carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Relocation - Tips to Make the Most of House Hunting for Buyers
- 09/11/07 05:16 PM
Some areas of the country are more prevalent for relocation than others, and Carlsbad (and San Diego in general) is one such place. Many agents, especially in this market, I expect, will work with relocation clients, while others specialize in these buyers because of their interest and experience. Whether or not you are a specialist in this niche market, there are things that can be done to make the most of the experience for your buyers.
There are a number of strategies you can, and should, employ to impress your clients who are relocating. But once they start the actual process of … (12 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Homes - How Far Is It To?
- 09/08/07 03:04 PM
A question Carlsbad buyers often have is "How far is it to _____?" It seems this is typically focused on things like the beach (especially in my area in coastal Carlsbad), public transportation, the city (San Diego), golf options and so on. I suspect you have the same experience, with different buyers focusing on different venues depending on their particular needs (seniors perhaps need to be near medical facilities; buyers with kids want to be near certain schools). (photo courtesy of Andertho at Flickr)
I'm curious - how do you handle these questions?
My personal approach is to suggest that people verify the distances … (2 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Homes - Market Report for August 2007
- 09/06/07 10:08 AM
Here is a summary of the housing statistics from the MLS for Carlsbad for the month of August (this information does not include private sales or homes sold through builders that are not in the MLS).
Homes for sale - 532 detached, 288 attached (up 4% from July)174 detached and 99 attached homes came on the market in August578 detached and 257 attached homes have sold in the last 6 monthsAbsorption (inventory) is 5.5 months for detached (same as July) and 6.7 months for attached homes (slight increase from July)Average marketing time was 60 days for attached and 67 days for detachedMedian … (8 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Real Estate - Is There Mold in YOUR House?
- 09/05/07 02:59 AM
Is there mold in your Carlsbad home? Did the home inspection for the property you are trying to buy reveal possible mold?
It's likely the answer is YES in many Carlsbad homes. It's important to know that mold is very common both indoors and out, and molds provide a useful service by destroying dead or decaying plant matter. However they can also cause problems indoors - destruction of wall, ceiling, roof or floor surfaces, and may pose a health hazard for many people.
In recent years the presence of mold has become a much larger issue in real estate transactions and … (18 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: How to Make it Easy to Sell Your Carlsbad Home
- 08/30/07 02:46 AM
Are you interested in knowing how to make your Carlsbad home easy to sell? It's not that difficult, even in today's market. You just to need to have the right ingredients.
The most obvious, which you already know, but perhaps are ignoring, is PRICE. If you price it right, it will sell. It might not be the price YOU want, but the market doesn't listen to sellers, or agents for that matter. And if the price is not right, well, you might as well stop reading this right now, since the rest I have to share with you won't make a lick … (10 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Shopping - Henry's Market
- 08/28/07 03:10 AM
MORE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION:
Fans of Coastal San Diego - a fun blog about living in the San Diego area, including Carlsbad. I would love to have you stop by and add your own thoughts and recommendations.
Relocation A to Z - everything buyers and sellers need to know about relocation to Carlsbad, or anywhere else.
First Time Buyer Central - for new AND experienced buyers
Click photo to link to my personal website to search for Carlsbad homes (and San Diego in general), download FREE buyer and seller reports, search for community resources and more.
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carlsbad real estate: Why Oh Why Must We Pay Taxes?
- 08/27/07 01:59 AM
I remember a line from one of the Absolutely Fabulous series shows when Edina, in court following DUI charges, bemoans "Why oh why must we pay taxes? ...Why don't you just tax the stupid people?"
Taxes are probably on everyone's list of things they don't like, or don't want to pay. The point of this post, however is NOT to debate this issue, or to convince you of the value of your property taxes.
(photo courtesy of Flilckr and AMICHAELMURRAY)
However, there are some things you should know if you are purchasing a Carlsbad home, or elsewhere in this area (California). … (16 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Homes - Alga Hills in La Costa
- 08/23/07 10:07 AM
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carlsbad real estate: What is that Noise?
