carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Sellers, Are YOU Prepared for Your Home Inspection?
- 04/10/13 07:11 AM
Carlsbad Sellers, Are YOU Prepared for Your Home Inspection?
The home inspection is a critical part of the real estate purchase process for the buyer, and one phase that causes a great deal of anxiety for most buyers, and sellers.
While a home inspection is not required, it is highly recommended for buyers of Carlsbad homes, and most elect to make their purchases contingent upon a home inspection. Sellers, you should expect this.
As a Carlsbad seller, the more prepared you are for your home inspection, the easier it will likely be, or there will at least be … (2 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in March 2013
- 04/09/13 12:50 PM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in March 2013? The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for March show several changes from last month. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing;the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the truth about the local Carlsbad real estate market, especially one that is shifting as ours is. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions benefits you as … (9 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Quarry Creek Development in Carlsbad Approved by the City Council
- 04/03/13 01:07 AM
Quarry Creek Development in Carlsbad Approved by the City Council
A new housing project has been given the go-ahead in Carlsbad California.
The Quarry Creek Development in Carlsbad, a 656 planned community of homes, has been approved by the City Council amidst much controversy and debate, and efforts to prevent the approval.
Or at least attempts to encourage scaling back the size.
Advocates of open space have faced off with supporters of affordable housing in Carlsbad for an extended period to attempt to preserve the space rather than creating another housing development.
Debates have centered … (10 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad Opens in August 2013
- 03/25/13 12:19 AM
Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad Opens in August 2013
The newest addition to the Carlsbad Unified School District, Sage Creek High School, opens in just a few months with its freshman class.
A high school with only freshman?
Yes, it’s true here in Carlsbad.
Originally planned to open with both a freshman and sophomore class, and adding 1 class per year over the next couple of years to reach the full complement of 4 grades, Sage Creek High School will now only open with 1 class in 2013.
Enrollment selections for either of the 2 … (2 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: 4-Bedroom Home for Sale in Carlsbad California Coming Soon!
- 03/18/13 01:09 PM
4-Bedroom Home for Sale in Carlsbad California Coming Soon!
A wonderful 4-bedroom multilevel home will be hitting the Carlsbad California real estate market very soon, in the 92008 area. This is great news for buyers looking for a 4 bedroom Carlsbad home and struggling with our limited inventory.
Here are a few reasons to be excited about this home:
Traditional sale NOT an REO or Short Sale
4 bedrooms ~ 2.5 baths
2800+ SF ~ 2-Car Attached Garage
3 Fireplaces
Large Family Room with Office Nook
Solar Panels to help keep utility costs down
Dual pane … (6 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: 4-Bedroom Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California
- 03/17/13 08:57 AM
4-Bedroom Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California
Buyers on the hunt for a new home in Carlsbad are often interested in purchasing a 4-bedroom house, for a host of reasons:
Room for all Members of the Household
Additional Room for Guests
1 or more Home Offices
Fortunately, despite the low inventory (as of February, about 1.8 months worth, at the current rate of sales) buyers can find a number of 4-bedroom homes for sale in Carlsbad in a range of prices and sizes from around the mid $500s into the millions.
Start your search now, … (2 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Blue Lagoon Estates in Carlsbad California
- 03/15/13 12:07 AM
Blue Lagoon Estates in Carlsbad California Blue Lagoon Estates is a small ungated community of 19 detached single family homes in a residential area close to commuting routes, Carlsbad Village, and the Carlsbad beaches.
If you are interested in Carlsbad homes for sale in the $700,000 - $900,000 range near the coast this may be the community for you. Blue Lagoon Estates is just off Park Street, less than a mile to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon (with a variety of water activities) and less than 2 miles to the Carlsbad beaches.
This small community offers a well-groomed neighborhood of single … (5 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: A Funky Front Door Key Yields Funky Results in Carlsbad Homes for Sale
- 03/04/13 11:41 PM
A Funky Front Door Key Yields Funky Results in Carlsbad Homes for Sale
Yes, it’s true.
The front door key is much more than just a key to the door, it’s a potential key to success, or failure, in selling your Carlsbad home.
Here’s why.
Curb appeal and that first impression are so important to selling a home. Assuming buyers have gotten past the photos on the Internet and are suitably impressed, the next step they will take is to tour your home.
From the moment they drive up buyers are analyzing, evaluating and responding emotionally … (9 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in February 2013?
- 03/04/13 02:10 AM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in February 2013? The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for February show several changes from last month. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
Media reports speak in general terms, so their information may not represent the truth about the local Carlsbad real estate market, especially one that is shifting as ours is. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions benefits … (2 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Sorry, Too Late
- 02/28/13 10:11 AM
Sorry, Too Late
This is the message buyers are getting on a regular basis about Carlsbad homes for sale, and more quickly than they expect these days. It can be frustrating.
Sometimes it’s the “pending” status you see in the MLS within days of a home hitting the market, or even right away.
The number of Carlsbad homes for sale (mostly resales) now stands at 281 homes as of today, down 4%, another decline, from January 2013.
