Buying a home is a huge undertaking, and a big financial one. So, as a first time buyer here are the 8 essential things to do in order to have… 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).
Real Estate FAQs – What are Closing Costs?
Whether you are a first time buyer or one who is experienced, buying a Carlsbad home is a complex and time consuming process. And there is a LOT to know… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Sip and Shop is on December 7, 2018
Local holiday events are ramping up in Carlsbad, and elsewhere. The annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Carlsbad Village is on December 2 – look for my post on that event…. Read more »
2018 Holiday Window Decorating Contest in Carlsbad
Black Friday is over, Small Business Saturday just happened and Cyber Monday is in full swing today. And once again the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is sponsoring the annual Holiday… Read more »
Celebrate Small Business Saturday 11/24 in Carlsbad Village
The holiday shopping season is in full swing – today is Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a few days away – tomorrow is the day to come support Carlsbad… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving
I hope your Thanksgiving holiday, and every day, are filled with thanks!! “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count!” Neal A. Maxwell I… Read more »
Sellers – Things to Know When Your Listing Goes Live
Here are the 6 important things to know once you have made the decision to sell your Carlsbad home, have hired the right listing agent, took care of those minor… Read more »
Carlsbad Housing Market for October 2018
Here’s what happened in the Carlsbad housing market in October 2018 as compared to September. A total of 146 Carlsbad homes sold in Carlsbad’s 4 zip codes (92008, 92009, 92010… Read more »
In Honor of Our Veterans Today
One hundred years ago, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we marked the end of the “war to end all wars.” That day, which… Read more »
Veterans Day Military Review in Carlsbad November 11
The Veterans Day Military Review is a very special event in Carlsbad, and well worth attending if you are around. This annual tradition, the 10th this year, to commemorate Veterans… Read more »
Happy Halloween
Hope you have a fun and safe Halloween. If you are out driving around this evening be especially careful of trick or treaters!
Celebrate Carlsbad’s Halloween in the Village 2018 Saturday 10/27
You may already be aware, but if not Carlsbad Village has a special Halloween event for you to enjoy. Halloween in the Village takes place TOMORROW, Saturday October 27th from… Read more »