Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms. I hope you have a very special day with your family even if you cannot celebrate the say you normally would! It’s also a… 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).
8 Things to Know about Buying a Home During the Pandemic
Like many home buyers, you are probably wondering if it’s possible to buy a house during our pandemic, given the restrictions that are currently in place and safety concerns. The… Read more »
Carlsbad Farmers’ Market Re-Opening May 6th
We are starting to see changes in what’s open here in Carlsbad during the pandemic, and one of the latest is that the State Street Farmers’ Markets in Carlsbad will… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for April 2020
If you are curious about how the Carlsbad housing market is reacting to Covid-19 and the Shelter-in-Place order (SIP), here’s what happened in April 2020. A total of 106 homes… Read more »
Masks Now Required in SD County, & Other Changes
You’ve probably heard on the news that a new Public Health Order goes into effect today in San Diego County. This new order requires wearing a face mask when in… Read more »
Covid-19 and Housing Prices – What Can We Expect?
There is no doubt buyers and sellers, and people in general, are concerned about housing prices, given all that’s going on with Covid-19 and Shelter-in-Place orders around the country. Will… Read more »
Local Housing Market Reports – North San Diego County
I create market reports for 10 North San Diego County communities every month to share with home buyers and sellers, and to keep abreast of what’s happening locally so I… Read more »
Technology Help for Today’s Buyers, and Other Things to Know
It’s a new world out there in real estate as a result of the coronavirus and the shelter-in-place order here in California, and around the country. If you are looking… Read more »
Market Report for Oceanside for March 2020
There were a number of shifts in the Oceanside housing market in March 2020 compared to February – here’s what happened. 194 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes, an… Read more »
How to Check the Status of Your 2020 Stimulus Payment
No doubt you are aware millions of people will be getting a stimulus payment from the government as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that… Read more »
The Joy of Saying Thank You
Being thankful for help you have received, for a job well done, or for a small but meaningful act by someone else, and saying so, is no doubt appreciated by… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for March 2020
127 homes sold in Carlsbad in March, 15% more than February, and the second consecutive increase. Here are the details. Detached Homes Sold – 64 (down 4%) averaging 17 days… Read more »