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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home?Cardiff by the Sea Home Sales for September 2022 It’s important for buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market to have current information about local market conditions so they can make informed selling and buying decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affects selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, competition, and time on market. It’s important to understand how these market conditions can impact your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s talk now! 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 Community? Try the Composer District in Cardiff, CA Here’s a summary of the Card...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The 3rd Annual ArtWalk Carlsbad was held this weekend along Armada Drive overlooking the Flower Fields (not very exciting at this time of year since there are no flowers but a great view nonetheless) and the ocean in the distance.It was a gorgeous day with clear skies in the upper 70s and, fortunately, with a nice ocean breeze. Over 150 fine artists showcased their creations, a diverse array of art work in many forms of media.  You can check out the artists and their creations here.There was a good crowd, as expected, and the free parking was abundant close by in the adjoining corporate office park, at and near the Museum of Making Music.There was a Kids' Interactive Area, wine and beer, live music, and plenty of food (a food truck and multiple booths).We thoroughly our visit, with some...
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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 Real Estate Market in August 2022 Western Escondido is approximately 20 miles inland from the beaches, and east of San Marcos and Fallbrook, in North San Diego County. It’s important for buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market to be educated about current local market conditions so they can make informed decisions about buying and selling Escondido homes for sale. This is even more important with today’s shifting market! READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are based on the MLS (private sales are not included in these statistics, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). The statistics are believed to be reliable at the time this report was compiled but ...
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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 2022 In general, the La Jolla housing market is one of the more expensive in San Diego County. When you tour La Jolla online (see link below), or visit in person, it becomes obvious why this is so. As a La Jolla buyer or seller, having up-to-date local market information about La Jolla homes for sale will benefit you so you can make informed decisions about buying and/or selling your La Jolla home. La Jolla is a beautiful beach community with many homes offering amazing views of the ocean from the hills or shoreline, along with a trendy, up-scale village offering the best in shopping, dining, and services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras with impressive ocean and coastline vistas, spectacu...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Fall 2022 San Diego Restaurant WeekSeptember 25 through October 2 Food lovers will be happy to know San Diego Restaurant Week is September 25th through  October 2nd. This is the 2nd event for 2022. San Diegans can enjoy a wide range of food offerings at terrific prices at dozens of restaurants all over San Diego! How can a dedicated food lover go wrong with so many options?! So how will you decide where to dine? San Diego Restaurant Week is about reduced prices on fixed price multi-course menus at lunch, brunch (some places do not offer this) and dinner. Some may even include a drink as a course. Restaurants are found across a wide area, including downtown, inland/East County, and northward along the coast to Carlsbad, Oceanside and Fallbrook. There are 6 in my hometown of Carlsbad, inc...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s My Rancho Santa Fe Home Worth? Rancho Santa Fe Home Sales for August 2022 It’s important that buyers and sellers in the Rancho Santa Fe real estate market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions in order to make informed decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale, whether they are buying, selling, or investing.  On average, the Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive community in San Diego County. There are large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots that are often measured in acres. At the time of this report there are 19 properties listed for more than $10,000,000, with 1 estate at $98,500,000 and also co-listed with an LA brokerage. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Ho...
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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 2022 Solana Beach is an affluent beach town just south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. It’s one of the more expensive coastal communities in North San Diego County. It’s essential that sellers and buyers understand current market conditions in Solana Beach so they can make educated decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about the Solana Beach Community:Solana Beach Real Estate The following data are 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 at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed. 12 Solana Beach homes sold in August, 3 more than last month....
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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 2022 Del Mar is a coastal community in North San Diego County, and one of the more expensive beach-side communities. The most expensive property sold publicly in San Diego County, according to the MLS, was in Del Mar for about $48,000,000 in 2007, and again for $43M in August 2020. Up-to-date information on the Del Mar housing market is necessary so buyers and sellers are able to make educated buying and selling decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. These statistics were obtained from the MLS (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was compiled, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 18 homes sold in Del Mar in...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
 What’s the Value of My Vista Home?Vista Home Sales in August 2022 Vista is located in inland North San Diego County, bordering Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista has a diverse range of housing options, with tract home communities, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and 55+ communities. You’ll also find homes in rural settings and on the hills with large lots and often great views. Vista offers mixed use and agricultural areas, plus a growing and changing downtown with a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. The Vista Farmers Market (operating since 1981) takes place every Saturday at the Vista Courthouse Complex on Melrose – it’s worth visiting regularly to buy fresh produ...
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By Mike Young, FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809
(203kOnLine.com, covering the USA)
203k loans are doing well in San DiegoWhere do you go for an FHA 203k loan in San Diego County? Many times the new guys in town can close loans faster than the old timers as they don't have all that bureaucracy to deal with. So, who is the "new guy in town"?https://www.jpotts.com/Give them a try and tell them Mike Young Sent you       downtown 9-15-2022
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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 2022 The Oceanside real estate market continues to evolve. This market report does not include private sales or manufactured, mobile, or multifamily housing (the data are taken from the MLS and are believed to be accurate when this report was written, but are not guaranteed). Having up-to-date information from a knowledgeable REALTOR about local market conditions benefits you, and will help you make educated decisions about buying or selling Oceanside homes for sale. READ MORE: Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community In August 2022 there were 170 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 7 more sales than in July (up 4%). Here’s the breakdown of overall ...
