southern california relocation dude: The 2015 Cardiff Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival and Contest
- 08/06/15 10:56 AM
The 2015 Cardiff Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival and Contest
Perhaps the summer doldrums have set in and you’re bored. And your pooch is bored, too.
What’s a dog to do? Well, Cardiff has the perfect solution to perk you and your weary owner up…
The 2015 Dog Days of Summer Canine Festival and Contest
The very popular Dog Days of Summer Festival will be held in downtown Cardiff by the Sea (a.k.a. Cardiff) on Saturday August 8th from 9:30 am until 6 pm.
This is the 10th Annual Dog Days of Summer Festival in Cardiff, which has grown to become the largest … (16 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Do You Know What Your Buyers and Sellers Know?
- 08/06/15 08:11 AM
Do You Know What Your Buyers and Sellers Know?
This is not a rhetorical question.
Nor is it about testing you to see if you have more real estate knowledge than your clients do. Presumably your experience and training provide that, although there may be exceptions.
It is being aware of what your buyers and sellers are doing online – what they are searching for, where they are searching, and what information they are finding.
There are a plethora of websites out there providing information to consumers about everything real estate. And no lack of major sites for searching for homes for sale (e.g., Realtor, Zillow, … (111 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: What’s My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Worth? Market Report for July 2015
- 08/05/15 01:12 AM
What’s My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Worth?
Real Estate Market Report July 2015
Buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market need information about local and current market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Cardiff homes for sale.
The Cardiff-by-the-Sea housing market is small and very localized, and finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can be tricky due to limited inventory, the diversity of Cardiff properties for sale, and market fluctuations.
Want to learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Cardiff by the Sea – Quintessential Beach Community
A Visual Tour of Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff … (7 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Artistic Crosswalks in Solana Beach CA
- 08/04/15 09:55 AM
Artistic Crosswalks in Solana Beach CA
You can find artistry in all sorts of places if you just watch for it. Some of it can be surprising and a bit out of the ordinary.
I noticed these artsy crosswalks in the Cedros Avenue Design District in Solana Beach when we were in the area to take in art show, Lindu and Friends, at the David Alan Collection.
They certainly catch your attention and perhaps are more obviously to motorists, in addition to being raised about road level. Given the location in this artistic part of town, it's not surprising.
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southern california relocation dude: What’s My Carlsbad Home Worth? Carlsbad Home Sales for July 2015
- 08/04/15 08:15 AM
What Happened in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market?
Carlsbad Home Sales for June 2015
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, and the statistics for July show several shifts 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, and not about the local Carlsbad housing market, especially one that is shifting as ours is. Current data, and knowledge, about the local market conditions benefits you as a buyer or seller so you can make informed purchase … (4 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: How to Sell a Home – Video Tips for Home Sellers (It’s Not Just Price)
- 08/03/15 03:10 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
It’s Not Just About Price
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated, challenging process, requiring time and dedication, no matter how experienced you might be as a seller. Selling your home is not an easy job, even in our busy seller’s market. Plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In this article we talk about an important … (2 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: “Lindu and Friends” at the David Alan Collection in Solana Beach
- 08/02/15 08:35 AM
“Lindu and Friends” at the David Alan Collection in Solana Beach in the Cedros Avenue Design District
Contemporary Indonesian Art Exhibit
The David Alan Collection (gallery website) is a wonderful furniture and accessories gallery in Solana Beach in the popular Cedros Avenue Design District a block over from the Coast Road.
The David Alan Collection is noted for beautiful modern furniture they create and build, as well as a vast collection of artifacts, collectibles, antiquities, Japanese antiques, primitive and folk art, jewelry, statuary, and so much more.
Lindu and Friends is a wonderful contemporary Indonesian art exhibit featuring Lindu Prasekti and a number of other … (4 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Entry Level Pricing in Coastal/North San Diego County – Attached Homes
- 08/01/15 08:58 AM
Entry Level Pricing in Coastal & North San Diego County
Attached Homes
Buyers are often surprised at the cost of housing in our area, especially in certain communities. The San Diego area has a rep for some of the most expensive housing in the country, although behind LA and San Francisco. Even with the down turn and subsequent recovery in process prices are still up there.
Many buyers are not able to afford the average or even least expensive single family home in some communities and so they must settle for an attached home – twin homes (called duplexes in some other parts of … (4 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: A Day off Work in Santa Monica CA
- 07/31/15 09:44 AM
A Day off Work in Santa Monica CA
One of the things I like about being in Carlsbad is the close proximity to things we enjoy doing, like visiting Los Angeles (dining, the grandkids, art).
We took some rare time off and went to Santa Monica last Friday, returning Sunday afternoon (for a client walk-through!).
We stayed a few blocks from the beach and Saturday morning took off for our habitual walk, this time to the Santa Monica beach down Pico Boulevard past Cha Cha Chicken.
There was nothing on the agenda other than taking the whole afternoon to visit with our grandkids, daughter … (18 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: TONIGHT! Free TGIF Concert in the Park in Carlsbad CA
- 07/31/15 04:01 AM
TONIGHT! Free TGIF Concert in the Park in Carlsbad CA
Need something to do tonight in Carlsbad? Like FREE?
The 6th free TGIF Concert in the Parks takes place tonight from 6 to 8 PM at the Poinsettia Community Park.
This concert series is one of the highlights of a Carlsbad summer, and the best entertainment option around, and has been for 30 years!
Great music…beautiful parks…summer evening…FREE!!
What more could you want?
If you’ve not been before, know that the TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is always well attended, with several thousand people and a sea of blankets and chairs enjoying the great outdoors, al … (9 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Entry Level Pricing in Coastal and North San Diego County Communities
- 07/29/15 04:26 PM
Entry Level Pricing in Coastal and North San Diego County Communities
Single Family Detached Homes
Buyers are often surprised at the cost of our housing, especially in some communities.
