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Certainly any move can be difficult, with a host of issues to cope with and plenty of coordination.
And relocation over a significant distance is even more complex, especially if you are moving to a new area and also have to coordinate jobs, family, kids, pets, and cars, in addition to buying and selling.
You’ll find plenty of information here to help you along the way.
I have relocated 4 major times, most recently from the Boston area to California, so I am familiar with the complexities of making such a move, and am happy to help you make your move as smooth and trouble-free as possible.
In addition to the information in the following articles, you can also learn more by visiting my relocation blog, RELOCATION A TO Z.
If you are relocating here there are some things to know about our major roads, in addition to the fact that we call them FREEWAYS, not HIGHWAYS as we did back east. I wrote a humorous but also factual article about WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FREEWAYS. Take a look. And enjoy [...]
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In this last article in the series on RELOCATION TIPS we talk about 3 important issues – (1) flexibility; (2) financial issues; and (3) lifestyle changes Read the full article >>> SERIOUS REAL ESTATE CHALLENGES FOR SERIOUS RELOCATION BUYERS (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series) A big key to a successful RELOCATION is being flexible. [...]
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In Part 2 of this series of RELOCATION TIPS for your move to Carlsbad or elsewhere in Southern California, we talk about (1) the disadvantage of being at a distance, and (3) timing issues -coordinating buying and selling when moving a distance. Read the FULL ARTICLE: SERIOUS REAL ESTATE CHALLENGES FOR SERIOUS RELOCATION BUYERS [...]
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A RELOCATION is always a challenging proposition, with many tasks to be accomplished in order to make it all happen successfully. Having moved a bunch of times both locally as well as across significant distances, I’ve found that while the general process is similar, the challenges of home buying and moving a substantial distance are [...]
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LEUCADIA (a community along the coast at the northern end of Encinitas) has a reputation as a funky beach community with a long history of surfing. There are some terrific beaches, and the town retains much of the feel of days gone by, rather than becoming gentrified as so many Southern California towns have. Experience [...]
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Here’s what the LA COSTA GREENS lifestyle is all about – ENJOY! Search for LA COSTA GREENS HOMES FOR SALE by clicking on the SEARCH button in the top navigation bar.
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Here’s what the CARLSBAD LIFESTYLE is all about.
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Most buyers moving here are looking for a LIFESTYLE, one which is often focused on the outdoors. No surprise given the weather we have year-round. That OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE at home is often about an outdoor entertaining area, which might include a simple grill or a pretty elaborate kitchen, among other amenities. Here are some possibilities, [...]
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For many buyers a relocation is a stressful process. It can be particularly tough on kids (been there, done that several times). Having had my own experiences, but also as a result of working with a number of relocating families over the years, I wanted to pass along a few tips that might help you [...]
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I’m very excited to announce a new LIFESTYLE SEARCH IDX capability on my website that will expand your ability to find just the right home to fit your lifestyle and price criteria. The LIFESTYLE SEARCH (look under the SEARCH Link above) gives you lots of different options for searching – look for homes near entertainment, [...]
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There’s not much to see yet since they are still clearing the ground in preparation for building, but the newest NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN CARLSBAD will be at Driftwood, at the Poinsettia Lane exit off the 5 Freeway not far from Aviara. READ MORE about the NEW HOMES FOR SALE AT DRIFTWOOD in CARLSBAD, [...]
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If you are moving to the Carlsbad area, one thing you may be interested in knowing more about is the commuting options… What roads to take and where they go Public Transportation Traffic Reports You can read more about the major commuting routes in the Carlsbad area and North San Diego County with LINKS to [...]
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Many people who are relocating are doing so for a lifestyle change. It could be for retirement purposes Or perhaps buying a vacation home in a brand new area Maybe you are relocating for a new job! Whatever the reason, I find that buyers who are relocating DO have some lifestyle issues they are hoping [...]
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Finding a new home is one of the biggest challenges ahead of you when relocating, especially to an area you are not familiar with. Fortunately, buyers these days who are relocating to Carlsbad and nearby have the Internet to help them research communities and all the other stuff they want and need to know. Here [...]
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If you are relocating here to the Carlsbad area and own 1 or more cars, you have some planning to do. Of course you can drive to your new home. But if the distance is significant or time is short you may want to make other arrangements. Or you may have a second car to [...]
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JEFF DOWLER
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Solutions Real Estate
6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste 280
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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