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 »
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).
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 »
FREE Spring 2021 Home Buying Guide
Thinking of buying a home? My Spring 2021 Home Buyer Guide is now available and you can download it for FREE. And if you are also a home seller you… Read more »
Le Papagayo Restaurant is Open in Carlsbad
You are likely already aware that the new Le Papagayo opened recently in Carlsbad Village in the former Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers location at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive. I announced… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for February 2021
Here’s what happened in the busy Carlsbad housing market last month. 119 homes sold in February, a modest jump of 4% from January. Single Family Homes Sold – 70 (up… Read more »
Ready to Put on a Mask & Go House Hunting?
You’ve made a decision to buy your first house, or a new one, and you’re ready to put on that face mask and go house hunting. Hold on, just a… Read more »
Makers Market: A Crafter’s Showcase – Events in Carlsbad Village 2021
The most recent Annual Makers Market: A Crafter’s Showcase, sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA), was held December 5th in Carlsbad Village. The popular event is growing, and will… Read more »