In this series we are talking about 6 essential things you need to do as a first time home buyer to be successful with one of the biggest financial investments… 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).
6 Things First Time Buyers Must Do in 2019 – Step 2
You’ve heard this before…buying a home is probably the biggest financial investment you will make, and naturally you want to be successful at it. So there are a few things… Read more »
21st Annual Art in the Village August 11
Carlsbad is well known for its 1-day art fairs, which are popular with residents and visitors as well as vendors who attend. And they are a big part of the… Read more »
6 Things First Time Buyers Must Do in 2019 – Step 1
You are planning to make one of the biggest financial investments, if not THE biggest, in your life. To be successful, there are a few things that are essential for… Read more »
TGIF Concert in the Park Tonight in Carlsbad
The 5th concert in this popular FREE series takes place tonight from 6 to 8 pm at Poinsettia Community Park at 6600 Hidden Valley Road in Carlsbad 92011. If you’ve… Read more »
The 2019 Carlsbad Music Festival – Coming Soon!
The 16th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival, a very popular musical event with both free and ticketed concerts, will take place in Carlsbad Village on August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, a… Read more »
Classic Car Cruise Nights in Encinitas 2019
2019 is the 16th year for the annual Classic Car Cruise Nights in downtown Encinitas, sponsored by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Assocation (DEMA). And the 3rd of the 5 events… Read more »
Flicks at the Fountain Begins Thursday July 11
The popular, and summer-favorite, Flicks at the Fountain in Carlsbad Village, takes off tomorrow night, Thursday July 11th in the parking lot at Grand Avenue and State Street. In case… Read more »
Learn to Make Gelato in Carlsbad July 13
This Saturday, July 13th, is your opportunity to learn how to make gelato in Carlsbad (the photo is of the store in Carlsbad Village). It’s MAKE IT GELATO DAY! The… Read more »
Opening Day at the Del Mar Races July 17th
No, it’s not a Carlsbad event or happening, but the Del Mar Horse Races at the famed Del Mar Fairgrounds are a pretty big deal during the summer here in… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report for June 2019
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with shifts from last month and from June 2018. These data are derived from the MLS and do not include private sales… Read more »
Aloha Plunge in Carlsbad July 2019
It’s time to celebrate summer in Carlsbad with the annual ALOHA PLUNGE. The Aloha Plunge will take place in less than 3 weeks, on Saturday July 20 at the Alga… Read more »