The Jacarandas Have Arrived! It's that time of year in Carlsbad, and elsewhere in SoCal, when the brilliantly colored purple Jacarandas are in bloom. One of the best collections of these colorful trees, in my opinion, is at the Vons Shopping Center (formally known as Plaza Paseo Real) at the cor
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04/23/2016
Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Showings in Minutes In our busy, competitive market activity is strong, with scores of buyers attending open houses and agents busy taking buyers out for house showings. For those homeowners fortunate to be in the position of being in a local market that favo
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04/23/2016
New listing at 5384 Gooseberry WaySingle Story Living with Views in Oceanside Lakeview Estates in northeast Oceanside is the setting for this appealing single story home offering views (SEE PHOTO AT BOTTOM) of agricultural land and hills in a tranquil setting close to the Guajome Regional Park a
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04/22/2016
What Buyers Need and Should Expect! Or are They Just Needy? In our busy and competitive Carlsbad seller’s market, buyers have some challenges in purchasing a home in many price ranges. Limited inventory and high demand create a perfect storm for fast-moving, multiple bid situations for many homes
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04/21/2016
Big Views at Big Sur on California's Monterey Peninsula There is a certain mystique about Big Sur, on California's Monterey Peninsula - incredible mountain and ocean views along the winding 2-lane road, intriguing culture and history (the Esalen Institute), terrific hiking, camping, some high-end
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04/21/2016
Now That Your Listing is Live There are 6 Things to Know and Do Congratulations. You’ve decided to sell your Carlsbad home in today’s seller’s market. You hired the right listing agent, took care of those minor repairs, did some de-personalizing and staging, packed away a bunch of stuff, priced
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04/20/2016
Camels in San Diego? There are lots of farms in San Diego - pig, horse, cow, chicken, goat, ostrich, and even camels. These are not at the San Diego zoo but at the Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona on Highway 78. Ever tried camel milk products including chocolate? Have you ridden a camel? You can, wh
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04/20/2016
92009 La Costa Area of Carlsbad Market Report It’s been a busy first quarter of 2016, with some notable shifts from the same period back in 2015. The 92009 area includes La Costa, Bressi Ranch and Rancho Carrillo, among other neighborhoods. There is a mix of attached (condos, townhomes, twinhomes
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04/20/2016
Q1 2016 Market Report for Carlsbad 92010 The first quarter of 2016 has been a relatively busy market, with some notable shifts from the same period back in 2015. This area, in large part, includes Calavera Hills, Tamarack Point, The Summit, The Foothills at Carlsbad and other areas to the west bu
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04/19/2016
Having a checklist of things to do is a great way to make sure nothing is missed. Gary lays out a terrific "cheat sheet" here for home sellers so they can maximize their selling opportunity. Everything you need to know in a clearly laid-out list of to do's. I hope you will stop by Gary's original
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04/19/2016
