While this may sound like a strange title, there’s an important lesson here for buyers about DUE DILIGENCE, and disclosure from agents, when buying a home. You might love the… Read more »
Homes for Sale in Isla Mar at Aviara in Carlsbad CA
AVIARA is a popular resort residential community in South Carlsbad along the Batiquitos Lagoon and near the ocean. ISLA MAR is but one of the gated communities in AVIARA with… Read more »
Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Home?
This is a commonly-asked question from potential buyers, and not always an easy answer – one of those “it depends” kinds of things. Here are some thoughts: If you are… Read more »
Rent vs. Buy in San Diego
We often hear a debate about whether it is better to RENT vs. BUY. The issue, on the one hand, has to do with your interest and ability to be… Read more »
April 30th is the DEADLINE for Carlsbad Homeowners to Request a Property Tax Reassessment
April 30th, 2012 is coming up fast!! This is the deadline to request an INFORMAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW of your home’s current assessment, which of course determines your property taxes. Given… Read more »
Enjoy the Outdoor Lifestyle in Your New Carlsbad Home
Many buyers in CARLSBAD are interested in taking advantage of the outdoor lifestyle in Southern California that so many enjoy. There are lots of opportunities to enjoy that outdoor lifestyle… Read more »
New Homes for Sale at Sycamore at The Foothills in Carlsbad CA
Are you interested in NEW HOMES? That is, new construction? If so, you might want to consider the NEW HOMES FOR SALE AT SYCAMORE, located at The Foothills of Carlsbad… Read more »
What is the San Diego Supplemental Tax Bill?
As a new homeowner you will receive a SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILL sometime after you close escrow on your new home. The tax laws require that homes be reassessed after changing… Read more »
What Impact Will Shadow Inventory Have on the Housing Market?
I wrote a recent article about SHADOW INVENTORY and what it is. If you missed reading it, you should. Here’s the LINK TO THE SHADOW INVENTORY ARTICLE. We all know… Read more »
Do YOU Know what Shadow Inventory is?
Most people who pay any sort of attention to the news and to the housing market have head about SHADOW INVENTORY. But do you know what SHADOW INVENTORY is? Many… Read more »
DAY 64 – Go Watch the Cardiff Kook Run on Superbowl Sunday in Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
The CARDIFF KOOK RUN (the 1st annual) is being held in Encinitas and Cardiff on Superbowl Sunday. Don’t worry, it’s in the morning and it won’t interfere with your preparations…. Read more »
Getting Rid of Your Trash May Soon Cost You More Money in Carlsbad
That’s right – there is a proposal from the City of Carlsbad to raise the rates for solid waste hauling as the result of new contract terms from Waste Management…. Read more »