moving: What is the Carlsbad Village by the Sea Lifestyle?
- 01/30/16 05:15 AM
What is the Carlsbad Village by the Sea Lifestyle?
No doubt there are many answers to this question, depending on who you ask (residents, visitors, different age groups, part-timers), but perhaps with a similar theme running through them.
Enjoy the slideshow below for an introductory glimpse at life here in Carlsbad (not just the Village)
Naturally when one thinks of Carlsbad, and specifically Carlsbad Village, the immediate lifestyle theme centers around the beach. With 7 miles of coastline, many settle here, or visit, to be near the beach and enjoy a myriad of activities in the water, on the beach, and nearby.
There’s something very … (12 comments)
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moving: A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 5)
- 12/06/14 11:47 AM
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 5)
In this home buyer series we’ve talked about the importance of getting pre-approved, the need to be focused in your home search and clarify what it is that you are looking for, hiring a personal coach (your buyer’s agent) and getting educated about the local real estate market . Here are the links to these 4 steps in your 2015 home purchase game plan:
READ:
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 – A Series (Part 1 Getting Pre-Approved)
A Home Buyer’s Game Plan for 2015 … (8 comments)
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moving: Who Says Getting a Loan & Buying a New Home is Easy?!
- 11/26/14 02:22 AM
Who Says Getting a Loan and Buying a New Home is Easy?
Thoughts from a New Homeowner
I doubt that most people getting a mortgage and buying a new home these days would say it’s easy.
Oh, it can go very well with the right people to help you from start to finish – title, escrow, lender, buyer’s agent – but it is not, by a long-shot, stress free.
Don’t forget the stress of getting your home (yes, it’s filled with all kinds of stuff that you need to get rid of, isn’t it?) packed … (8 comments)
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moving: Getting Rid of Your Stuff
- 11/02/14 12:38 AM
Getting Rid of Your Stuff
You’re moving to a new home and it’s time to get rid of stuff (this post was inspired by a post by good friend, Pat Kennedy, about the realities of down sizing.)
Or you are preparing your home to sell after many years and discover there is far more stuff than you realize that needs to go before your home is ready for showings.
Or as trustee you have a loved one’s home to sell and need to go through all their stuff first. It can be hard going through someone … (23 comments)
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moving: Do I Need Proof of Funds (POF) in My Relocation?
- 08/08/14 12:01 PM
Do I Need Proof of Funds (POF) in My Relocation?
When buying a new home in your relocation, you should expect to provide proof of funds (video), often abbreviated in the real estate world as POF. This is essential if you are paying cash, but a smart thing to do even when you are getting a loan.
Sellers want to know that you are qualified to purchase (e.g., have a current written pre-approval) and that you have the funds on top of the financing for the purchase (i.e., the deposit, a.k.a. earnest money deposit; the down payment, and the … (48 comments)
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moving: Handling the Closing on Your Home in Your Relocation
- 08/08/14 01:41 AM
Handling the Closing on Your Home in Your Relocation
I often get asked by people who are moving to Carlsbad, or nearby, from out of the area – How do we handle closing? Do we have to be here?
You might also know it as settlement, if you are from another state, but closing here in Carlsbad, and throughout Southern California, is pretty easy to handle.
[see the video at the bottom of the page]
You don’t sit around a table, sign papers and exchange keys as they do in some states. It all happens behind … (6 comments)
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moving: Can You Make a Contingency Offer in Your Relocation?
- 08/06/14 11:51 PM
Can You Make a Contingency Offer in Your Relocation?
A common question relocating buyers ask me, if they are selling a home and want to buy a new one, is “Can we make a contingency offer?”
This is one of those “it depends” questions. (see VIDEO at bottom of page)
Many relocation buyers have to sell their current home in order to buy another; lots of homeowners cannot qualify to take on a second mortgage, or may not want to. If so, a challenge in your relocation is trying to buy a new home to move in while … (10 comments)
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moving: 16 Top Relocation Tips - Articles & Videos to Help You Move
- 07/20/14 10:15 AM
16 Relocation Tips Slideshow
Articles and Videos to Help You Move to Carlsbad
The following slideshow provides an overview of the key things you need to know when relocating to Carlsbad or surrounding communities in North San Diego County, or elsewhere. [NOTE - use the scroll bar on the right of the slideshow to advance through each slide]
The complete list of articles (with links) can be found below the slide presentation.
Each article (with video link) provides more detailed information on each of the tips in the slideshow to help you make the best decisions whe moving. Of course I am happy to asnwer … (31 comments)
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moving: Making an Offer in Your Relocation
- 03/10/14 01:24 PM
Making an Offer in Your Relocation
No doubt you are planning to buy a new home when you relocate. Whether or not you are a first time buyer or one who is experienced, if you are moving to a new area and planning to buy there are some things you need to know about making an offer on a new home.
The process of making an offer, and the paperwork, can vary substantially from state to state. Some states are very simple, while others are much more structured and complex.
Keeping that in mind, as a relocating buyer it's critical that you:
1. Discuss the … (30 comments)
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moving: Services for Relocating Sellers
- 02/23/14 11:39 AM
Services for Relocating Sellers
My specialization as a Carlsbad area real estate professional is relocation, both inbound and outbound to Southern California,. While a good portion of my business is buyers relocating to the area, I also work with sellers who are relocating out of SoCal.
In my business I provide a number of services to help sellers who are moving out of the area to assist them in the transition. This is particularly important for those homeowners who have not moved a significant distance before and don't know what to expect.
