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 »
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).
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 »
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 »