Guess what’s happening very soon that is sure to please all area food lovers? It’s San Diego Restaurant Week starting in just 2 days. The kick off is Sunday September… 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).
Do You Need a 20% Down-payment?
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price… Read more »
North San Diego County Community Market Reports August 2021
Our competitive housing market continues. This means limited inventory (with some inventory improvement in some communities), strong buyer demand and competition for many properties. Average prices, in general, continue to… Read more »
FREE Fall 2021 Home Seller Guide
If you are considering selling your Carlsbad home, or elsewhere in North San Diego County, you may find my FALL 2021 Home Seller Guide useful as you get started. HOW… Read more »
9/11 Never Forget – 20th Anniversary
Where were you 20 years ago today?! I bet you remember exactly what you were doing, and where you were, when you heard the news about the horrific events at… Read more »
Heart of the Village Blood Drive on September 25, 2021
Carlsbad residents can help meet the San Diego Blood Bank’s significant need for blood. Donate at the Heart of the Village Blood Drive in Carlsbad Village on Saturday, September 25th…. Read more »
Encinitas Classic Car Nights 2021 – Last Chance!
Your last chance to enjoy the annual series, the Encinitas Cruise Nights of classic cars, is next Thursday, September 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The theme for this final… Read more »
Happy Labor Day 2021 and a Special Thank You
We celebrate and honor the labor force in our Country on this special day, Labor Day 2021. Did you know that Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894? You… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report August 2021
Here’s the Carlsbad housing market report for August 2021. There were 170 homes sold, just 7 fewer sales than in July. Here’s the July 2021 Market Report for Carlsbad. HOUSING… Read more »
2021 Taste of Carlsbad Village Tickets NOW ON SALE
Foodie Alert…the big news is that the Taste of Carlsbad Village tickets have gone on sale TODAY. Remember, this popular event takes place on October 14th from 5:00 – 8:00… Read more »
The Fall 2021 Home Buyer Guide is Here
We still have almost 3 weeks until the 1st day of Fall, but if you are considering buying a home, my Fall 2021 Home Buyer Guide is ready now, and… Read more »
Carlsbad Music Festival is August 27 – 29, 2021
The 17th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival, offering “adventurous music at the beach” (per the website), takes place in Carlsbad Village August 27th through the 29th. The Carlsbad Music Festival, has… Read more »