 22 at Poinsettia Park, one of the nicest Carlsbad Parks (and … (7 comments)
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encinitas: San Diego Incomes--and a Few Surprises - 03/01/08 08:42 AM
As a San Diego Realtor, I am frequently asked about income demographics in San Diego County–and find it handy to have a chart (or at least a cheat sheet) for reference.
The one below provides more than a few surprises, courtesy of the San Diego Business Journal (one of my favorite … (9 comments)
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encinitas: Great Cuban Music, and Food, in Encinitas - 02/29/08 10:59 PM
I visited one of my fave restaurants in the Carlsbad area last night, Le Papagayo, in Leucadia (Encinitas) and heard a terrific Cuban band for the first time.
Luna Llena
(you can listen to some music here)
I love this band…and I think you will too, if you like the … (20 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes in San Diego 2008 Median Price - 02/27/08 08:05 PM
Encinitas Homes in San Diego 2008 Median Price
Encinitas 92024 median home price was $835,000 in 2007. This is $35,000 more than the 2006 median home price of $800,000 but $5,000 less than the peak price of $840,000 in 2005. Encinitas is a great North County Coastal San Diego beach community and … (3 comments)
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encinitas: It's a Banner Day in Encinitas, California - 02/27/08 06:19 PM
The weather here today is fantabulous, about 71 degrees. Amazing for February 27th (sorry, those of you living in colder climes – been there, done that). But it’s truly a banner day here.
Why?
There are banners all over Encinitas along historic Route 101 (affectionately called the coast highway) from … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate – New Construction Homes at Quail Pointe - 02/12/08 09:24 AM
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encinitas: What Do Baby Boomers Want? - 02/07/08 06:43 PM
Baby Boomers have never been the silent sort, and more and more we are hearing their wishes in unison.
Disclaimer: The San Diego real estate market is not like Las Vegas, or Tucson or Asheville or Biloxi and our home prices, though far more reasonable than a couple of years ago, … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes - Cottages at the Beach at The Sands in Leucadia - 01/22/08 07:41 PM
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encinitas: San Diego Restaurant Week is great. Too bad for Carlsbad and Oceanside - 01/21/08 01:45 AM
Since Realtors like nothing more than eating, especially if someone else is paying or it's a good deal, I thought I'd mention San Diego Restaurant Week is happening twice in 2008...that's great news. Now in its fourth year as San Diego County's largest and most successful dining event, San Diego Restaurant … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Home Just Steps to the Beach - Oh, Really?! - 01/16/08 11:59 PM
Carlsbad and Encinitas homes, along with those in towns like Del Mar and Solana Beach, are often described as being only steps to the beach. It’s a real estate marketing ploy. Sometimes STEPS to the beaches means that literally.
So here are some steps at the beaches.
In some … (28 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Market Report for November 2007 - 01/16/08 11:28 PM
The Encinitas home sales statistics for November 2007 from the MLS is below (private sales and new construction development sales that are not in the MLS are not included here).
Homes for sale – 195 detached, 61 attached (down 5% from October)51 detached and 7 attached homes came on the … (0 comments)
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encinitas: OK, Now I get it! A follow-up on HDR (high dynamic range). - 01/16/08 02:11 AM
Boy have I been confused a bit about this High Dynamic Range merging stuff. I've been reading my new book, "The HDRI Handbook," and I now am beginning to get a handle on why the HDR images can look so, so good. But I thought I would share some of my … (14 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas, California is Going GREEN Again - 01/14/08 09:20 PM
Encinitas is going green and building a new nature center at the San Elijo Lagoon in South Encinitas (Cardiff), with construction on the $5.6 million project starting early 2008 and an expected completion date of 2009 (about 1 year).
The new nature center is being built with the environment in … (6 comments)
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encinitas: I Got Gas in Encinitas, California - 01/14/08 05:57 PM
It’s not what you might be thinking, especially given my recent series on local restaurants in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff and Solana Beach.
But I got gas in Encinitas, and I get it there all the time.
