carlsbad: The Latest San Diego Remodel: Staircases - 11/02/09 11:45 AM
Carlsbad, CA–Over the past decade, there has been a flurry of home remodeling in San Diego County–particularly in coastal areas, where building activity first blossomed. During the last ten years, tile and formica surfaces in kitchens and baths have been replaced with natural stone products, while stainless steel appliances … (3 comments)
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carlsbad: Real Estate Consumers: Trick or Treats? - 11/02/09 11:01 AM
Carlsbad, CA–This past year has been tough for both San Diego real estate sellers–and buyers–and both sides of the fence have had to wonder if they are being tricked or treated by market conditions.
On one hand, home sellers hear that we are in the toughest market for San Diego … (3 comments)
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carlsbad: 1756 Verdin Court in Poinsettia Heights, Carlsbad, CA 92011 - 09/01/08 04:27 PM
This Carlsbad home sold in less than three weeks back in 2003, and at that time we set a record for the highest price ever paid for this 1720 square-foot model: $446,000.
And what a Carlsbad listing it was–with a great story to boot.
This highly upgraded Poinsettia Heights townhome … (6 comments)
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carlsbad: Carlsbad Apple Store Opens to Throngs and Cheers - 08/16/08 10:57 PM
This morning, I thought I would drop by the Grand Opening of Apple's new store at the Carlsbad Forum before heading out to show properties.
As I pulled into that large parking lot, I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a line four-deep that stretched from one end of the Forum … (6 comments)
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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: Carsbad FSBO's and Expired Listings: Uh Oh - 02/19/08 08:19 AM
Eve Sieminski and I spent yesterday afternoon studying a number of various For Sale by Owner (FSBO) sites and researching these Carlsbad listings and Carlsbad real estate through our local SANDICOR MLS.
We had initially intended to study all of North San Diego County, but ended up drilling down to just one … (10 comments)
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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: Celebrating New Year's Eve San Diego Style - 12/30/07 10:32 PM
Many know that our family spent a number of years in Big Bear Lake, and there began our annual New Year’s Eve party tradition.
In those days, our home was large enough to accommodate not only our on-and-off-the-mountain friends, but all their kids as well. There was always snow on the … (2 comments)
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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: 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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carlsbad: Carlsbad Home Sales: August Market Report - 09/16/07 02:58 PM
We keep hearing that Carlsbad real estate and homes will sell if they are priced well and are in excellent condition–and that Carlsbad prices are still increasing year-over-year. We also keep hearing that the real estate market is in the tank and that recovery is years away.
So what are we … (0 comments)
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carlsbad: No Butts on San Diego Beaches - 08/28/07 11:54 PM
Near-naked butts are fine, but the smoking kind are now off limits at almost all San Diego beaches.
The most recent prohibition against smoking on beaches comes from San Diego's northernmost city, Oceanside. Though tickets are not currently being issued there, signs will be going up after Labor Day advising all of … (6 comments)
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carlsbad: Coffee Stops in Carlsbad, CA - 08/15/07 09:24 AM
I love the rich smell of coffee beans and their brew–and the hissing sounds of expresso machines at work.
And what could be more fun than meeting a friend, finding a free table and spending a half hour or so catching up on the details of life? It's also a … (8 comments)
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carlsbad: Del Mar: Where the Turf Meets the Surf - 08/11/07 02:10 PM
Many are surprised to hear that Del Mar, California has a population under 5,000. It is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world, offers a quaint tree-lined village, a gorgeous California beach, the Del Mar Race Track and Fairgrounds, and an active train station that … (2 comments)
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carlsbad: La Costa Membership Fees Revealed - 05/12/07 05:38 PM
One of the questions we frequently answer is:
How much is membership at La Costa Resort?
This South Carlsbad, CA resort features two 18-hold championship golf courses, world-class tennis facility with 4 clay and 13 hard court surfaces, a state-of-the-art athletic club, a day camp for kids, fabulous pools, a renowned spa, the … (0 comments)
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carlsbad: 3564 Corte Rosada, Carlsbad, CA 92009 - 05/06/07 09:00 AM
Rarely does a home of this quality become available as a leasing opportunity.
It's rare enough that a home becomes available for sale in La Costa's exclusive Carlsbad Ranch, and even more rare when one becomes available as a rental. This hilltop neighborhood was described by one client as being the … (2 comments)
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carlsbad: Aviara's Argyle: A Restaurant for Four Seasons - 05/03/07 09:00 PM
The Argyle Steakhouse at the Aviara Four Seasons Resort in Carlsbad, CA has been a favorite with golfers, locals and visitors since it first opened in 1991. The views over Aviara's Arnold Palmer signature course and the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon provide additional year round ambience to what is already a very wonderful restaurant. Until December, … (0 comments)
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carlsbad: A Luxury Home for Jets and Toys - 04/29/07 10:36 AM
Even private jet owners from Dubai might want to stop in Carlsbad, California for fuel, red carpet service and a concierge service second to none. Celebrities, business tycoons and savvy fliers already know about the Premier Jet facility at the McClellan-Palomar Airport-and the buzz is starting to spread.
With U.S. Customs opening an office at Palomar … (8 comments)
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