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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Open March 1, 2021 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA will open to the public on Monday March 1st, barely a week from now.  2020 was certainly different, given the pandemic, and the Flower Fields were open to the public less than 3 weeks before the Governor issue...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
Throwback Thursday: The Orioles are Back in Carlsbad  It seems a fitting Throwback Thursday topic since I saw my first male oriole for 2021 this morning at the jelly feeder. I knew the time was near as they reportedly migrate back from Mexico around the beginning of March and hang out in our area...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
Resources for Carlsbad Home Sellers for 2021 If you are considering selling your Carlsbad home in 2021, or perhaps have a home in a nearby community, I believe you will find these resources helpful as you start thinking about what lies ahead. HOME SELLER GUIDEMy 2021 Winter Home Selling Guide is ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 9
Shop with the Chef Dinner Series in Carlsbad VillageSummer 2019 Here’s another important Foodie Alert for Carlsbad residents! The popular farm-to-table Shop with the Chef dinner series is returning this summer, and a limited number of guests can join Chef Brad of The Compass in Carlsbad Village t...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 17
A Fruitful Patchwork Quilt at the Farmers Market in Carlsbad  We were at the Carlsbad Village Farmers Market (held every Wednesday in the heart of the Village) today to buy provisions for dinner and the rest of the week. For some reason the colorful produce, flowers, and prepared foods seemed esp...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
The Foundry Artist Studios Presents “Take 5” Exhibition and Reception June 27, 2019 The popular Foundry Artist Studios at the New Village Arts Theater, founded in 2009, hosts regular artist receptions which are always a visual delight. This Thursday, June 27, the Foundry is having a reception and...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Single Family Homes for Sale in Bressi Ranch in CarlsbadJune 2019 Market Update Bressi Ranch is a master planned community in Carlsbad, adjacent to and north of the La Costa area in 92009, south of Palomar Airport Road, and east of El Camino Real.  Here’s an aerial tour of the Bressi Ranch commun...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Q1 2019 Market Report for Carlsbad Attached Homes The first quarter of 2019 was busy for the Carlsbad housing market with some significant shifts from 1 year ago.  Carlsbad offers a wide variety of attached (condos, town homes, twin homes) and detached single family homes, in gated and ungated co...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 12
Red, White and BOOM 4th of July Fireworks & More in Carlsbad 2019 Our 4th of July holiday is around the corner now that summer is here, with plenty of celebrations and fireworks in and around Carlsbad, along with private festivities, cookouts and picnics. There will be crowds at the beach and lot...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
Happy Summer 2019 in Carlsbad Today is the 1st day of summer. Hard to believe it's the longest day already (yeah, and then we go the other direction!) and July 4th is just around the corner. There are lots of flowers out and I enjoyed my walk in the neighborhood.  If you need things to do in Carl...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
Enjoy the California Wine Festival in Carlsbad June 21 and 22 Tomorrow is the first day of summer…Happy Summer 2019!  And if you are a wine lover and foodie it’s a great opportunity to taste some fine wines and enjoy some special foods from our state. The California Wine Festival will take place ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 11
Here’s the Most Recent Carlsbad Art Wall MuralJune 2019 The newest Carlsbad Art Wall (CAW) was painted this past weekend, June 15 and 16 by Carlsbad artist, and founder of the CAW in 2015, Bryan Snyder.   Be sure to check out his Instagram page. @ToBeByTheSea and @Gentle_Giant_Illustrations assis...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
2019 Flicks at the FountainBegins Thursday July 11 in Carlsbad Village We still have a little time before summer officially arrives (1 week from Friday), and summer activities will be ramping up in Carlsbad, including outdoor movies. The 7th annual Carlsbad Village Flicks at the Fountain series b...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
The Changing Face of Carlsbad Village Carlsbad Village has been changing since we moved here in April 2005. We didn’t get to the Village then as much as we do these days since we lived further away than we do now, but it’s always been fun to visit and explore all that the Village offers, and enjo...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for May 2019 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with several 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 ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 26
Jeune et JolieA New Favorite Restaurant in Carlsbad Village Carlsbad has added a number of restaurants in the last couple of years. I have yet to try them all, but my dining experience last night at Jeune et Jolie that opened this past December could become a new favorite. Jeune et Jolie, billed ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 19
Fun at Legoland California in Carlsbad June 2019 I spent a few hours yesterday at Legoland California with my daughter, her husband and my 4-year-old granddaughter for her birthday which was the 28th. It was a blast. Of course having the opportunity to experience Legoland through the eyes, and en...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Carlsbad 3-Bedroom Homes for SaleMay 2019 Market Update Carlsbad home buyers are often interested in buying 3-bedroom homes when engaged in a home search. For some home buying tips and advice check out How to Buy a Home (video series of 1 - 2 minute videos). You might also want to downloan my fre...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 11
Extremes in the Carlsbad Real Estate Market for 2018 and 2019 There are often some interesting extremes in the Carlsbad housing market. Sometimes you can’t help but wonder about these statistics. What is the range of pricing, especially on the beach?Why does someone have a home that large, or tha...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 10
Carlsbad 4-Bedroom Homes for SaleMay 2019 Update It’s not unusual that Carlsbad home buyers want more space than a 3-bedroom single family detached home can offer. Perhaps that’s you?  The reasons, of course will vary – a need for multigenerational living, or to accommodate an expanding household...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 9
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Starts June 21, 2019 Summer starts June 21, and coincidentally so do the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks.  No doubt for many Carlsbadians the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a highlight of summertime in Carlsbad, other than time at the beach. Ind...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Seagrove Town Homes in Carlsbad VillageMarket Update as of May 23, 2019 The Seagrove community (SEE MAP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE) was built in Carlsbad Village beginning in 2015 and offers buyers the chance to live an urban lifestyle at the edge of the Village, in close proximity to all it has to offer ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 12
Where Do I Park at My New Home? While the question of where to park at your new home is a simple one, the answer may not be. Where you park in your new neighborhood/community depends on a number of factors, and as part of your due diligence BEFORE you buy a new home you want to understand the par...

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