Like most folks in the area, I gripe about the high price of … (5 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas – LUX Art Institute - 01/13/08 08:02 PM
The arts are alive and well in North County, and with the new LUX Art Institute facility (the institute was founded in 1998) in Encinitas, things have reached a new pinnacle.
Granted, the area is not known (yet) as a center for the arts, but we are seeing many … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Things to Do – Visit the San Dieguito Heritage Museum - 01/12/08 10:32 PM
The San Dieguito Heritage Museum in Encinitas is a gem.
The San Dieguito Heritage Museum, founded in 1988, had its grand opening on October 20, 2007 at 450 Quail Gardens Drive, just a short distance north of Quail Botanical Gardens and Encinitas Boulevard. This place is loaded with history … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Erosion in Carlsbad and Nearby Southern California Communities - 01/12/08 09:55 AM
Home values are not the only thing eroding in Carlsbad and other communities of Southern California.
Erosion can be a big problem in some parts of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Solana Beach, among other coastal communities. Some erosion does not impact housing, while in other is case it may…significantly.
Coastal erosion … (4 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Area Restaurants - Faves, Raves, and Waves - 01/08/08 08:50 PM
As a Carlsbad homeowner and dedicated foodie, I make it a point to learn about restaurants in the area and, of course, test them out when I can. There are lots I haven’t been to yet, but here is a list of some thoughts on places to wine and dine, … (10 comments)
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encinitas: It Never Rains in California? Guess Again! - 01/06/08 12:58 PM
We braced ourselves in San Diego for the torrential downpour and the high winds that have battered San Francisco, Sacramento and Santa Barbara.
Instead, at least in the coastal areas, we were blessed with a fairly constant and gentle downpour. It will be enough to green our gardens and hillsides … (18 comments)
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encinitas: 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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encinitas: Carlsbad Shopping along El Camino Real - Can't Find It? Don't Need It! - 12/31/07 08:02 PM
One of the main criteria many Carlsbad home buyers have when searching for a new home is easy access to amenities. This includes shopping, restaurants, business services, and the stuff we all need and use regularly – gas, pharmacies, home improvements, dry cleaners, wine and liquor, fast food, coffee shops, … (13 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes - 12/26/07 10:13 PM
Encinitas Homes
When you're ready to buy a home in Encinitas you will have to contact Dawn Lewis. Dawn Lewis is a San Diego Real Estate agent with over 18 years experience right here in San Diego. Encinitas is a wonderful area of San Diego and has many great things to do. Encinitas Real … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Pole Pictures - Getting that Ocean View - 12/23/07 10:30 PM
I took some pole pics at a the rentals in Carlsbad, and I thought I would share a ground-level picture and a pole picture that's up about 35-38 feet. Our new pole only goes to 24ft, but a climbed up a hill to get the extra height.
Here's the first photo taken … (9 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Things to Do - Visit the Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat - 12/13/07 07:49 PM
Seeking a few moments of peace and tranquility? A place to relax and get away from the trials and tribulations of daily life? The Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat may be just the place.
The Retreat was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1937 in South Encinitas on the bluffs overlooking … (4 comments)
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encinitas: A Gift of Peace, Tranquility and Relaxation - 12/13/07 05:28 PM
Take 1 minute, that's all, and enjoy a gift of peace, tranquility and relaxation. [video taken at the Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat in Encinitas - more on that later]
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encinitas: Toners and Toner Vendors - 12/12/07 12:24 PM
We've been doing digital printing for some time, so I've pretty much seen it all in toner land. Here are my approaches to drive down cost. We have HP printers, so I am going to talk about toner for HP printers:
For a while, I was ordering bulk toner from a toner … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Whole Foods Market is Coming to Town - Encinitas, That Is! - 12/11/07 11:59 PM
Whole Foods Market is coming to our area next year. This will be their 3rdstore in San Diego County, and it just a hop, skip and jump from South Carlsbad.
