Here are some questions I suggest you ask movers, especially if you are moving a substantial distance and are hiring a moving company. These come from my own personal experience… 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).
Due Diligence on your New Home – Insurability
Having insurance on your home is pretty darn important, with natural disasters and all sorts of other things that may happen to damage your property. One of the essentials in… Read more »
6 Things Buyers MUST Know
Buying a home is a tough job. One might say buying a home is a part-time or even a full-time job, with researching, touring homes and communities, making plans and… Read more »
Pre-Listing Kit for Carlsbad Sellers
If you are considering selling your Carlsbad home, especially now that the market conditions favor sellers, there are some important things to know before you embark on the process. The… Read more »
Thinking of Selling Your Home by Yourself? Here’s What You MUST Know How to Do
Those sellers thinking about selling their homes WITHOUT REPRESENTATION (often called FSBO or For Sale by Owner) need to know how to do the same things that I do when… Read more »
Housing Market Trends from Q1 2012 to Q1 2013 in North San Diego County
We all know the market has shifted significantly around the country in the last 6 months, with many communities in the North San Diego County area becoming markets that favor… Read more »
Are You Waiting to Buy or Sell? Mortgage Rates Projected to Increase
Fannie Mae, the National Association of REALTORS, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that INTEREST RATES are going to increase this year, reaching around 4% by 2013 year… Read more »
Thinking of Selling Your Home Without Representation?
Everyone knows the market has gotten very busy, with limited inventory and increased buyer demand…which means rising prices, multiple offers,some bidding wars, and homes selling quickly. Some SELLERS may be… Read more »
6 Keys to a Successful Sale
Did you know… CORRECTLY POSITIONING YOUR HOME IN THE MARKETPLACE TO SELL IS ESSENTIAL. It’s not about just the comparables, it’s about the competition!! Buyers are looking at all the… Read more »
Carlsbad Area Housing Market Update for March 2013
Here is a look at the CARLSBAD AREA housing market (including other North San Diego Communities) for March 2013. As you can see CARLSBAD is in a SELLER’S MARKET, as… Read more »
Carlsbad Home Sellers, Get Prepared for Your Home Inspection
I’m not talking about YOUR home inspection, unless you are having one done as a precursor to listing your home so you know what deferred maintenance and defects to fix…. Read more »
The Real Estate Market is BACK in 2013 (Infographic)
I’ve said it before and I will continue to say it (as will probably any other licensed real estate professional)…do not listen to the media to get the true picture… Read more »