I’m assuming that as a home owner you are pretty smart. But this post is about Smart Homes and the technology that we are seeing more and more of all… 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).
Another Scam – Fake Calls from the FTC
According to the Carlsbad Police, there’s yet another scam floating around our area to be aware of…and no doubt many other places as well. Callers (the scammers) are saying they… Read more »
New Homes for Sale at Acacia & Blue Sage at The Preserve
NOTE: 2021 – NEW HOMES ARE NOW SOLD OUT AT THE PRESERVE BUT SOME RESALES MAY BE AVAILABLE. Homes are continuing to be built and released to the public at… Read more »
Earth Day Celebrations in Carlsbad April 21, 2018
Carlsbad has been celebrating Earth Month all April, with a number of events for residents including a hazardous waste drop-off and a shred and recycle event. But there is still… Read more »
6 Tips for Buyers to Move Fast in this Housing Market
In today’s housing market buyers usually need to move fast. Sometimes buyers realize this, sometimes they don’t. I had a buyer a few months back comment, once she started looking… Read more »
Do We Have 3 Californias in Our Future?
You have probably already heard about this on the news, but in case not…read on about a proposal to split up California. There is an initiative, “CAL 3,” that’s been… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Spring Shop Hop 2018
The 2nd annual Carlsbad Village Spring Shop Hop will be held in the Village on Saturday April 21st from 3 to 7 pm. The Spring Shop Hop is sponsored by… Read more »
The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad
The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad is a casual, family owned café and bakery business, founded in 1994. This place has a retro style, serving breakfast, lunch and… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Faire 2018 is May 6
Spring is here and fair season is upon us. And one of San Diego’s favorite arts and crafts fairs is coming soon. It’s still a few weeks away, but better… Read more »
Why I Love Living in Carlsbad
I moved here in April 2005 after a year of exploring a number of coastal communities after making the decision to relocate to Carlsbad from Boston. It’s inspired me to… Read more »
Carlsbad Market Report March 2018
We are in the Spring housing market and activity is brisk. In March 2018 there were 112 Carlsbad homes sold, which was an increase in sales by 20% from February…. Read more »
The New Carlsbad Art Wall – March 2018
If you have been in the Village recently you no doubt have noticed the latest Carlsbad Art Wall mural on the east-facing wall at the popular Mexican Restaurant, Senor Grubby’s…. Read more »