We do have a reputation for having some of the most expensive housing markets in the country, and even with the down turn and subsequent recovery in process prices are still up there.
Buyers often ask…what can I get for $X in a certain community, or what are the starting prices in X community?
Just to give you a rough idea, based on statistics from my June 2015 market reports, here were the entry level … (20 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: What’s my Solana Beach Home Worth? Solana Beach Market in June 2015?
- 07/29/15 09:44 AM
What’s my Solana Beach Home Worth?
What Happened in the Solana Beach Real Estate Market in June 2015?
Solana Beach is an affluent coastal town south of Encinitas and Cardiff, and one of the more expensive coastal communities in the North San Diego County area.
As a buyer or seller in the Solana Beach real estate market, understanding recent trends and current market conditions is essential so you can make informed decisions about Solana Beach Homes for Sale; media reports focus on general market statistics and do not provide you with an accurate picture of the local Solana Beach housing market.
READ MORE … (2 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Carlsbad Art in the Village 2015 will be August 9 in Carlsbad Village
- 07/29/15 01:54 AM
Carlsbad Art in the Village 2015 will be August 9th in Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad’s outdoor 1-day fairs are legend, and always popular. The 2015 annual Carlsbad Art in the Village will be August 9th in downtown Carlsbad Village along State Street and Grand Avenue.
The Annual Carlsbad Art in the Village is a very popular art event, and the 17th annual should be no exception, with numerous works of art from more than 100 local and regional arts and crafts artists.
The breadth and depth of the artistic offerings is always impressive – fine art, classical and contemporary sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, paintings … (4 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: What’s in YOUR Proof of Funds?
- 07/28/15 04:33 AM
What’s in YOUR Proof of Funds?
It’s common these days, at least in our area, for a seller and listing agent to require proof of funds, or POF as it’s more commonly seen in listings, from buyers with an offer, in particular for cash transactions.
I like to see a POF with all cash offers, and have my cash buyers submit one with their offer (account numbers blanked out). I like to see a POF for offers with loans, too, or have the lender call to verify that the buyer has the funds. It can be particularly important in a multiple offer situation.
If … (16 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: A Bottle of Wine or Windows for the House?
- 07/27/15 02:13 PM
A Bottle of Wine or Windows for the House?
We were in Santa Monica over the weekend to try and take some time off, treat ourselves, and visit the grandkids.
Dinner Friday night was at a long-standing and highly recommended Italian restaurant, Valentino, in Santa Monica.
Dinner was wonderful – excellent food, terrific attentive service, and probably the most amazing wine list I’ve ever encountered.
Valentino is known for their wine list, and has been recognized by the Wine Spectator for years as a result. Indeed, there are around 1200 different wines from Italy (naturally!), France, the US and other countries, and reportedly about … (32 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: How to Sell a Home – Tips for Home Sellers (Telling You the Truth)
- 07/27/15 07:49 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
Telling You the Truth
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated, challenging process. It takes time and dedication, no matter how experienced you might be as a seller. Even though our inventory is low and favors sellers that does not mean selling your home is an easy job. Plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In this … (21 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: 5 Reasons for Using Checklists in Your Real Estate Business
- 07/24/15 02:10 AM
5 Reasons for Using Checklists in Your Business
I love a good checklist, don’t you? I’m not obsessive about them as I know some people are, but I use lists often, personally and in my business. More and more all the time.
In terms of my real estate business I have created multiple checklists (about 20) for:
Buyers (before and during the transaction)
Sellers (before and during the transaction)
Starting a new listing
The transaction once we are under contract
Relocation
Checklists are helpful for the things that I, or clients, do or should do, over and over.
For example, I have a 4-page checklist for all the tasks … (26 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Operation Report Card in Carlsbad to Help Reduce Thefts this Summer
- 07/23/15 06:06 AM
Operation Report Card in Carlsbad to Help Reduce Thefts this Summer
Summer is a time in Carlsbad when thefts from vehicles tends to increase fairly dramatically.
Not only are there more cars parked along the beaches, side streets, at parks and in recreation area, but many people leave their valuables - cameras, wallets - in those vehicles, making break-ins more likely.
Carlsbad has implemented Operation Report Card to help reduce thefts from vehicles, but also to educate consumers about the ways in which they can minimize the likelihood their cars might be broken in to.
Carlsbad police will be providing yellow written … (25 comments)
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southern california relocation dude: Summer in Carlsbad California Means...
- 07/23/15 12:35 AM
Summer in Carlsbad California Means...
Summer in our charming Village by the Sea means all sorts of things:
Beaches and Beaches
Dining outdoors and on the beach
Ice Cream and Gelato
Shopping in Carlsbad Village and at the Premium Outlets Mall
Tourists
Riding Bicycles or Walking along the sea
Golf
Swimming and Surfing
People-watching
Sunsets
And just plain RELAXING!!
Enjoy the Carlsbad lifestyle in the summer, or anytime!
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southern california relocation dude: Should I have a Fire Sprinkler Inspection in my Carlsbad House?
- 07/22/15 10:15 AM
Should I have a Fire Sprinkler Inspection in my Carlsbad House?
For many years fire sprinklers were only required in office builders. Recent legislation here in California means that automatic residential fire sprinklers are now required in all new town homes and one and two-family houses, effective on January 1, 2011. You can read more about this legislation on fire sprinklers here.
An important question, then, is, should I have a fire sprinkler inspection when purchasing a resale home that has a automatic fire sprinkler system?
I recently sold a home in a nearby community that was less than 2 years old. Along with … (15 comments)
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