We had a Whole Foods Market in Cambridge (2 of them, actually) back in the Boston area and it was terrific. Not … (20 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Schools Elementary Middle High Private Encinitas Schools - 12/10/07 01:38 PM
Encinitas Schools Elementary Middle High Private Encinitas Schools
Informational page for all schools in Encinitas in San Diego County California.
Schools in Encinitas. This page is information on Schools in Encinitas including; Encinitas Elementary Schools, Encinitas Middle Schools, Encinitas High Schools, and Encinitas Private Schools. It is for information purposes only. If you … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Coastal San Diego Hazardous Waste Pickup - 12/09/07 01:09 AM
We had a bunch of paint at our house, and we decided to finally get rid of it. We knew there were hazardous waste drop-off locations for electronics, but we weren't sure about disposing of liquids.
To our very pleasant surprise, we found out about Clean Harbors. (Phone: 1-800-444-4244) They have signed … (1 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Beaches Parks and Recreation Encinitas California - 12/08/07 12:52 PM
Encinitas Beaches Parks and Recreation Encinitas California
Encinitas Real Estate
Encinitas Beaches in San Diego - Detailed information at City of Encinitas Beaches
More at ... Encinitas Real Estate Blog
Grandview Beach 1700 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 - MapBeacon's Beach 948 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 - MapStonesteps Beach 350 South El Portal, Encinitas, CA … (1 comments)
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encinitas: A Review of Geocoding Providers - 12/08/07 11:12 AM
Geocoding providers come in various flavors from the highly value added to barebones geo location. Thank goodness for the US Census Bureau and their effort to geolocate the census data and offer it to the public for free. This has resulted in a number of vendors offering nearly-for-free Tiger line (Census) … (1 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Things to Do - SURF'S UP, and No One's at Work! - 12/05/07 06:22 PM
Start YOUR CARLSBAD HOMES SEARCH HERE (and other area communities in San Diego including Cardiff, Solana Beach, and Encinitas homes)
Visit CARLSBAD COMMUNITY REPORTS for profiles on communities, subdivisions and neighborhoods
All content copyright © 2007 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
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encinitas: Home Marketing: Use DVDs! - 11/28/07 10:06 AM
If you or someone you know is thinking about selling their home, it is important to consider the use of full-motion video and DVDs. We have been doing this for years, and have gotten to the point where we own cameras, remote microphones, lights, Avid post-production systems and more. Here are … (4 comments)
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encinitas: Foreclosures in San Diego County - 11/26/07 11:53 PM
There's a lot of talk these days about foreclosures, reos, and defaults. In an effort to answer our client's questions about what was going on in the market, we implemented Foreclosure maps, where we take the current data and plot it on the map. This allows our clients (and us) to … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Climate Zones for San Diego - 11/26/07 11:27 PM
People hear a lot about the climate in San Diego, but did you know that the west part of San Diego has FOUR climate zones? Depending upon where you buy a house, there can be substantial differences in your climate experience there, and things like air conditioning can matter in one … (0 comments)
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encinitas: For Lease - 6 Bedrooms Plus Loft Plus Big Ocean View in Encinitas Ranch - 11/23/07 05:21 PM
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encinitas: Encinitas Things to Do - 50th Anniversary Encinitas Holiday/Christmas Parade - 11/19/07 10:53 AM
The holidays are upon us, with Thanksgiving just 4 days away. And so begins a series of holiday events in many of our coastal towns. Lots of trees are already up and decorated, residents are installing lights, and the holiday retail season is in full swing...like it or not.
The Encinitas Holiday/Christmas … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Implementing Lot/Land Maps in San Diego - 11/18/07 11:43 PM
Did you ever wonder why VERY VERY FEW real estate sites have really good lot/land real estate maps? This blog entry seeks to explain the problems and to give you some ideas on how you might solve them.
