You may or may not be using Zillow in your home search – many buyers do – but if you are there are some important things to understand about how… 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).
Housing Market Report for Carlsbad 92008 & Other Zip Codes
Home sales in the 92008 area of Carlsbad were pretty active in the 2nd quarter of 2018, with some shifts from the same period in 2017 Here are links to… Read more »
Snores and S’mores in Carlsbad
The popular family camping event, Snores and S’mores, is coming soon. This fun overnight camping event takes place at the Aviara Community Park in Carlsbad on Saturday August 11th beginning… Read more »
TGIF Concerts in the Parks – The Mighty Untouchables
The popular free concert series, TGIF Concerts in the Parks, continues tonight at Poinsettia Community Park in Carlsbad. The concert is from 6 to 8 pm (approximately) and will feature… Read more »
Encinitas Classic Car Nights – Thursday July 19
The Encinitas Classic Car Nights are a favorite of many people every summer. Classic car aficionados and collectors, and those who just enjoy them, can spend a couple of hours… Read more »
No Vote on November Ballot for 3 Californias
Up until very recently people may have been wondering if 3 California states were in our future? That option has gone away…at least for now. As you probably are aware… Read more »
Realestate-Ese – What is a Counter Offer in Home Buying?
Buying a new home is a tough job in our competitive market, whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced one. And it’s true in Carlsbad as… Read more »
Flicks at the Fountain in Carlsbad TONIGHT
Tonight is the 2nd night in the FREE outdoor movie series in Carlsbad Village, Flicks at the Fountain, and another in the list of fun things to do in the… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market Report June 2018
175 Carlsbad homes sold in Carlsbad in June, up 28% from May! Here’s what happened: Detached Homes – 117 sold (up 44% from May), on the market an average of… Read more »
The New Carlsbad City Hall
The City of Carlsbad is in the planning stages for a new City Hall and future Civic Center. This is a huge undertaking since currently the city services are scattered… Read more »
HAPPY JULY 4th
Wishing you a fun and safe holiday with friends and family, however you celebrate. And remember what this day is all about, now 242 years ago! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! … Read more »
Flicks at the Fountain 2018 Start Thursday July 5 in Carlsbad Village
Summer is here, the weather is beautiful, tomorrow is the 4th of July holiday, AND the Annual Flicks at the Fountain are starting. That’s right, the popular Flicks series is… Read more »