I have relocated a major distance … (2 comments)
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moving: Why You Should See, Hear, and Touch the Community When Relocating
- 02/09/14 04:17 AM
Why You Should See, Hear, and Touch the Community When Relocating
Moving to an area you don’t know is a tough challenge, even if you know you want to be there, perhaps know people there, and have heard the sorts of things about the area that appeal to you.
At the risk of generalizing, I think most buyers looking for a primary home in a new area have the community at the top of the list of what’s important, not just the house.
Buyers generally buy in a particular community or neighborhood, and are not just purchasing a property, in my … (10 comments)
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moving: Top Tips for Searching for a Home Online in Your Relocation
- 01/16/14 02:39 AM
Top Tips for Searching for a Home Online in Your Relocation
When you are relocating and searching for a home no doubt you are looking online for that perfect property. After all probably 90% or more of buyers find their home that way. And when you are moving a distance online IS the way to go,along with working with a great Realtor!
You can learn so much as a buyer before you ever set foot in a property or in a community. Online searching can save you time, money (e.g., fewer house hunting trips) and frustration. You can learn about the local market … (6 comments)
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moving: Preparing for the Move in Your Relocation
- 01/13/14 07:30 AM
Preparing for the Move in Your Relocation
There is lots of preparation you will need to do when relocating, and one primary task is the actual preparation for your move (see video at bottom of page).
You will need to arrange for movers (see my prior article on video on Questions to Ask Your Movers), of course, but you need to coordinate your personal move out of your house and to your new location, too.
Consider when you have to be out of your house and when your household goods are leaving to plan when you leave but also when to arrive at the … (8 comments)
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moving: Help Your REALTOR® Help You in Your Relocation
- 12/31/13 07:00 AM
How YOU can Help Your REALTOR®
Help You in Your Relocation!
Once you have chosen the person you want to help you finding a home in the new location, you are ready to get to work.
Here are some tips to help your REALTOR® be maximally effective so you can get to where you want to be in a timely, efficient manner.
Respond quickly when you get emails or calls from your REALTOR®. Delays in communication will make it more difficult for your REALTOR® to assist
If you need financing get pre-approved in writing early on
Verify the details of your relocation package, if applicable. Make … (5 comments)
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moving: Finding School, Crime and Other Information During Your Relocation
- 12/29/13 09:33 AM
Finding School, Crime and Other Information
During Your Relocation
Video #9 (see below) in my Relocation Tips Video Series provides some tips on finding school, crime and other information during your relocation. The complete list of articles and videos preceding this one are listed at the bottom of the article.
Buyers often have questions about the schools and crime when seeking a new home and neighborhood. Questions such as “are the schools good in this area” or “is this a safe neighborhood” are common.
The REALTOR you are working with in your relocation should be a good resource of tips on where to get … (6 comments)
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moving: Making Your List and Checking it Twice – Your Relocation Checklist That Is!
- 12/21/13 08:57 AM
Making Your List and Checking it Twice
Why YOU Need a Relocation Checklist!
Video #7 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about having a checklist for your relocation and making sure you check it regularly. The title is in honor of the Christmas season!
Here are the prior articles (with videos) in this series in case you missed them:
Video #6 – Questions to Ask Your Movers
Video #5 - Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
Video #4 – Finding the Right REALTOR® to Help in Your Relocation
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation … (12 comments)
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moving: Questions to Ask Your Movers – Relocation Tips Video Series
- 12/20/13 01:17 AM
Questions to Ask Your Movers
Relocation Tips Video Series
Video #6 in my Relocation Tips Video Series is about the important questions you should ask your movers when selecting the right company to assist you with your move.
Here are the prior articles (with videos) in this series in case you missed them:
Video #5 - Buying vs. Renting When Relocating to Your New Home
Video #4 – Finding the Right REALTOR® to Help in Your Relocation
Video #3 – Moving with a Relocation Package
Video #2 – Getting Pre-Approved
Video #1 – Relocation Expenses
Introduction to Relocation Tips Video Series
A critical step in your relocation is to select the … (2 comments)
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moving: Relocation Tips Video Series from the Southern California Relocation Dude (Jeff Dowler, CRS) Launches
- 12/01/13 11:34 AM
Relocation Tips Video Series from the Southern California Relocation Dude Launches
I’m finally getting something off the ground and into reality, after much thought, and perhaps a wee bit of procrastination. I prefer to think of it as careful planning, however.
One of my areas of expertise and specialization is relocation. I know it well, having experienced it firsthand 4 major times (most recently from Boston to Carlsbad) and helping my Mom relocate from PA to SoCal earlier this summer.
I’ve helped lots of people relocate in and out of Southern California, and also was involved in relocation of employees and benefits programs … (5 comments)
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moving: My Relocation Services for Buyers and Sellers In and Around Carlsbad California
- 09/15/13 03:09 PM
My Relocation Services for Buyers and Sellers In and Around Carlsbad California
One of my niche markets, perhaps the most important one, is relocation…helping buyers and sellers who are relocating a distance. Obviously everyone who buys a new home is moving, but I find that there are more complex issues associated with moving a distance, say hundreds of even thousands of mile, into or out of Southern California.
Having made 4 major moves myself, the most recent from Boston to Carlsbad, and also helping my Mom move from PA to SoCal just last month, I know a bit about … (20 comments)
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moving: Relocation Tip #1 – Questions for Your Movers
- 07/25/13 12:58 PM
Relocation Tip #1 – Questions for Your Movers
Part of the process of preparing for and planning your relocation is figuring out how to get your “stuff” from Point A to Pont B.
A key component of your relocation is selecting a mover you trust to move your household goods a significant distance. While the cost of moving your possession is important, there are important questions you should ask before making a decision.
You certainly don’t want to just pick a mover but should have at least 2 estimates (if you are moving with a relocation package find … (3 comments)
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