- 08/22/07 11:15 AM
Having sold real estate in the city in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now in Southern California in the Carlsbad area, NOISE has taken on a lot more meaning than it used to. [photos courtesy of Flickr. Highway photo is NOT of the freeway in Carlsbad]
I have been asked many times by buyers about noise. Or they have commented on it, or have inquired if a particular area is "noisy." Unfortunately I don't know what that means.
Let me rephrase that - I don't know what that means for you, Mr./Mrs./Ms. Buyer. I do know what it means to me, what I am willing … (18 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Sellers - Don't Be Saboteurs
- 08/21/07 03:20 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 it hard, if not impossible, to sell their homes in a reasonable time frame and for top dollar.
Or they are not doing the things they ought to do that would facilitate a sale.
And they make other comparable homes look like a better value.
So what might these sources of sabotage … (18 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Building Projects
- 08/19/07 07:57 AM
I wrote an earlier post about the importance of knowing about building projects in your area, whether you are a buyer or a seller, since they may have an impact on someone's willingness to buy. And knowing what to disclose is also important.
Carlsbad is a community known for its smart growth (see my earlier article on this) and managing its construction projects, especially residential - they even have a 20-year plan. This is good for residents as well as the town.
There are several projects that are worth knowing about if you are thinking of buying Carlsbad real estate. Some are in … (2 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Waterfront Homes in North County San Diego
- 08/15/07 10:09 AM
Some buyers, who can afford it, are interested in acquiring waterfront real estate in San Diego's North County. Despite the beautiful beaches and miles of coastline, achieving this goal is not easy, for a number of reasons.
(at left - blufftop homes at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas)
COST - a big factor. It is rare to find anything on the water for less than $1 million, and many homes are substantially more (into the mid to high 7 figures). And there may be additional purchase and maintenance costs associated with being on the waterfront due to erosion issues, the need for geological studies, the … (8 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for July 2007
- 08/13/07 03:24 AM
The following is a summary of market conditions from the MLS for Carlsbad for the month of July. These data do not include information from any private sales or homes sold through builders that are not in the MLS.
Homes for sale - 497 detached, 295 attached (down 1% from June)142 detached and 79 attached homes came on the market in July538 detached and 268 attached homes have sold in the last 6 monthsAbsorption (inventory) is 5.5 months for detached (a small decrease from June) and 6.6 months for attached homes (also a decrease)Average marketing time was 62 days for attached and … (8 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Real Estate - Brindisi, A Gated Residential Enclave in Aviara
- 08/04/07 04:26 PM
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carlsbad real estate: Luxury at a Fraction of the Price
- 07/30/07 09:28 AM
Luxury comes with a price, typically a steep one. Not everything that is pricey will be considered luxurious, but in general the two go hand in hand. Does this mean you can buy a multi-million dollar luxury home at a fraction of the price? Probably not.
But you can have luxury at a fraction of the price.
How?
Fractional ownership provides consumers with a means to have luxury items for less money, and perhaps when full-ownership does not make the most sense from a financial or usage standpoint. It has been a common means of owning real estate for years.
Take … (12 comments)
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carlsbad real estate: New Homes in La Costa (Carlsbad)
- 07/22/07 03:48 PM
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carlsbad real estate: Match Play - New Luxury Condos on the Golf Course at La Costa (Carlsbad)
- 07/22/07 11:19 AM
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad, California - Top Things to Like About Living Here
- 06/29/07 08:04 AM
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carlsbad real estate: Carlsbad Real Estate - Bella Lago, A Luxury Gated Enclave in Aviara
- 06/20/07 02:35 AM
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carlsbad real estate: Aviara Point - A Luxury Gated Enclave in South Carlsbad
- 06/19/07 03:27 PM
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Some areas of the country are more prevalent for relocation than others, and Carlsbad (and San Diego in general) is one such place. Many agents, especially in this market, I expect, will work with relocation clients, while others specialize in these buyers because of their interest and experience. Whether or not you are a specialist in this niche market, there are things that can be done to make the most of the experience for your buyers. 
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