relocation: Yikes, We Just Bought a House!! Now What?
- 05/27/12 11:39 AM
Yikes, We Just Bought a House!! Now What?
The emotions run high when you get word that you just bought a house, especially for first time home buyers.
There’s lots of excitement involved in the search process…exploring the possibilities, envisioning yourself in different houses, dreaming about the future, and perhaps feeling some frustrations, too, at not finding exactly what you want where you want it and for the price you want.
There’s the trepidation about making your first offer.
Do you make an offer on a house you like? How much should you offer? Should … (34 comments)
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relocation: Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series)
- 05/23/12 12:14 AM
Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series)
In this 3-part series we’ve discussing issues related to relocation – challenges to confront and some things to think about.
In Part 1 we talked about (1) searching for that new home; (2) using a qualified, knowledgeable REALTOR, and (3) doing your due diligence. If you missed this post, you can read it here >>> Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
In Part 2 we discussed (1) the disadvantage of house hunting from a … (7 comments)
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relocation: Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series)
- 05/20/12 03:01 AM
Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series)
In this series we are discussing issues related to relocation – challenges and things to think about.
In Part 1 we discussed the issues of (1) searching for that new home; (2) using a qualified, knowledgeable REALTOR, and (3) doing your due diligence. If you missed this post, you can read it here >>> Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
Here are some other important matters to take into account in your relocation planning.
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relocation: Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
- 05/16/12 01:20 PM
Serious Real Estate Challenges for Serious Relocation Buyers (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
Serious relocation buyers to Carlsbad, or anywhere for that matter, must take a serious approach to their home searching and the overall process. After all, relocation is a tough job with a host of tasks to navigate successfully.
And if you are moving to an unfamiliar area, coupled with other moving challenges (e.g., jobs, family, pets, cars), on top of daily living and home searching remotely, at times it can seem insurmountable.
Here are some tips for your relocation and issues to keep … (11 comments)
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relocation: Helping Kids Adjust to a Relocation - Things for Kids to Do in Carlsbad and Nearby (Part 2 of 2)
- 04/13/12 09:06 AM
Helping Kids Adjust to a Relocation - Things for Kids to Do in Carlsbad and Nearby (Part 2 of 2)
In the first article in this series I talked about how parents can help their kids adjust to a new move, plus some ways we can be helpful as well. If you missed it check it out.
Helping Kids Adjust to a Relocation - Things for Kids to Do in Carlsbad and Nearby
(Part 1 – Things you can do)
Here are some specific things to do in Carlsbad that likely will appeal to kids.
SPORTS
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relocation: Helping Kids Adjust to a Relocation - Things for Kids to Do in Carlsbad and Nearby (Part 1 of 2)
- 04/05/12 12:13 AM
Helping Kids Adjust to a Relocation - Things for Kids to Do in Carlsbad and Nearby
Relocating to a new community from a distance with kids, especially older ones, can be a challenge. Leaving friends behind and everything they enjoy and are familiar with is tough on everyone.
When you couple that with the fact they may not know anything about the new community, which makes it feel that much more foreign, plus having to meet new kids and start a new school, you have a major emotional situation, for kids and their parent(s).
Bringing … (12 comments)
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relocation: Outdoor Living in Carlsbad California – At Home (Part 1 of 2)
- 03/25/12 12:38 PM
Outdoor Living in Carlsbad California – At Home (Part 1 of 2)
Buyers looking for a home in the Carlsbad CA area often have a common request…to have outdoor space for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle.
That outdoor space request may mean a simple deck or patio, for those living in a condo. But it might mean a full-blown outdoor kitchen and elaborate entertainment area.
Amenities might include a pool (with slide or waterfall), fountain, spa or spool, plenty of hardscape, perhaps on varying levels, firepit(s) or wood burning fireplace, bar area, plentiful seating areas, built-in heat … (7 comments)
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relocation: I’m Off to Preview Homes for Relocating Buyers, and I’ve Got My Preview Kit with Me
- 02/11/12 09:47 AM
I’m Off to Preview Homes for Relocating Buyers, and I’ve Got My Preview Kit with Me
I do a fair amount of previewing of homes, especially for relocating buyers who do not know the area and are not nearby to explore.
I expect you do the same, even for clients in your area.
So often what sounds great to the buyers in the MLS turns out not to be quite what they want, because of location, views, interior configuration, or other issues. I don’t want to waste their time when they are in town for a house-hunting … (72 comments)
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relocation: Why I Like Living in Carlsbad CA
- 01/09/12 09:41 AM
Why I Like Living in Carlsbad CA
It’s easy for me to help buyers who are moving to Carlsbad, because I know the community well.
But I also really like living in Carlsbad so it’s easy to be enthusiastic about all the great reasons to live here.
So that, in many ways, is at the basis of how I choose what to write about - to share what I love, the things I enjoy doing, and what I think others will find interesting. If you were considering moving to Carlsbad, woudn't you want to know why people enjoy … (36 comments)
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relocation: How to Establish a Sense of Community in Your New Home – Some Relocation Advice
- 10/05/11 03:04 AM
How to Establish a Sense of Community in Your New Home – Some Relocation Advice
Many buyers relocate to new homes in communities unfamiliar to them.
They may not know anyone living there or much about the neighborhood, and the larger community may feel strange. The reasons behind the move to the new home vary widely, but the issue for many having made the move is the same – how do I get to know other people and establish a sense of community in my new home?
