The 4th Annual Halloween in the Village celebration is this Saturday October 29th in Carlsbad Village. This Halloween event in the Village is sponsored by C3, a non-profit organization of… 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).
2016 Great California ShakeOut on 10/20
Tomorrow is the 2016 Great California ShakeOut, taking place on 10/20 (it’s been on the 3rd Thursday of October for the last 8 years) at 10:20 am. Here’s a YouTube… Read more »
Due Diligence and Buying a Home
As a home buyer it goes without saying that you must do your due diligence thoroughly during the contract period. It’s just one thing in a long list of things… Read more »
Fall Maintenance Tips for Carlsbad Homeowners
Here are some home maintenance tips for the fall and winter for Carlsbad homeowners: Change your Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Batteries (unless hard wired or 10-year batteries). Heating/Cooling: Have… Read more »
La Costa Film Festival 2016 in Carlsbad
The 4th Annual La Costa Film Festival starts tomorrow, October 13th and runs through Sunday the 16th at the famed Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in La Costa, Carlsbad!… Read more »
Public Hearing on Carlsbad Water Rate Increases
Carlsbad residents are probably already aware that the Carlsbad Municipal Water District is proposing increases to the water rate structure and rate increases for 2017 and 2018. A public hearing… Read more »
Why You Should Read HOA Documents When Buying
An important part of your due diligence when buying a home in Carlsbad with a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) is to review the HOA documents thoroughly. Here’s why. In the… Read more »
Carlsbad Oktoberfest is Saturday October 1, 2016
Yes, once again it’s time for the very popular CARLSBAD OKTOBERFEST on October 1. This fun-filled event will be held at Carlsbad’s Holiday Park, located on Pio Pico a short… Read more »
San Diego Restaurant Week 2016
San Diego Restaurant Week started yesterday and runs through this coming Sunday, with 7 days remaining to check out over 180 restaurants in San Diego and North County. Diners can… Read more »
PlayWerx – Indoor Play Structure and More for Kids in Carlsbad CLOSED
NOTE: PlayWerx is now closed!! PlayWerx in Carlsbad is a kid’s dream come true! Maybe a parent’s dream, too!. PlayWerx offers a fantastic indoor mega play structure , a playroom… Read more »
7 Tips for Home Buyers to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed
It’s very exciting to make an offer on a home, and then get your offer accepted. Congratulations!! But then you might start feeling a little panicky, or overwhelmed. That’s normal,… Read more »
Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon is Sunday September 11 at Dog Beach
Ok, so it’s not in Carlsbad. That’s alright in my book, since one of the great pleasures of living in Carlsbad is the access to so many things going on… Read more »