Please Join us at Chandlers on the beautiful Pacific in pristine Carlsbad, for a fun filled and light hearted Active Rain Meet-up on Wednesday, November 29th at 11:30. As you can see we still have some seats at the table and if we fill this one up we have access to the entire outdoor patio. We'll even save a seat for you Bob Crane.
Do feel free to bring guests and friends and if you're an Active Rain member and have never attended one of our fun and informative gatherings, now is the (14 comments)
Ok folks, this is an opportunity to enjoy an early afternoon or possibly a weekend beach experience on the blue Pacific in beautiful Carlsbad with old and new friends. Jeff Dowler and I will once again be co hosting this fun coastal event so don't miss out.
BTW, Anna Banana Kruchten,CRS,CRB,GRI, this venue is only 10 minutes from the Mcclellan Palomar Airport and I'd be happy to pick you and your passengers up and drive you to and from the airport. So please consider me your personal chauffeur should you be inclined to join us.
Or, Ron and Alexandra Seigel, you folks can (21 comments)
Anyone in Cali want to join us on Wednesday, April 19th from 11:30-1? No need to comment if you're not from Cali. This is an opportunity to learn about California Senate Bill 1069 & Assembly Bill 2299 laws that went into effect on January 17th. You will be getting information straight from the source. Our keynote speaker will be a representative from the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). We will also have a representative from the Loftin Firm Law group to answer questions regarding (6 comments)
For the benefit of those that don't have direct links regarding SB 1069 I have copied and pasted the legislation from their website in its original format. Albeit rather lengthy it answers just about every question that pertains to the Bill. If you have any more quiestions please feel free to ask.
Are Existing Ordinances Null and Void? Yes, any local ordinance adopted prior to January 1, 2017 that is not in compliance with the changes to ADU law will be null and void. Until an ordinance (4 comments)
Summary of Recent Changes to [California Senate Bill 1069] ADU Laws
I will be posting frequently on this subject on several social media and business platforms as I've been getting feedback from several folks seeking more information on this new California mandate/law. Please feel free to repost or pass it on to folks you feel may benefit from it; especially homeowners.
Courtesy of Karen Chapple, UC Berkeley
The California legislature found and declared that, among other things, allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single family and multifamily zones provides additional rental housing (4 comments)
Active Rain's Summertime Meet Up! "Lighthouse Bar & Grill" Oceanside
Come spend a casual early evening with a group of real estate industry folks at our "Summertime Active Rain Meet Up.
Be you a real estate agent, broker, lender, investor, property manager, developer, title, escrow, interior designer, home stager, home inspector, appraiser, contractor, buyer, seller or curious about real estate in general please join us.
July 27th from 4:30-6"30 Oceanside Harbor Village on the water 262 Harbor Drive, Oceanside
"Small Is Beautiful" As It Was For This Mixed Bag of Characters
I thought this title very appropriate given the small quaint yet very thought provoking, motivating and even inspirational group of male misfits that were in attendance at what seems to have become Jeff Dowler CRS and my quarterly co-hosted tradition during the past few years.
As the title suggests we didn't have a sell out crowd at our "Spring Into Action Active Rain Springtime Meet-up." But it was indeed a very interesting group of folks
In fact when I arrived I went to check in with the hostess to let her know that our party of (25 comments)
After previewing a lovely Oceanside Row House that we hope to be closing on May 1st, Janis and I decided to take a nice walk over to the Lighthouse Oyster Bar and Grill which is only about a mile walk, mostly down the beautiful San Luis Rey bike and hiking trail, to the Oceanside Harbor.
Upon our arrival and having worked up an insatiable appetite and thirst we were immediately seated by a very accommodating hostess with an infectious smile outside on the upstairs deck overlooking the beautiful Oceanside Harbor Village.
The New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder combo (8 comments)
Just a reminder to all North County RE Professionals, Stakeholders and Guests to join us on Monday, May 11th from 4:30-7pm.
Want to make a day of it? Come and stay for the day and into the evening.
If you surf, want to take a stroll on the beautiful Solana Beach sand, watch the waves, take a dip there's a State Park parking lot adjacent the Pacific Coast Grill. You can shower, change and park there and won't have to worry about valet service.
A great way to make the best of the day on one of (2 comments)
has been nominated to this World Class Event. This is tantamount to the Oscar Awards for the Interior Design and Architectural Community.
These wonderfully talented masters of their profession are among the best of the best in Interior Design and Architecture.
Needless to say as a very proud Father I would be ever so humbled and grateful should you take a few moments to peruse the many beautiful and creative design (4 comments)