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    Price Reductions on Homes in Carlsbad - where are they?  As of today, November 9, 2009, there are 408 homes actively listed on the MLS in Carlsbad, CA - in the 92008, 92009, 92010,and 92011 zip code areas.  Of those 408 homes, there were price reductions on homes in Carlsbad totalling 51 over...

Street Faire in Carlsbad, CA will be held this year on Sunday, November 1st, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  When you go to this street fair, you will witness one of the country's largest - at the street faire in Carlsbad, CA. I would recommend that you plan plenty of time for parking.  The side street...

Home with a Guest House for Sale in Carlsbad, California, on the market for $615,000!  Need extra space for friends or relatives to stay when they visit you now that you live so close to the beach?  No problem with this home with a guest house located in a park-like setting and walking distance t...

Duplex for Sale in Carlsbad, California - La Costa- Great for investor! 2 units for $699,000 ($349,500 each).  Each features an open, spacious floorplan with 1,428 sq. ft. and 3 bedrooms/2 full baths, and each with an attached 2-car garage. Three skylights make the duplex open and well lit with n...

Home for sale in Carlsbad, California, Rancho Carrillo asking between $579,000 to $599,000!  Looking for a home in Rancho Carrillo and want to move in quickly?  Well, this home for sale may be yours!  It's not a bank-owned or short sale, and it's owner can close quickly. Located at 3203 Rancho Qu...

  I just had one of the worst experiences with a MetLife Home Loan!  What should have been an easy 30-day escrow turned into a 60-day nightmare.  I was representing the buyer and after 2 missed COE dates, the seller cancelled the contract and rightfully so.  This was a short sale with 2 lien hold...

Here is some good information on the real estate market activity in Oceanside.  Oceanside still has some of the best priced beach property between San Diego Downtown and Camp Pendleton.  It ain't going to get much better than this. And as mentioned in this blog, the town in continuing to evolve....

Ranch-style Home for Sale Vista, California MLS# 090052099, just reduced from $419,000 to $379,800!  Don't miss this opportunity to live in a country setting, with almost a half acre of privacy.  Recently remodeled, this ranch-style home for sale features crown molding, bella red hardwood floors,...

Short Sale -  Tips on paying mortgage and HOA fees.  One of the questions I frequently get with clients that are looking at doing a short sale on their home, is - Should I continue with paying my mortgage payments, and what about my HOA fees? Short sale tip #1, If you plan on doing a short sale, ...

When does a short sale become attractive?  Most of my clients (including me) prefer to make offers on homes that are not short sales.  REO's and traditional sales are so much more attractive . . . sometimes. I have had to change my strategy in purchasing homes for clients buying under $400,000 in...