Here’s an overview of what happened in the Carlsbad housing market for October 2016: 154 Carlsbad homes sold, which was an increase by 5% from September sales. TOTAL HOMES SOLD… Read more »
Tag: Buyers
New Homes for Sale at Robertson Ranch in Carlsbad
The Robertson Ranch master planned community is growing and changing quickly, and there has been a lot of interest in this new home community built on rolling hills formerly covered… Read more »
Some Lessons Learned from Buying and Refinancing
I’ve been in the real estate business since 2002, for 3 years in Boston and then since 2005 here in Carlsbad, and have worked with many buyers and sellers, and… Read more »
Due Diligence and Buying a Home
As a home buyer it goes without saying that you must do your due diligence thoroughly during the contract period. It’s just one thing in a long list of things… Read more »
Public Hearing on Carlsbad Water Rate Increases
Carlsbad residents are probably already aware that the Carlsbad Municipal Water District is proposing increases to the water rate structure and rate increases for 2017 and 2018. A public hearing… Read more »
Why You Should Read HOA Documents When Buying
An important part of your due diligence when buying a home in Carlsbad with a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) is to review the HOA documents thoroughly. Here’s why. In the… Read more »
7 Tips for Home Buyers to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed
It’s very exciting to make an offer on a home, and then get your offer accepted. Congratulations!! But then you might start feeling a little panicky, or overwhelmed. That’s normal,… Read more »
How to Buy a Home – Wants and Needs
Buying a home, whether your first or a new one, is a tough process. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not. Our housing market is challenging, getting a mortgage is… Read more »
New Seagrove Condos in Carlsbad Village are for Sale
You have probably already driven by them a number of times and wondered about the new town home condos at Seagrove that are selling in Carlsbad Village. The Seagrove town… Read more »
How to Stage Your Offer on a New Carlsbad Home
We’ve all heard about STAGING as an important element in many Carlsbad homes to make them more appealing to buyers in today’s market You can also STAGE YOUR OFFER, and… Read more »
What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect about Home Inspections – A Google Hangout
The question really is not SHOULD I HAVE A HOME INSPECTION but what should I expect and how should I deal with any inspectional issues that arise. Here are some… Read more »
Don’t Let Zillow Lead You Astray and Make the Wrong Decision
No doubt Zillow is a very popular site in the real estate world, especially with consumers. There is a ton of information there about recent sales, what’s for sale, communities,… Read more »