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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 Home Sales for August 2022 The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift monthly. These statistics do not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing (the data are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate at the time this report was published, but are not guaranteed). Having current information about the local market conditions benefits you as a seller or buyer so you can make informed buying and selling decisions about San Marcos homes for sale, in this competitive and changing market. 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 In August 2022 there we...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2022 Wavecrest Woodie Meet in EncinitasSeptember 16, 17 and 18 The world’s longest running woodie festival takes place September 16th through the 18th in Encinitas. This is the 43rd event! The Wavecrest Woodie Meet kicks off Thursday evening with the last Encinitas Classic Car Night for 2022. Friday night is the Welcome Party at 5 pm at the host hotel, the Best Western. The hotel is a short distance from Moonlight Beach. This is a “No Host Taco Truck,” with beer, wine, and other beverages available. Saturday is the big Woodie meet with around 200 Woodies on display in the parking lot above the beach from 8 am until 2 pm. The day ends with a dinner (limited tickets) at the Best Western. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm followed by an auction. (this is not a photo from the actual event by courtes...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Encinitas Classic Car Nights 2022~ Final Event  ~I suspect many classic car buffs and non-aficionados alike love the Encinitas Cruise Nights on the 3rd Thursday each month from May through September.  This is an annual series each summer. Several local car clubs will have their vehicles parked for all to admire! There will be dozens. If you missed the first 4 events next Thursday September 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm is the last opportunity this year. I’ve attended several times (see my slideshow), but it’s been a number of years now.   You can’t help but be wowed by the Woodies, Hot Rods and other classic, vintage, and foreign cars parked along the Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas! They’re all beautiful and so well maintained by their proud owners. The theme for this final Encinit...
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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 August 2022 It’s essential that Encinitas sellers and buyers understand the local market conditions, and the effect they have on buying and selling, in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the August 2022 Encinitas housing market, based on data from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile, or multi-family homes). These statistics are believed reliable at the time this was written, but are not guaranteed. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA 44 homes sold in Encinitas in August, 6 more than last month, following 2 months of decline in sales. Here’s the breakdown of overall acti...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2022 Carlsbad Oktoberfest is October 1 The 40th annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 1! Carlsbad’s popular annual Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival, for years traditionally taking place the 1st Saturday in October, will be held at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company. The festival is from Noon to 8 pm. Sponsored, as always, 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 Clubs. There are a number of other event sponsors, too. Come enjoy a traditional German meal from the well-known Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad. And of course there is a Bier Garten with draught and can beer and wine. The Oktoberfest DJ will provide music from 12 noon to 4 pm. Then the Bavarian Beergarden Band w...
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By Marti Steele Kilby, CRS, Broker/Owner, San Diego, CA
(Steele Group Realty)
The San Diego County Recorder’s Office is now offering a new, free service that will help anyone owning property in the county protect the title to their properties. When you sign up for the Recording Notification Service you will be notified by email whenever a document is recorded that is attached to your name and Assessor Parcel Number (APN). So, for instance, if a contractor working on your kitchen remodel files a Mechanic’s Lien, or the IRS files a lien for back taxes, you would be notified. This can be particularly useful in discovering and fighting fraudulent claims against your property.The Recorder’s Office will supply you with an index number for the document filed which you can then search in person at their offices or purchase online. This service does not include documents ...
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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 August 2022 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with changes from July and 1 year ago. These statistics do not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate when reported but are not guaranteed). Media reports speak in general terms, thus they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions benefits you so you can make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 113 homes sold in Carlsbad in August (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), 15% more than in July...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home? Cardiff Home Sales for August 2022 Buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market need to have up-to-date information about local market conditions so they can make educated selling and buying decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affects selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, competition, and time on market. It’s important to understand how these market conditions impact your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s talk now! 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 Community? Try the Composer District in Cardiff, CA Here’s a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for A...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Squirrels Love Our Carlsbad Beaches, Too! We see a lot of ground squirrels in our area, especially living on a canyon in Carlsbad. We don't enjoy the damage they can do to the garden but their antics can be entertaining. But the squirrels love the Carlsbad beaches, too, although I suspect it’s not the views they appreciate. The bluffs are easy to dig in, which makes for easy, and abundant house-building along the beach – no permits needed, and the squirrels can thumb their noses at the California Coastal Commission and the City of Carlsbad Building Department's regulations on what can be done along the bluffs. And there are plenty of plants that thrive at the beach that provide seeds and other delicacies the squirrels enjoy year-round. But the squirrels know that beaches mean plenty of ...
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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 July 2022 The western edge of Escondido is approximately 20 miles inland from the beaches, and east of San Marcos and Fallbrook, in North San Diego County. It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market are educated about current local market conditions so they can make informed decisions about buying and selling Escondido homes for sale. This is even more important with the shifting market! READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are based on the MLS (private sales are not included in these statistics, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). The statistics are believed to be reliable at the time this report was compiled but ar...
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