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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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The Jacarandas are in Full Bloom in Carlsbad  The purple Jacarandas, native to South America but planted widely in sub-tropical and tropical areas, may be one of my favorite blooming trees. I call it purple but I suppose it could be indigo. In any case, they are in full bloom, and the Aviara area...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Carlsbad Art in the Village 2020 will be August 23rd The 22nd Annual Art in the Village Fair for 2020 was scheduled for June 28th, earlier in the summer than in the past, but has now been moved to August 23rd, given the pandemic and current restrictions. This popular annual art fair is being spon...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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7 Issues to Consider for Choosing a Gated Community in Carlsbad Carlsbad home buyers are sometimes interested in buying a home in one of our gated communities. But unless you know a specific community you specifically want to live in, the question is…how do I choose the gated community that’s rig...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 15
State Street Farmers’ Market to Re-Open in Carlsbad Village Today There’s some great news for those who have missed the weekly State Street Farmers’ Market in Carlsbad Village, closed since mid-March – they are re-opening TODAY in a limited fashion.  As one would expect, and hope for, they are cr...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 5
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for April 2020 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with some shifts from last month and 1 year ago. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing (the numbers are derived from the M...

By Dennis and Sunshine Smith - REALTOR®, Making a Difference 4U in San Diego Real Estate
(RE/MAX Connections)
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Beautifully updated Carlsbad home in an excellent location! Enjoy peace, privacy, and space in this beautiful Carlsbad home. Set on a large lot with plenty of side space, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and 1,909 square feet of living space. You'll love its new fixtu...

By Dennis and Sunshine Smith - REALTOR®, Making a Difference 4U in San Diego Real Estate
(RE/MAX Connections)
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Enjoy privacy and serenity in this Carlsbad OH home Welcome to your new home in Carlsbad! Nestled on a large private lot in a peaceful residential community is a beautifully updated 2-story home packed with everything you want. Combining elegance, sophistication, and space, this contemporary home...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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3-Bedroom Homes for Sale in CarlsbadApril 25, 2020 Market Update Many Carlsbad home buyers are searching for 3-bedroom detached single family homes when it’s time to buy a new home, or the first one.  Some Carlsbad buyers are first time home buyers, some are moving up, while others are down-sizin...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Throwback Thursday:Soon to be a Throwback but When?  The Encina Power Station along the Coast Road in Carlsbad (viewed from above the Carlsbad Flower Fields), about 1.5 miles south of the Village, is soon to be a throwback. Whether you like it or not - and opinions are mixed - the plant is due to...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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4-Bedroom Homes for Sale in CarlsbadApril 23, 2020 Update Carlsbad home buyers sometimes desire more space than a 3-bedroom single family detached home offers, perhaps due to an expanding household or multigenerational living. Maybe a family member needs a home office, or additional guest living ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Wordless Wednesday: Pink Roses I always enjoy the flowers where I live, especially when out walking in our neighborhood or when out showing property.   Right now having the shelter-in-place means a walk, and the flowers are even more meaningful. And with the gorgeous weather we are experiencing r...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Single Story Homes for Sale in Carlsbad Market Update as of April 19, 2020 Plenty of Carlsbad home buyers prefer to buy a single story detached home versus a 2-story if they can. While some Carlsbad home buyers simply prefer a single floor layout, there are those with a specific preference for no...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 44
Your Mask and Your Verbal Communication Wearing a mask may be one of the more common elements of today’s dress code when out and about in public. It was odd to see them at first, but they are so common these days that the people who stand out are those who aren’t wearing them!  And the variety is...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Wordless WednesdayFuschia-Pink Flowers to Brighten the Day in Carlsbad  It's been a gorgeous day here in Carlsbad, perhaps the nicest we've had in a few weeks - high 60s by the beach, almost 80 inland. It was especially welcome after the chilly and rainy weather we had all last week until Sunday ...

By Dennis and Sunshine Smith - REALTOR®, Making a Difference 4U in San Diego Real Estate
(RE/MAX Connections)
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Are you looking for an affordable well-maintained home in a peaceful 55+ community located just minutes away to the beach? If you are, you may want to consider buying a home for sale in Peacock Hills in Oceanside CA.Living in a Peacock Hills home means living the active lifestyle many 55+ adults ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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A Rainy Friday in Carlsbad - Our Waterfall We've had a LOT of rain this week. While we have seen the sunshine here and there for a few hours, we've had rain and cloudy, gray weather every day since last Sunday. The rain was heaviest last night and went on for hours, causing some flooding in low-l...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 8
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Real Estate Market Report for March 2020 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with some shifts from last month and 1 year ago. These data do not include private sales or manufactured/mobile/multi-family housing (the numbers are derive...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Signs of Our Times The Coronavirus - A Piece of History Signage along the Concrete Boardwalk in Carlsbad Village above the Beach No doubt we are seeing a bit of history right now in terms of the coronavirus pandemic, and the impact on each and every one of our lives, in more ways than we can fath...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 44
Bringing Some Joy to Your Day from the Carlsbad Flower Fields The Carlsbad Flower Fields are a joy to behold every year, from March 1 through Mother's Day. This year is a bit different due to the coronavirus, with the venue closing on March 17th until further notice.  But we can still enjoy the f...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
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Coastal Living in the Quaint Coastal Village of Carlsbad~ Beach Life plus Urban Amenities ~ The opportunity to live in an urban setting, just steps away from all that quaint and charming Carlsbad Village has to offer, and enjoy the coveted beach life all year-round (with some views from your roof...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 14
Goodbye Carlsbad Village Art & Antique MallYou Will be Missed! It seems like just a few weeks ago that I learned about the future demise of the Carlsbad Village Art and Antique Mall. In reality it was last fall when I first heard about this.  This quirky, fun-looking set of buildings has housed m...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 14
Earth Month Celebrations in Carlsbad April 2020  NOTE: Given the Stay-at-Home Order in place in California as of March 19th due to the coronavirus, all Earth Month 2020 activities will either be postponed or canceled. As many other communities will do, Carlsbad will celebrate Earth Month in April...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California)
Comments 8
Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Village Faire Courtyard March 7 and 8 in Carlsbad The Carlsbad Village Faire Shopping Center is a popular dining and shopping destination in the heart of Carlsbad, with an attractive courtyard and fountain that is a wonderful gathering place for residents and...

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