As part of the celebration of EARTH MONTH 2017 in Carlsbad, you can attend a FREE composting workshop on Saturday April 22 from 10 am until 12 noon. The workshop… 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).
Carlsbad Housing Market Report March 2017
Here’s what happened in the housing market in Carlsbad for March 2017: There were 153 Carlsbad homes sold, an increase by 53% from February sales, averaging 37 Days on Market… Read more »
Inspections Home Buyers Should Consider
As a home buyer it’s essential to do your due diligence thoroughly, which can and should include a general home inspection at a minimum. The standard due diligence period is… Read more »
My Favorite Coffee Shops in Carlsbad
I have to confess up front that I do not hang out at coffee shops all that often. Most of the time I use them for meeting clients, since I… Read more »
6 Things to Know for Buying New Construction in Carlsbad
Are you interested in buying new construction in Carlsbad instead of a resale? If so, there are 6 key things to know!! THE BUILDER SALE REP REPRESENTS THE BUILDER, NOT… Read more »
Carlsbad Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Yes, that’s right – Carlsbad is hosting a HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING DROP-OFF event on Saturday April 8, 2017 from 9 am until 3 pm. What a great opportunity to… Read more »
5 Top Things Buyers Must Do in 2017
When you consider that buying a home is the most expensive investment you can make, it’s easy to understand why it needs to be done very well. REMEMBER – buying… Read more »
What’s My Carlsbad Home Worth? February 2017 Update
There were a number of changes in the housing market in February as compared to January 2017. In February 2017 there were 100 Carlsbad homes sold, a drop by 3%… Read more »
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are Now Open
It’s flower time again in Carlsbad! The beautiful Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are open! Opening Day was yesterday and you can enjoy this beautiful field of color, among other… Read more »
Overview of the Carlsbad Home Purchase Process
First time buyer or experienced, there is ton of stuff to know about buying a home in Carlsbad, or nearby. I created my “How to Buy a Home” tips and… Read more »
5 Things Home Sellers Don’t Know They Need
Selling a home is a tough job, with lots to do and think about before going live, managing showings, and then everything that happens once you have a signed contract…. Read more »
Watch out – IRS SCAM Coming Your Way
No, the IRS is not trying to scam you. But people POSING as the IRS are, in a number of ways – emails, phone calls, and text messages. DO NOT… Read more »