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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 22
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 12
Is nearby shopping an important criterion for you in your Carlsbad home search?Many buyers have particular requests regarding where their new home is to be located, and that often has to do with available grocery shopping. Many of us shop pretty regularly for food, and with the amount of fresh pr...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 18
Access to beaches in California is pretty good, as compared to what I have seen in other parts of the country. There is a fair amount of parking (much of it free) so residents and visitors can readily enjoy the outdoor beach life that California is so famous for.For obvious reasons, beach accessi...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
I remember a line from one of the Absolutely Fabulous series shows when Edina, in court following DUI charges, bemoans "Why oh why must we pay taxes? ...Why don't you just tax the stupid people?" Taxes are probably on everyone's list of things they don't like, or don't want to pay. The point of t...

By Dusty Brazil- San Marcos CA Realtor San Marcos Bank Owned Homes Buyers Agent
(San Marcos Real Estate, Short Sales & Bank Owned Homes)
Comments 0
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
SELLERS in CARLSBAD - For those of you who have not sold your home yet and are vacating it to relocate....beware of your homeowner's insurance.This is a cautionary note to you to check on the status of your policy before you move out, or once you are no longer living in the home while it is for s...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
Buyers looking for Carlsbad homes who are interested in the La Costa area might well be interested in Alga Hills, a subdivision developed in 1989 that is just east of the famed Omni La Costa Resort and Spa on the hills overlooking the golf course, and south of Alga Road.   With easy access to th...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 18
Having sold real estate in the city in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now in Southern California in the Carlsbad area, NOISE has taken on a lot more meaning than it used to. [photos courtesy of Flickr. Highway photo is NOT of the freeway in Carlsbad] I have been asked many times by buyers about no...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 18
This is for you, Mr. and Mrs. Seller. I hope this does not describe you. But it might.I see a lot of Carlsbad sellers who are sabotaging their home sales in this market. I think of them as saboteurs, since they are doing things, either intentionally or not, that are making it hard, if not impossi...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Many Carlsbad buyers are interested in purchasing condos, for a variety of reasons:It's what they can afford in their marketThere is no need to worry about maintenanceSecurity issuesSecond or vacation homeInvestment (rental income)They want to live in the city or in other areas where detached hom...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
Recycling is an important service that is provided by Carlsbad, and other communities, in an effort to help protect the environment, save money, conserve water and much more. It's easy and something that every resident should participate in as much as possible. As concerns about the environment, ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
The largest master planned community in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, La Costa Valley is a fine example of residential planning on rolling hills along the Encinitas border. Located about 30 miles north of San Diego, La Costa Valley offers residents a beautiful community with a school, recreatio...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
I wrote an earlier post about the importance of knowing about building projects in your area, whether you are a buyer or a seller, since they may have an impact on someone's willingness to buy. And knowing what to disclose is also important.Carlsbad is a community known for its smart growth (see ...

By Dusty Brazil- San Marcos CA Realtor San Marcos Bank Owned Homes Buyers Agent
(San Marcos Real Estate, Short Sales & Bank Owned Homes)
Comments 0
Looking for that perfect home for sale in Carlsbad CA, La Costa, Aviara, Rancho Carrillo? Contact a Realtor in Carlsbad CA now to get the job done right. See the best Carlsbad Neighborhoods, including virtual tours, neighborhood reports, area info, and things to do in and around Carlsbad Californ...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 8
I love the rich smell of coffee beans and their brew–and the hissing sounds of expresso machines at work. And what could be more fun than meeting a friend, finding a free table and spending a half hour or so catching up on the details of life? It's also a great way to relax with clients. Carlsba...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
The following is a summary of market conditions from the MLS for Carlsbad for the month of July. These data do not include information from any private sales or homes sold through builders that are not in the MLS.Homes for sale - 497 detached, 295 attached (down 1% from June)142 detached and 79 a...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
North County San Diego has a fine reputation as a retirement area, given the beautiful weather and the many amenities. Not surprisingly there are many 55+ (senior) communities in the area, offering a variety of options in terms of housing style, size, and price and the amenities available in the...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 14
Folks in Carlsbad have a couple of excellent choices for where to purchase their wines. Given how many wines there are being produced today here in California, as well as from France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, South Africa, Australia, Chile, Argentina and more, having someone you can trust, espec...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 9
Aviara was Carlsbad’s first award-winning master-planned community. Located in South Carlsbad, just west of La Costa Resort and Spa, Aviara’s 5000+ residents enjoy a lifestyle that is almost idyllic. With 21 separate neighborhoods, Aviara offers homes ranging from luxury condos at Brindisi to lu...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
Living on the fairways at a golf course is the ideal for some buyers. And if you want to live in Carlsbad, what could be better than a home fronting the La Costa Resort and Spa golf course? Located at the southeast end of the course in South Carlsbad, The Fairways consists of about 145 homes in ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 65
I often find myself thinking about life here in the Carlsbad area as compared to my former life in Cambridge (across the Charles River from Boston) where I lived for about 20 years (well, all total in the New England area).  I've been here 27 months so things are much more familiar, but there are...

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