The Encina Power Station along the coast in Carlsbad has a new look, in case you haven’t noticed. Here’s a view of the station and smokestack taken in 2020 from… Read more »
Author: Jeff Dowler
I write about my passions - living the Southern California lifestyle in the Carlsbad area (art, restaurants, beaches, shopping, music, touristy stuff), relocation, & real estate in general. Call/text me at 760-840-1360 if I can help or you just have questions about real estate or the Carlsbad area in general (including Aviara, La Costa, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Vista).
Carlsbad Home Sales for April 2021
The Carlsbad housing market was busy again. 196 homes sold in Carlsbad in April, up 40% from last month! Here are the details. Single Family Homes Sold – 124 (up… Read more »
Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair is Friday June 11, 2021
Guess what?! The San Diego County Fair is BACK in 2021, and Friday June 11th is the big day – Opening Day, that is! And many will be saying TGIF… Read more »
Art in the Village is Back – June 27, 2021 in Carlsbad Village
After being rescheduled, then canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, this well-loved annual art event is back for 2021, taking place on Sunday June 27th. Art in the Village… Read more »
March 2021 Market Reports for North San Diego County Communities
Below you will find links to the March 2021 market reports for 11 North San Diego County communities, my typical service area for buyers and sellers. The data are derived… Read more »
Makers Market Crafter’s Showcase in Carlsbad Village May 1, 2021
The Makers Market: A Crafter’s Showcase has been a popular repeat event in Carlsbad Village. They have expanded the event due to the popularity and the 3rd one of 2021… Read more »
2021 San Diego Restaurant Week Starts Today!
Starting TODAY San Diegans can dine on a wide array of food offerings with great prices at more than 90 restaurants all over San Diego as part of the 17th… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for March 2021
The Carlsbad housing market was busy again in March 2021, with 140 homes sold, an increase of 18% from February sales! Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold –… Read more »
February 2021 Market Reports for North San Diego Communities
Here are the February 2021 market reports for 11 North San Diego County communities where I typically work with buyers and sellers. The data are pulled from the MLS every… Read more »
Sand Replenishment at the Carlsbad Beaches
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is one of 3 lagoons in Carlsbad. Every 1 to 4 years since 1954 the Agua Hedionda lagoon has been dredged to remove excess sand that… Read more »
Here’s the Newest Carlsbad Art Wall Mural – March 2021
“Flow State” by local artist Taylor Gallegos, was just completed in Carlsbad Village, the 2nd Carlsbad Art Wall mural for 2021. [The sun was bright and making shadows so I’ll… Read more »
Spring 2021 Home Seller Guide
For those of your thinking about selling your Carlsbad home in 2021, or elsewhere in North San Diego County, you may find my Spring 2021 Seller Guide useful as you… Read more »