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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 11
Buyers often have particular requirements for the home they would like to purchase, for any number of reasons. Having a good sense of what you want certainly will save you time and probably prevent you from buying the wrong thing.Here in my area of Southern California homes for sale are listed in...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
I am often asked by prospective buyers about the availability of single story detached homes in Carlsbad and nearby areas.Some buyers require a single story home, because they prefer living that way, or must consider health or age-related issues either now or in the not-to-distant future. These a...

By Serri Yates Rowell, North San Diego Realtor
(Realty Executives)
Comments 0
Our corner of Carlsbad, Southeast, is going to get even better. The Flocke & Avoyer Commercial Real Estate Company has confirmed that the new Bressi Ranch Shopping Center located just off Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte, has signed a lease agreement with Trader Joe's. Talks are still ongoing w...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
For homebuyers looking at Carlsbad homes for sale and interested in a recently-built gated community (around 2001), you might consider Brindisi. Located in the highly acclaimed and upscale resort residential community of Aviara (this community offers a quiet, and small, residential community jus...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 21
I often get asked about earthquakes, now that I live in California. And I certainly have friends and family members tell me they would never live in California because of the earthquakes. I think it's kinda silly, but it's their reality and that's fine. I have noticed one very minor tremor since ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Tonight I witnessed a bit of La Costa history in the making.The La Costa Resort and Spa, just a short walk from my home in Carlsbad, has been the site of the women's Acura Tennis Classic for many years. It's a great event and always draws world-class players.I had the good fortune to attend the q...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
Buyers looking for new construction homes in Carlsbad in the La Costa area should consider the new neighborhood of Trieste, part of the La Costa Greens master planned community. La Costa Greens has been a very popular community for buyers seeking new Carlsbad homes, and Trieste will be no except...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
Carlsbad has a terrific reputation for the arts programs it offers its residents. There is the Cannon Art Gallery (with multiple exhibitions annually), the Museum of Making Music, art programs for kids at the gallery, and the summer TGIF Jazz in the Parks series, among other things. The TGIF Jazz...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 20
I am a non-participant surfer. And I suppose I shouldn't be writing about something that I know almost nothing about. But other people do so why not give it a shot. The inspiration, by the way, is the statue in the photo to the left. More on that later. I know what a surfboard is, that there are...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 3
Have you ever broken your eyeglasses and needed a quick fix? How about some jewelry that you've had for years and which suddenly breaks.If you are in the Carlsbad area, I discovered a terrific repair shop called Hot Shots, right in the heart of Carlsbad Village.I dropped my glasses getting out of...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
One of the pleasures of living near the ocean is having the opportunity to enjoy dining while enjoying the views, either directly on the ocean or within a short distance so you can appreciate the views, sounds and smells.There are a number of opportunities to dine near or on the ocean north of Sa...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 3
The next building of the La Costa Resort Villas at the famed La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad are under construction and are available for acquisition. [photos shown below are of the model unit]. If you are considering a Carlsbad home as a second property, you might find these to your liking, ...

By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
Comments 7
It’s always interesting to know how metropolitan communities stack up when it comes to median household income, and San Diego is no exception. There were a few surprises. I had no idea Carlsbad would outrank Encinitas, or that Poway would beat out Coronado. When to comes to compiling such report...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
If you are interested in homes for sale in La Costa (Carlsbad) and particularly want to purchase a new construction home, here is a list of most of the new home opportunities available to you.La Costa actually has a good number of new construction homes available, in a range of prices and styles....

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
If you are looking at homes for sale in La Costa (Carlsbad) and are interested in new construction, these condos by Michael Crews, a top-notch developer in the area, may be just right.Located directly on the golf course, these 2 bedroom, 2 bath (plus office) homes are ready for purchase. And you ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
La Costa in south Carlsbad has a nice collection of new construction homes. One of the newest master planned communities is La Costa Greens, just off Alga Road and east of El Camino Real.One of the several communities in La Costa Greens that has had great appeal for buyers is Balearas, a wonderfu...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 17
It may not be an issue in your area, but buyers here in Southern California are often concerned about the presence of high power lines and towers. While many neighborhoods in the San Diego area have telephone and electrical lines buried, there are areas where high power lines and towers are a sig...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 16
I have had several clients who are interested in La Costa real estate and in taking advantage of all that the area has to offer in terms of the outdoor Southern California lifestyle. Being in the La Costa area, of course, means one of your most prestigious neighbors IS the La Costa Spa and Resor...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 10
101 Things to do In and Around Carlsbad CA There are lots of things to do in North County San Diego (so this post is LONG), no matter whether you prefer indoors or out. I guess that's one of the things that appeals to me about being here. While I am still learning my way around, after only being...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
Here are the summary market statistics for Carlsbadfor the month of June 2007, based on the MLS, provided by Jeff Dowler of RE/MAX Associatesin Encinitas, CA. Data are shown separately for detached and attached homes since they are distinctly different marketsHomes for sale - 513 detached, 290 at...

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