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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2025 Annual Veterans Day Military Review in Carlsbad ~ Tuesday November 11 ~ The 17th Annual Veterans Day Military Review takes place in Carlsbad on Tuesday, November 11, at Bliss Stadium on the campus of the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad Village. The stadium is just north of the Village at 2600 Carlsbad Boulevard. This special Veterans ceremony runs from 10:45 am to 12:00 noon. The ceremony will include a special speaker presentation, a Military Review by the ANA Corp of Cadets, and a wreath-laying presentation and Taps. There will also be a flyover by the Salute Formation Flying Team. What a wonderful emotional tribute to the dedication and courage of our Nation’s Veterans and families. Food and beverages will be available. The memorial and military review is sponsored by the Rota...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Rancho Santa Fe Home? Home Sales for September 2025 It’s essential that Rancho Santa Fe buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about the local market conditions to help them make informed buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  On average, the Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County. There are large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots that are commonly measured in acres. When this report was written there were 20 homes listed for sale for over than $10,000,000, with 1 at $84,950,000. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Home Buyer's Paradise in San Diego Here’s what happened in the Rancho Santa Fe housing market in September bas...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Home Sales for September 2025 La Jolla is one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. When you visit this coastal community online (see Read More link below), or in person, it’s clear why this is the case. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having current information about the local market conditions for La Jolla homes for sale will help you make informed decisions about buying and/or selling your home in La Jolla. La Jolla is a coastal community with numerous homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills and along the coast. La Jolla has an upscale Village, offering top-notch shopping, dining, galleries, and multiple services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Del Mar Home?Del Mar Home Sales for September 2025 Del Mar is a small community and one of the more expensive communities in North San Diego County. Per the MLS the highest priced San Diego County property sold publicly was an oceanfront estate in Del Mar (sold for a little over $48,000,000 in 2007). The home was sold again at $43M in September 2020. It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information on local housing market conditions in Del Mar in order to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The information in this report is from the MLS (the data are believed to be accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Commun...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Oceanside Home? Oceanside Home Sales for September 2025 The Oceanside housing market continues to shift. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information is taken from the MLS and believed accurate when this report was written but is not guaranteed). It’s essential that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR so they can make educated buying and selling decisions about Oceanside homes for sale. READ MORE: Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community There were 131 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 11% fewer sales than in August. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold88 (down by 16...
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By Jason E. Gordon, Sr Loan Officer, CMA, CMPS, CDLP, CDRE, RCSD, CDPE
(CMG Mortgage, San Diego, CA)
The Government Shutdown is impacting new mortgages. In short, the situation is continuously evolving. Among the effects to NEW MORTGAGE LOANS being originated are as follows: Upcoming Reserve Requirements - Starting with all application dates of Monday, November 3, 2025 or later (until the Government Shutdown is resolved), Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac will begin requiring reserves for all transactions where Borrowers are either employed by the Federal Government, or their employment is directly impacted by the shutdown. The loan must have the GREATER of:  2 Months of documented reserves of the new proposed housing payment (Principal, Interest, Property Taxes, Homeowners Insurance, plus (if applicable) HOA Dues, Private Mortgage Insurance and/or Special Assessments such as Mello Roos). Or th...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My San Marcos Home?San Marcos Market Report for September 2025 The San Marcos real estate market continues to evolve. This report does not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing. The data are from the MLS and are believed accurate at the time this report was created but are not guaranteed. Buyers and sellers need up-to-date information about local housing market conditions in order to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about San Marcos Homes for Sale. READ MORE:San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential CommunitySan Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San MarcosLake San Marcos – Resort and Residential Community in San Marcos, CA 73 homes sold in September in San Marcos’s 2 zip codes (92069 and 92078), the same as fo...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Solana Beach Home? Home Sales for September 2025 Solana Beach is a seaside community just south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas, and is one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. Buyers and sellers should have current information about the local Solana Beach market conditions in order to make informed decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about Solana BeachSolana Beach Real Estate The following information was taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties or mobile or manufactured homes). The data are believed to be reliable when this report was written but not guaranteed. 21 homes sold in Solana Beach in September, 3 more last month. Here are the details: ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for September 2025 It’s essential for Encinitas sellers and buyers to have up-to-date information about the local market conditions, and understand the impact they have on buying and selling, in order to make educated decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the September 2025 housing market in Encinitas, using data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile, or multi-family homes). These statistics are believed reliable when this report was written but are not guaranteed. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA 49 homes sold in Encinitas in September, compared to 46 last month. Here’s the breakdown of the h...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for September 2025 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from August and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very generalized. Thus, they do not reflect the local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 89 homes sold in Carlsbad in September (92008, 92009, 9201...