One of the favorite summer events in Carlsbad, or rather series of events, are the TGIF Concerts in Parks, held on 9 consecutive Friday evening in one of Carlsbad’s beautiful… 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).
Happy Father’s Day!!
Happy Father’s Day from Carlsbad to all Dads, those celebrating with Fathers, those remembering their Fathers, and those with sons who are Dads, plus any other Dads I may have… Read more »
Enjoy the Aloha Plunge in Carlsbad June 24
Say ALOHA TO SUMMER and celebrate the first days of summer by hanging out at the ALOHA PLUNGE in Carlsbad on Saturday June 24, 2017 The Aloha Plunge will be… Read more »
Crop Swap at the Carlsbad Library Summer 2017
What a terrific idea! Come to the Crop Swap at the Library in Carlsbad on the 4th Sunday of each month this summer to swap your bounty with others. What… Read more »
Your Favorite Carlsbad Beach is?
Do you have a favorite Carlsbad beach? I do. If there’s a beach at the top of your list I’d love to know what it is and why!! No doubt… Read more »
What’s Happening in the Housing Market?
I often get asked about what’s happening in the real estate market by buyers and sellers who are either just curious, or who may be thinking about buying and/or selling…. Read more »
Real Estate-Ese – What Does it Mean to Wire Funds?
While it may seem like a simple concept, “wiring funds” is a key part of a real estate transaction. And not everyone knows about wiring funds or how it is… Read more »
Clever Gardening Ideas at Cafe Elysa in Carlsbad Village
Cafe Elysa is our favorite breakfast place on the weekend, and given the crowds a favorite of others, too. The food is pretty good – I especially like their coconut… Read more »
The Newest Carlsbad Art Wall Mural May 2017
You have probably already seen the latest CARLSBAD ART WALL (CAW) mural, installed on the East wall of the popular Mexican Restaurant, Senor Grubby’s, on Carlsbad Village Drive in the… Read more »
3 More Easy Ways to Sabotage the Sale of Your House
Yesterday we talked about the first 4 of my 7 ways you can sabotage the sale of your home – the wrong list price, difficulty getting in for showings, poor… Read more »
4 Easy Ways to Sabotage the Sale of Your Home
Home sellers generally do what they need to in order to prepare their homes for sale, and to put themselves and the property in the best position for being sold… Read more »
What’s my Encinitas Home Worth?
Buyers and sellers in the Encinitas real estate market need to understand local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about what to do with regard to Encinitas homes… Read more »