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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 28
I know you have heard through the media, and perhaps friends and neighbors, that this is a tough market for sellers. The media may, at times, distort the facts or headline trends that are not necessarily accurate, but the truth is that this market favors buyers. There is a lot of competition, wi...

By Tim Holsten, Holsten Team
(Sea Coast Exclusive Properties | Holsten Team )
Comments 3
I like to put a community spin on my marketing pieces and wanted to show an example. Unfortunately, the photographs and fonts from this 2005 Carlsbad marketing piece did not post over into this blog but please look at the content as an example of how I try to use my marketing pieces to educate pe...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
Southern California is known for its outdoor lifestyle that residents and vacationers can enjoy year-round due to the fabulous weather (well, most of the time). In large part that is the reason for the number of folks who now live here, or are moving here despite the high cost of living.Carlsbad,...

By Roger Dodger
(Realty)
Comments 2
I know, it sounds like a cheesy television slogan but that's exactly what happened. A neighbor approached me about putting his place on the market. He purchased the townhouse 2 years ago for $410k. Well, the real estate market has changed significantly since then. He was shocked to find out what ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
Summer presents a wealth of outdoor activities in Carlsbad, and one of the highlights of the summer is the Jazz on the Green Summer series at the Four Seasons Aviara Resort in southwest Carlsbad in Aviara.The Four Seasons Jazz on the Green series is in its 10th year, and the line-up is outstandin...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Carlsbad has a great reputation as far as its schools are concerned. Buyers, both local and out of the area, are drawn to the many neighborhoods in Carlsbad because of the school programs.Bressi Ranch is a fairly new master planned community in central Carlsbad, at the junction of Palomar Airport...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 5
Carlsbad, California is a popular place to live in North County San Diego. The residents who live there, and the continued growth, are testimony to this town's desirability as a West Coast destination in Southern California. Located about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego along the coast, Car...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 2
The Acura Tennis Classic tournament, a world-class sporting event (celebrating its 24th year), has been held every year in Carlsbad at the La Costa Resort and Spa since 1991, and is, perhaps the premier event at the resort (save for the Accenture Golf Tournament which, until last year, had been h...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 11
You might consider this to be a public service announcement for residents of Carlsbad, Encinitasand other communities. Whether you are a resident of these parts (San Diego County) or considering a move here, you should be aware of the increased likelihood of snake activity in Southern California ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 3
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market  who wish to live in a luxury community may find their dream home in the gated Bella Lago association, one of the 16 Aviara communities in southwest Carlsbad. This neighborhood was honored as the San Diego Community of the Year in 1997. Bella Lago is a p...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 9
High-end buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market often gravitate toward Aviara,  a resort-like residential area in South carlsbad near the ocean. AVIARA POINT, probably the most exclusive area of Aviara in Carlsbad, is a gated community high on the hills overlooking the ocean adn the Aviara go...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 6
One of the joys of living in the San Diego area is the weather, of course. And if you are a plant lover or gardener the joy is even greater. The area, due to the climate and the terrific year-round temperatures, provides for a lush garden, with lots of exotic plans and flowers, a variety of palms...

By Richard Elias
(Century 21 Award)
Comments 2
Suburban Oasis in beautiful Carlsbad. Location: AviaraThis model perfect end unit has charm and class. Our spacious floor plan features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. With a beautiful loft, it makes it perfect for family entertaining or personal office space. Well maintained and lovingly occupied this...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 8
Carlsbad, as many already know, has lots to offer folks in the way of art, music, restaurants, shopping and just tourist-type stuff to do. You can easily find something to do most any day or night of the week year-round, no matter what your interest or budget, or simply enjoy sitting around or s...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Here are the summary statistics from the MLS for the month of May for Carlsbad, California.There are some things to note, especially with regard to changes since January 2007.The inventory has increased, which is typical for the spring market. While the median price for both attached and detached...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 0
Need a new car?  Or an old car? Then here's the community profile you should read California, as everyone knows, is probably the car capital of the world. Supposedly there are more cars in Los Angeles than there are people. That's pretty amazing to me.               We are an auto-centric state ...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
On the east side of Carlsbad, just a short hop from the San Marcos border, is a pleasant, tree-lined community on rolling hills called La Costa Meadowridge. Obviously the name is a dead give-away that this neighborhood is located in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, perhaps a 15 or 20 minute drive t...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 7
  Yes, Carlsbad, CA has a windmill, and it's pretty well known. The Windmill is more formally known as Windmill Banquet and Catering, with a Dutch-style windmill visible for some distance. The site is shared by the Holiday Inn, providing rooms for visitors and conference attendees. Windmill is th...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 4
Carlsbad has a good reputation as a golfing destination in Southern California. And with two well-known golf resorts, La Costa Spa and Resort (with 2 courses) in the La Costa area, and the Four Seasons Aviara Resort (public) in Aviara, one can understand. There is also a public golf course at Ra...

By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Comments 1
Brookfield is an attractive, un-gated neighborhood on the eastern side of Carlsbad where Alga Road meets Melrose, near the edge of San Marcos (look for Xana Way at the light on Alga, the main road through Brookfield).   Buyers who are looking at Carlsbad homes for sale, especially first time buy...

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