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Community groups like the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet … (13 comments)
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relocation: Things to Love About Carlsbad California - The Photos Tell the Story
- 06/11/11 06:50 AM
There are many things to love about Carlsbad, California...
Beaches
Shopping
Dining
Neighborhoods
Art
Fairs and Festivals
A Great Outdoor Lifestyle
There are many different reasons WHY people choose to live here, but they all seem to agree - Carlsbad is a terrific Southern California coastal community with something for everyone.
Not convinced? Why not explore the Carlsbad lifestyle in photos - they tell the real story.
Search for Carlsbad Homes for Sale
Search for Homes with Views in Carlsbad
Search for Waterfront Homes for Sale in Carlsbad
Need more information? Visit my websites and start … (17 comments)
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relocation: Our Southern California Anniversary - A Personal Moment
- 03/23/11 04:38 PM
Our Southern California Anniversary Today is a momentous anniversary.
Granted it's not significant like a wedding anniversary.
And one might argue some milestones on AR are more sigifnicant.
Regardless, March 23 is significant - we closed escrow on our home in Carlsbad on this date 6 years ago in our move from Boston to the West Coast. We didn't move in for almost a month due to selling our place in Cambridge, referring on my real estate business, getting some work done in our new home while vacant, and so on.
Having been through a significant relocation (1 of 4) and … (18 comments)
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relocation: Are You REALLY Ready to Move into Your New Home?
- 03/12/11 09:39 AM
Are You REALLY Ready to Move into Your New Home? Of course you are.
You searched, you found, you made an acceptable offer, you got your loan, and you are set to go.
You set up your new utilities to start the day of closing, you arranged for the movers, and now you are really ready.
A word of caution...
It is not unheard of for closing to get delayed these days, for a host of reasons. It may only be a day, but problems with lenders, escrow, or the seller (especially if a bank) can slow things down even with … (20 comments)
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relocation: 10 Top Things to do in Carlsbad and Nearby in the Summer
- 08/10/10 03:11 AM
10 Top Things to do in Carlsbad and Nearby in the Summer
Summer is not yet over so there is still some time to check out my 10 top things to do in Carlsbad and nearby in the summertime.
I could certainly come up with more, but this list should keep you busy AND give you a taste for all that Carlsbad and the surrounding area has to offer.
In no particular order:
Attend a TGIF Jazz in the Parks concert - there are just 2 left, this Friday and next, from 6 - 8 pm at the Calavera Hills … (9 comments)
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relocation: Oceanside Homes for Sale | Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
- 08/09/10 03:04 PM
Oceanside Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
The Oceanside real estate market has undergone many shifts and continues to evolve, especially with the number of distress sales. This report does not include any private sales nor manufactured or mobile 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 reality of the local Oceanside real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller for making informed decisions about … (0 comments)
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relocation: Solana Beach Homes for Sale | Solana Beach Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
- 08/09/10 12:06 PM
Solana Beach Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
Solana Beach is an affluent coastal town south of Encinitas and Cardiff, and among the more expensive coastal communities in the San Diego area.
READ MORE: Solana Beach Real Estate
As a buyer or seller in the Solana Beach real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential in order to make informed decisions; area media reports focus on general market conditions and therefore will not provide an accurate picture of the Solana Beach real estate market conditions.
The following data are taken from the San Diego MLS … (2 comments)
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relocation: Cardiff Homes for Sale | Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
- 08/08/10 06:11 AM
Cardiff Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
As a buyer or seller in the Cardiff real estate market, having information about the current market conditions will enable you to make an informed decision regarding what to do with regard to buying a home in Cardiff, or selling your Cardiff home.
The Cardiff real estate market is small and very localized, and knowing what is going on with regard to inventory and sales is important for making an informed buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky … (3 comments)
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relocation: Carlsbad Homes for Sale | Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
- 08/07/10 05:38 AM
Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for July 2010
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, and the statistics for July show a number of changes from the prior month. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured/mobile housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.
READ MORE:
Carlsbad Village by the Sea
101 Things to do In and Around Carlsbad
Carlsbad California and Historic Route 101 - The Coast Highway
Media reports speak in general terms, so their information may not represent the reality of our local … (5 comments)
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relocation: Homes in San Diego for Under $100,000? WOW | San Diego Real Estate
- 07/27/10 05:45 PM
I wrote an article some time ago that you could buy a detached home or condo in the North San Diego County area for under $100,000. That's still true, although the inventory in this price range has shrunk, and there are limitations on what and where you can buy.
The follow summary DOES NOT include mobile homes or manufactured properties which are land lease. This summary also does not include housing for seniors (55+ communities).
Many communities in North San Diego County do not have inventory in this price range. If you are interested in searching for homes for sale for … (6 comments)
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relocation: Who Ya Gonna Call? A Look at Making a Referral
- 07/25/10 06:05 AM
One of the wonderful things about the ActiveRain network is making friends around the country which becomes an amazing referral network, if you choose to take advantage of it.
I personally have two major referral networks which crossover - fellow CRS members (Certified Residential Specialists) I have gotten to know or seek out, and AR folks. Between the two I have great connections around the country in all the major cities and regions, and many smaller ones. My ideal? A CRS who is on ActiveRain too.
When you have an outbound referral, how do you decide who to call?
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