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 »
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).
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 »
Carlsbad Homes for Sale under $500,000
Yes, you CAN buy a CARLSBAD HOME FOR SALE for under $500,000 these days. Even with the current entry point of around $360,000 for a single family detached home, you… Read more »
An Interesting Interest-Rate Infographic
Just to put it all in perspective, here is an infographic from the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) depicting the history of interest rates. We have it pretty good right… Read more »
Realestate-ese: What is ABSORPTION RATE?
Real estate agents often talk about what’s going on in the market, using realestate-ese. It can be confusing to buyers and sellers. One term often used ,which is important for… Read more »
The Cost of Housing Over the Last Decade
Here is an interesting and informative graphic showing the impact of today’s interest rates on the cost of homes over the last decade. No question buying a home is much… Read more »
Do You Think This Information MIGHT Be Important to You as a Buyer or Seller? I Do!
You have to pardon the media. They can’t or won’t keep up with local housing data when reporting how the real estate market is faring. I get that. But consumers… Read more »
Buyers and Sellers – Are You Relying in Zillow? I wouldn’t, and Here’s Why
There is a wealth of information on the Internet, but just because it’s there in writing DOES NOT mean it is accurate. As a buyer or seller, if you are… Read more »
Carlsbad and Surrounding Communities Market Report, 2012 vs. 2011
This review of the housing market in Carlsbad and nearby North San Diego communities for the first half of 2012 as compared to the same time is 2011 is quite… Read more »