condos: Considerations When Making a Move from a Condo to a Single Family Home - 11/25/15 04:10 AM
Considerations When Making the Move from a Condo to a Single Family Home in Carlsbad California
 
Buyers make the choice of living in a condo versus a single family detached home for a variety of reasons. It may be due to cost or perhaps a desired lifestyle. Either way, there are things to consider, and perhaps trade off, when making one choice versus the other.
 
When deciding to make a move from condo ownership to purchasing a single family detached home in Carlsbad, there are several considerations.
 
First, you can expect to pay more for a single family detached home than you will for a … (6 comments)

condos: 2 Bedroom Single Story Condo in Palm Desert, CA - 04/24/14 10:32 AM
2 Bedroom Single Story Condo in Palm Desert, CA
Coming very soon for your consideration, 40850 Breezy Pass Road Unit B is a single story 2-bedroom 2-bath, 925 SF condo offering abundant opportunities, as a second home, a primary home, or a rental property (for vacation rentals or fulltime) in the California desert city of Palm Desert.
 
 
Sited in the small gated community of Royal Palms adjacent to the Woodhaven Country Club, 40850 Breezy Pass Unit B is a golden opportunity near abundant shopping, dining, services, and recreation and entertainment (golf, tennis, The Living Desert, biking, McCallum Theater) in … (8 comments)

condos: Condos for Sale in Encinitas – Encinitas Condos for Sale: The Lofts at Moonlight Beach Are Available Again (February 2012) - 02/18/12 09:39 AM
Condos for Sale in Encinitas – Encinitas Condos for Sale: The Lofts at Moonlight Beach Are Available Again (February 2012)  
Buyers who want to be close to the beach and who are looking for condos for sale in Encinitas take note.
 
 
 
Yes, it’s true, the Lofts at Moonlight Beach are available for purchase again.
 
The Lofts at Moonlight Beach were completed back in 2008/2009 and were marketed for sale, at pretty hefty prices I might add, despite being 3 blocks from the best beach in Encinitas – Moonlight Beach – and a short distance to the … (8 comments)

condos: Why Do I Need to Buy Condo Insurance? - 02/10/11 12:17 PM
Why Do I Need to Buy Condo Insurance?  First Time Condo Buyer:  Why do I need to buy condo insurance? The HOA fee states that it includes insurance? 
Well, this is an excellent, and often-asked question.
Yes, it's true, the HOA does has an insurance policy that is paid by the residents as part of their HOA fees. However, this policy, usually referred to as a master policy, is limited in scope and in general covers things like the common areas and buildings (policies can vary and this should be verified to determine what they actually cover).
There are 2 very … (12 comments)

condos: San Marcos Homes for Sale | New Townhomes at Magnolia at Old Creek Ranch, San Marcos CA - 12/16/10 04:10 PM
San Marcos Homes for Sale | New Townhomes at Magnolia at Old Creek Ranch, San Marcos CA  There are new San Marcos homes for sale at Magnolia at Old Creek Ranch 
Buyers seeking new townhome construction in the San Marcos real estate market have some new options - the new townhomes at Magnolia at Old Creek Ranch. At this writing there are12 San Marcos homes for sale at Magnolia - 1 home each of Plans 1 through 6, and 2 each of Plans 7, 8 and 9 
Magnolia at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos offers 195 3-story homes (upon completion) … (17 comments)

condos: Carlsbad Homes for Sale in La Costa Meadowridge in La Costa, Carlsbad, California 92009 - 04/06/10 02:18 PM
La Costa Meadowridge - Carlsbad Homes for Sale in La Costa 
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market have lots of options, it is pretty competitive in the under $500K price range. Buyers who are interested in condos and townhomes in La Costa may find the units at La Costa Meadowridge in the eastern side of La Costa near the San Marcos line appealing, given the proximity to amenities and the beaches, overall look and feel, pricing and size.
READ MORE:  Carlsbad Village by the Sea  
La Costa - A Great Neighborhood in Carlsbad, CA
  
La Costa and Carlsbad … (4 comments)

condos: It Shouldn't be this Hard to Buy a Cheap Condo These Days - 01/03/10 10:24 AM
It really shouldn't be this hard to buy a cheap condo in this market.
Granted there are lots of short sales and REOs, especially when you are looking under $100K in North San Diego County (yes, you CAN buy a condo in this price range in America's Finest City these days). Can you believe even a 2-bedroom one? 
Well, you can, but it ain't easy.
Here are the most recent examples just today. 
Scenario 1- vacant condo on lockbox per the MLS. Got to the unit. No lockbox but keys lying in the entry. Nope, they did not work. Per … (8 comments)

condos: Encinitas Real Estate Market - Pacific Pines Racquet Club Condominiums Encinitas California - 09/25/09 05:20 AM
For buyers seeking affordable homes in today's Encinitas real estate market, Pacific Pines Racquet Club condominiums may provide just the right setting.
Located in south Encinitas along El Camino Real, Pacific Pines Condominiums (officially the Pacific Pines Racquet Club) is less than 2 miles to the Encinitas beaches.
READ MORE:  Encinitas - an Eclectic Seaside Community 
Pacific Pines Racquet Club is a conversion in 2002/2003 with all new carpet, appliances (including stackable washer and dryer), granite counters and beautiful wood cabinets, and 3 floor plans - 1 bedroom/1 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath and 2 bedroom/2 bath ranging in size from … (8 comments)

condos: Condos in North San Diego County for under $100,000 - Great News for Buyers - 03/04/09 12:04 PM
In follow-up to my recent post on housing affordability in Carlsbad and nearby communities, and since I often get asked, I though I'd pass along some information on some terrific buys for buyers. 
With escalating prices in recent years it has been near impossible in our area to find anything under $100K or even higher (except for manufactured and mobile housing which is typically in seniors communities). 
That has now changed, and folks who ask "can I buy something for under $100,000?" will get a resounding YES rather than "are you kidding?"

Granted, these are not view homes near the … (12 comments)

condos: Oceanside Real Estate - Glorious Ocean Views at the Oceanside Terraces in Oceanside - 02/26/09 07:10 AM
Oceanside real estate is a study in contrasts, from multimillion dollar oceanfront properties to $70,000 condos, from new construction homes and condos to an abundance of short sales, pre-foreclosures and REOs, from tract housing subdivisions to 55+ communities (seniors). There are ocean views and terrific beaches, and rolling hills and views of the mountains to the north in Camp Pendleton and to the east. 
READ MORE: Oceanside, California - The Changing Face of a North County San Diego Coastal Community 
The downtown area of Oceanside along the coast road, and to the west to the ocean, is undergoing major redevelopment; this … (8 comments)

 
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