Recently we implemented real estate maps with Lot/Land data pulled from the MLS … (0 comments)
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encinitas: SurfTheTurf.com Team Releases San Diego County Long-Term Rental Maps - 11/18/07 10:29 PM
Earlier in the year, the rental market in San Diego thinned. We believe this was simply because many buyers were fearful of making a purchase because they thought the market might go down. Additionally, other people moving into the area could not buy because their previous homes had not yet sold. … (0 comments)
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encinitas: New North County San Diego Climate Zone Map - 11/18/07 07:58 PM
Many people relocating to the area want to know about the climate. They know that Encinitas and Carlsbad have a wonderful climate, but they want to know how close to the ocean they have to be to enjoy the coastal climate. For years we have talked about the various climate zones … (0 comments)
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encinitas: SurfTheTurf.com Team Releases San Diego Fire Risk Zone Map - 11/18/07 07:44 PM
In response to media coverage of the San Diego fires and the fires' devastation to homeowners, the SurfTheTurf.com Real Estate Team has combined various map data to allow homeowners to see fire zone risks, recent fire destruction, and climate zone data all on a single map. The Team has also … (3 comments)
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encinitas: Carlsbad Has Gone to the Dogs - 11/15/07 09:10 AM
Carlsbad has gone to the dogs, and the cats. And not just Carlsbad, either.
Pets, especially dogs, seem to becoming more popular in our area, and retailers and other service providers are responding. And people carry their pets (well, at least the small dogs) everywhere.
Does Fido need a place to romp at … (22 comments)
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encinitas: Olivenhain Arts and Crafts Fair in Encinitas - 11/11/07 08:05 PM
The Olivenhain Arts and Crafts Fair took place yesterday in Olivenhain at the Town Hall on Rancho Santa Fe Road just a hop, skip and jump from the heart of town. This was the 32nd annual fair - a well established tradition in the Encinitas area. It was a beautiful fall … (6 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes - Market Report for October 2007 - 11/08/07 11:02 PM
Here are the Encinitashome sales statistics for October 2007 from our MLS (private sales and new construction development sales that are not in the MLS are not included here). (photo is of Moonlight Beach in Encinitas)
Homes for sale - 199 detached, 71 attached (down 9% from September)51 detached and 14 attached … (1 comments)
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encinitas: How to Safely Manage Home Equity to Achieve Financial Freedom & Build Wealth - 11/08/07 06:22 PM
If what you always thought to be true turned out not to be true, when would you want to know? Most of what we believe about mortgages and home equity is outdated. We have been taught to make a big down payment, get a fixed rate mortgage and make … (0 comments)
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encinitas: San Diego is On Sale! - 11/07/07 02:37 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Olivenhain - Rural Residential Equestrian Community in Encinitas - 11/07/07 10:40 AM
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes - Boat Houses Create Controversy in Encinitas Neighborhood - 11/06/07 10:39 AM
Controversy was brewing in Encinitas but apparently was recently averted. And all because of a couple of boat houses.
The boat houses are a great example of vernacular architecture, and stand out in the residential area near downtown Encinitas just a couple of blocks from the beach. Given the coastal area, such … (26 comments)
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encinitas: It's a Witch of a Wildfire - 10/24/07 03:01 PM
I awoke at 4:30 a.m. yesterday morning with a sense of dread, and quickly remembered that there is a demon called the Witch Creek Fire raging in the communities around our home in La Costa. It is just one of several mega-firestorms raging in San Diego County-and is the one we … (7 comments)
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encinitas: Southern California on Fire - 10/22/07 09:04 AM
I stayed up late last night watching the news of fires that were raging across many parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. Temporary shelters were being set up everywhere and smoke was thick at coastal Scripp's Encinitas Hospital where my father was taken, (winds are blowing … (27 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Fall Plant Sale - 10/19/07 09:20 AM
It's time for North San Diego County gardners to clear out the ragged flower beds and make way for new growth.
Thanks to the generosity of more than 100 local growers, Quali Botanical Gardens will be selling donated tropical plants, fruit trees,plant books, bird houses and other items as part of their … (1 comments)
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encinitas: Short Sales and Bank Owned Properties in North County San Diego - 10/17/07 06:45 PM
The media shouts it out often - in the news on TV and radio, the headlines, the talk shows, and on-line. Filings for foreclosure are at the highest rates ever, and so on.