Since January 454 homes have gone pending or sold. Of these 30% were gone in 7 days or less, and … (20 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Single Story Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California
- 02/25/13 12:35 PM
Single Story Homes for Sale in Carlsbad California
Buyers interested in single story homes for sale in Carlsbad have a number of options.
Single story homes are not always easy to find, in part because many builders do not build them due to the price of land and construction costs, but some neighborhoods have a decent share of single story homes for sale in a range of prices, including Aviara and La Costa whether your budget is around $400,000 or over $1 million.
Single story homes work well for a host of reasons.
Some homeowners simply prefer … (5 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in January 2013?
- 02/03/13 12:05 PM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in January 2013? The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for January show a number of changes from last month. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the truth about the local Carlsbad real estate market, especially one that is shifting as ours is. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions … (2 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: La Costa Greens in Carlsbad CA - Master Planned Community
- 01/29/13 08:05 AM
La Costa Greens in Carlsbad CA - Master Planned Community
Where is La Costa Greens Located?
La Costa Greens is a popular master planned community located in the area of South Carlsbad known as La Costa (home of the world famous Omni La Costa Spa and Resort), just north of the resort and east of El Camino Real, and approximately 3 miles inland from the Carlsbad beaches.
Looking for a home in La Costa Greens?
Are you interested in homes for sale in La Costa Greens in Carlsbad? Click the link to find all the currently available homes for sale in La Costa Greens.
Why do … (1 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Local Housing Market Conditions for Carlsbad CA and Nearby Communities (as of December 2012)
- 01/19/13 11:34 AM
Local Housing Market Conditions for Carlsbad CA and Nearby Communities (as of December 2012)
There’s lots of confusion out there about what is going on in the housing market, which often results in indecision about selling and/or buying your home.
So what is the reality of our local housing market in Carlsbad and nearby North San Diego coastal communities? How are prices and how much inventory do buyers have to consider?
So did the market shift again by the end of 2012?
Take a look at the data from the MLS to better understand the housing … (0 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad CA -The Ultimate Master Planned Community
- 01/18/13 06:20 AM
Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad California, the Ultimate Master Planned Community
Buyers interested in Carlsbad real estate and who prefer to live in a subdivision may find the homes at Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad California suit their style perfectly. WHERE IS BRESSI RANCH LOCATED?Bressi Ranch is located at the junction of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. The community is about 4 miles inland, 35 miles from downtown San Diego, about 100 miles south of LA, and 6 miles from Carlsbad Village.
WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE IN BRESSI RANCH?Bressi Ranch prides itself on walkability, a comfortable sense of community, and easy access to parks, … (0 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: La Costa Towne Square in Carlsbad - It Really Is Going to Happen in La Costa Carlsbad
- 01/17/13 12:29 PM
La Costa Towne Square in Carlsbad It Really Is Going to Happen in La Costa Carlsbad
A new retail and housing development is in the works in the La Costa area of Carlsbad.
When will La Costa Town Square in Carlsbad be Built?
After a several year hiatus (since I last wrote about this in 2009) the La Costa Towne Square is finally moving ahead, with grading off and running as of January 2013, on the site at the corner of La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe in Southeast Carlsbad.
The project … (7 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Marea in Aviara, Carlsbad California – Resort Residential Community
- 01/15/13 05:35 AM
Marea in Aviara, Carlsbad California – Resort Residential Community Marea in Aviara is a small community of 95 detached homes in a resort residential area very close to the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort and just a couple of miles inland from the ocean.
If you are interested in Carlsbad homes for sale for under $800,000 near the coast in a gated area this may be the community for you.
Marea is just off Aviara Parkway and adjacent to the Park Hyatt Hotel grounds, and offers an attractive, well-groomed neighborhood of single family detached homes less than 1 mile from the … (9 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Parents You Need to Make a Choice of High Schools Soon!
- 01/07/13 01:07 PM
Carlsbad Parents You Need to Make a Choice of High Schools Soon!
That’s right.
Carlsbad parents of high school students have until 4 pm on February 8, 2013 to choose the high school they want, or their kids want, to attend for 2013.
This applies only to current 8th and 9th graders.
The new Carlsbad Senior High School, Sage Creek High School, is slated to open in the Fall of this year with 9th and 10th grades only. 11th grade will be added the next year (2013 10th graders) and seniors in 2015.
Sage Creek … (5 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Sales of Million Dollar Homes Surge in 2012
- 01/04/13 03:00 AM
Sales of Million Dollar Homes in the Carlsbad Area Surge in 2012
Recent reports about the shifts in the housing market have also targeted the changing high-end market…homes sales over $1 million.
National Perspective
N.A.R. reports that year-over-year, from 2011 to 2012, million dollar+ home sales increased in all regions of the country (see the infographic below). A recent Wall Street Journal article also reported the burgeoning sales of million dollar homes.
While in some communities $1 million may be near the bottom of the range of home prices, in others there may be only a few homes selling at … (27 comments)
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carlsbad homes for sale: Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in December 2012?
- 01/02/13 11:40 PM
Carlsbad Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market in December 2012? The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for December show a number of changes from last month. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
Media reports speak in general terms, so information may not represent the truth about the local Carlsbad real estate market, especially one that is shifting as ours is. Having data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions … (5 comments)
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