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 »
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).
Realestate-ese – What is the LAD?
The LAD, or the LOCAL AREA DISCLOSURES, is a lengthy document outlining a number of general and specific conditions in various parts of San Diego County that may impact a… Read more »
Why You Should Stage Your Home for Sale in Carlsbad
Staging a Carlsbad home for sale often conjures up notions of spending tons of money, or doing something to a home that sounds artificial. Nothing could be further from the… Read more »
Realestate-ese: What is a CMA?
WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Sometimes our profession is guilty of tossing around abbreviations used commonly in the business and forgetting that those who are not licensed real estate professionals… Read more »
Carlsbad Marathon will be on Sunday January 27, 2013
The popular CARLSBAD MARATHON will take place on Sunday January 27, 2013 including a HALF MARATHON and a Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND on Saturday. You can read more about… Read more »
Carlsbad Homebuyers – Are YOU Using Buyer Protection – Part 2?
The market is getting increasingly competitive and having a good strategy as a buyer in Carlsbad is essential to reach your goals. One KEY STRATEGY is using BUYER PROTECTION…having YOUR… Read more »
How About the Luxury Housing Market Over $1 Million?
There is a lot happening in the housing market, with dwindling inventory in our area (stay tuned for more updates on that), increased buyer demand, multiple offers and homes that… Read more »
Carlsbad Homebuyers – Are YOU Using Buyer Protection (Part 1)?
Some home buyers do not realize the value of BUYER PROTECTION, i.e., USING A BUYER AGENT to help in the purchase of your home. There are lots of reasons, but… Read more »
Housing Market Showing Signs of Improvement
There are a number of indications that the housing market is showing signs of improvement. First, the number of PENDING HOME SALES has been increasing, AND the overall trend of… Read more »
The Social Benefits of Homeownership
I happened upon this INFOGRAPHIC on the SOCIAL BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP and thought I would share it. Lots of home owners think about the financial side of owning a home… Read more »
Most Affordable Counties in California for Housing
Affordability of housing has changed in a positive direction for many, if not all California counties. Some still remained less affordable based on average income and median housing prices, but… Read more »
Carlsbad Smoking Ban Takes Effect November 2, 2012
In case you haven’t heard, the City of Carlsbad has expanded its ordnance regulating smoking in public places. The SMOKING BAN goes into effect on November 2, 2012. The original… Read more »