It is true there are a lot of bank owned properties out there. And even more short sales. Some … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Homes - Market Report for September 2007 - 10/11/07 09:45 PM
Here are the Encinitashome sales statistics from the MLS for September 2007 (private sales and new construction development sales that are not in the MLS are not included here).
Homes for sale - 222 detached, 75 attached (about the same as in August)50 detached and 18 attached homes came on the market … (8 comments)
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encinitas: What Does it Cost to Own an Oceanfront Carlsbad Home? - 10/02/07 10:43 PM
Buyers who are interested in waterfront living should certainly be asking this question. The emphasis here is not so much on the actual cost of the home itself (here in the Carlsbad and Encinitas area you can expect to pay $2 million - $8 million for the privilege of owning a … (16 comments)
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encinitas: San Diego a Bargain for Foreign Investors - 10/02/07 01:08 AM
A client we’ll call Josef decided to retire to Encinitas a couple of years ago. He was ultra-specific as to what he wanted in his North San Diego County luxury home. He demanded a home with a pool, spacious outdoor entertaining areas, enough bedrooms to accommodate a couple of guests, a … (24 comments)
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encinitas: Things to do in Encinitas - Visit the Farmer's Market in Leucadia - 10/02/07 12:25 AM
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encinitas: North County San Diego Real Estate: www.C21Dusty.com, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas Homes for sale, Realtor - 10/01/07 11:43 PM
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encinitas: Get the Skinny on Zip Code Demographics - 09/28/07 02:57 PM
This is a great day for being gifted with cool online tools!
Zip Skinny is just the latest. How about seeing how your zip code compares to neighboring ones in such areas as:
Levels of educationMedian household incomePopulation densityNumber of singlesRacial demographicsEmployment levelsIt's a great tool for researching areas--and should be of value … (33 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Real Estate - Search Encinitas Homes - Encinitas Community Information - 09/27/07 02:48 PM
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encinitas: North San Diego Calendar of Events September 2007 - 09/18/07 01:17 PM
September 2007 North San Diego County Calendar of EventsPlease call ahead to confirm dates and times
September 378th Annual Pier Swim7:15am - 12pm at Oceanside Pier. A one mile swim course around the pier. 858-435-1031 http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/
September 8 - 9Greek Festival 2006 - Cardiff by the Sea 29th annual. Features an array of authentic … (0 comments)
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encinitas: Encinitas Things to Do - Wavecrest Woodie Festival - 09/15/07 11:07 PM
The Wavecrest Woodie Festival was held today at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.
This is one of the largest festivals of its kind anywhere.
I was at an open house for the afternoon so I could not get there in time to see the majority of the festivities, but I did arrive in … (14 comments)
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encinitas: Some Suggestions And Strategies For Obtaining The Right Mortgage - 09/11/07 06:17 PM
How to get the best possible mortgage for your home buying. This is a tight and tougher market for obtaining a mortgage. Many potential home buyers are asking this question - and also how to obtain a good mortgage if they want to refinance. If a borrower applies for an adjustable rate … (1 comments)
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encinitas: Mortgage Tax Deductions At Risk - 09/10/07 11:13 PM
Congress is proposing to target homes that are larger than 3,000 square feet. Their idea is to entice people to conserve energy. Therefore, they are talking about eliminating the mortgage-interest tax deductions for houses larger than 3,000 square feet. Rep. John Dingell, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has … (4 comments)
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encinitas: Federal Aid From FHA For Mortgage Borrowers - 09/10/07 11:01 PM
The President has announced new initiatives to assist borrowers who may be in trouble with mortgages that are considered to be high-risk type of loans. Federal Housing Administration - FHA - is planning to help the borrower/homeowners who have a good credit history, but possibly won't be able to or cannot … (0 comments)
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