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Worth? Cardiff by the Sea Home Sales for September 2025 It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell this helps you make informed buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including prices, buyer competition, and the time on the market. It’s important to understand how these local market conditions can impact your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans! Read More About Cardiff-by-the-Sea: Cardiff by the Sea – Quintessential Beach Community Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff CAWant to Live in a Musical Communit...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2025 Halloween Pumpkin Plunge~ Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad ~ Halloween is coming soon, and stores are filled with decorations, and have been for some time. The Carlsbad pumpkin patch and corn maze are open, and the annual 2025 Carlsbad Pumpkin Plunge will be hear soon. This popular floating pumpkin patch takes place at the Alga Norte Community Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area), located at 6565 Alicante Road (corner of Poinsettia Lane), on Saturday October 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Carlsbad kids will have the opportunity to lasso their favorite pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch, using a hula hoop, and take them home for carving, decorating, and Halloween festivities. You’ll likely find only the traditional orange pumpkins good for decorating, unlike the ones pictu...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Celebrates Halloween in the Village 2025 The Annual Halloween in the Village will take place in Carlsbad on Saturday October 25th beginning at 2:00 pm with all kinds of Halloween fun and games. The Halloween in the Village event is FREE, as is parking in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Village Association does a wonderful job of promoting businesses and Village events, and Halloween in the Village is one of many.Kids in costume should stop by 2697 State Street early to pick up their free Trick or Treat bag to decorate (only 200 will be available). Kids will trick or treat at the participating businesses in the Village. Keep an eye open for the candy corn decal in their windows for those who are participating. There will be a costume contest for all at the Carlsbad Village Faire Shopping...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Escondido Home? Escondido Home Sales for August 2025 Escondido is an inland community in North San Diego County, about 20 miles east of the beaches. Escondido is bordered by San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. Buyers and sellers in the Escondido market need to have current information about the local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) so they can make informed buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following statistics were found in the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). This information is believed reliable when this report was written but are not guaranteed. 102 ho...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2025 Carlsbad Oktoberfest~ September 20 ~ The 43rd annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 20th, 1 week from tomorrow. Don’t forget to put it on your calendar. Carlsbad’s annual Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival will be held at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company on Cannon Road just east of the I-5 freeway. The Oktoberfest festival runs from 12 noon until 8 pm. Entrance fee (separate from food and drink) for the Carlsbad Strawberry Company is $15 and paid at the entrance, with children 5 and under free or buy online. Parking is complimentary but limited. No cash is accepted. As in the past the 2025 Oktoberfest is sponsored by Carlsbad’s 2 rotary clubs – the Rotary Club of Carlsbad, and the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club. The festival is a major fundraiser for the Carlsbad Rotary Clu...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Rancho Santa Fe Home? Rancho Santa Fe Home Sales for August 2025 It’s important for Rancho Santa Fe buyers and sellers to have current information about the local market conditions to enable them to make informed buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  On average, the Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County. There are large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots that are commonly measured in acres. When this report was written there were 19 homes for sale for more than $10,000,000, including 1 at $84,950,000. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Home Buyer's Paradise in San Diego Here’s what happened in the Rancho Santa Fe housing market i...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Del Mar Home? Del Mar Home Sales for August 2025 Del Mar is a small seaside town and one of the more expensive communities in North San Diego County. Per the MLS the highest priced San Diego County property sold publicly was an oceanfront estate in Del Mar (sold for a little over $48,000,000 in 2007). The home sold again for $43M in August 2020. It’s essential that buyers and sellers have current information on local housing market conditions in Del Mar so they can make educated decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The information in this report is from the MLS (the data are believed to be accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Prof...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Solana Beach Home? Solana Beach Home Sales for August 2025 Solana Beach is a coastal community just south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas It’s also one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. Buyers and sellers need to have up-to-date information about the local Solana Beach market conditions in order to make educated decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about Solana BeachSolana Beach Real Estate The following information was taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties or mobile or manufactured homes). The data are believed to be reliable when this report was written but not guaranteed. 18 homes sold in Solana Beach in August, significantly more last mont...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Oceanside Home? Oceanside Home Sales for August 2025 The Oceanside housing market continues to change. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information is taken from the MLS and believed accurate when this report was written but is not guaranteed). It’s important that buyers and sellers have current information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR in order to make informed buying and selling decisions about Oceanside homes for sale. READ MORE: Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community There were 147 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 7 fewer sales than in July. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold104 (down by 4); 31 Ave...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Home Sales for August 2025 La Jolla is one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. When you visit La Jolla online (see Read More link below), or in person, it becomes obvious why this is so. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having up-to-date information about the local market conditions for La Jolla homes for sale will help you make educated decisions about buying and/or selling your La Jolla home. La Jolla is a coastal community with numerous homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills and along the coast. La Jolla has an upscale Village, offering top-notch shopping, dining, galleries, and multiple services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ocean and coast...
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