Manufactured Homes As "ADUs"   "Manufactured Homes have been around for decades, and have evolved with the times. They are banned in some jurisdictions from being an ADU due to legacy zoning codes. But, where they are allowed to be built and installed as ADUs, they offer an affordable and streamlined way to add one to a property. All of California allows for HUD manufactured homes as ADUs. Many if not most are jumping on board as well.""Join us to hear from one of the top teams in building manufactured homes as ADUs, Crest Backyard Homes based in the San Diego region, as they provide an overview of how this building type can meet the needs of homeowners looking for a relatively affordable, quick, prefab ADU option."  "You will learn about the financing, appraisals, construction, and de... 03/26/2023

The 2023 EGGStravaganza Spring Festival Coming Soon to Carlsbad Daylight Saving Time is a distant memory, Spring is here, and Easter is less than 2 weeks away! The popular Carlsbad EGGStravaganza Spring Festival for 2023 will take place the day before Easter, Saturday April 8th, in Carlsbad’s beautiful Poinsettia Community Park. The event runs from 10 am until 1pm. Poinsettia Community Park is located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road, south of Palomar Airport Road. Carlsbad EGGStravaganza offers plenty of fun, with multiple activities including cookie decorating, face painting, “Soak the Bunny,” crafts, and a fun zone. Kids can enjoy Carlsbad’s largest Egg Scramble (Activity Cards are required) which is ongoing from 10:30 until 12:30 (or until eggs run out), with 2 competitive fields.  One fi... 03/29/2023

Come Live in the Preserve in Carlsbad This beautiful home, built in 2019 in Cypress at The Preserve, is a delight from the minute you walk through the courtyard gate, step inside the front door, and take in the spacious open floor plan with abundant natural light and views of the back yard.  The back yard faces the preserve, and features a built-in grill and fire pit with waterfall. You’ll love to relax and entertain here!  Cooks will love the kitchen with gas cook top, stainless appliances, quartz counters, a large island with pendant lighting, and plentiful storage including a large pantry.  Upstairs you'll find the primary suite with double walk-in closets, a balcony to enjoy the views and your morning coffee, and en suite bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and walk-in shower. T... 03/26/2023

How can something so good for some, be so bad for others? Is the new CalHFA “California Dream for all Shared Appreciation Loan” BAD for Homebuyers? First off, here are a few facts of the program: Official program guidelines will be published on Monday March 27th (2 days from now)…that said, I’ll give you a sneak preview of what we believe those guidelines are The California Housing Finance Agency aka CalHFA will provide down payment assistance of up to 20% of the lesser of the purchase price or appraised value for First Time Homebuyers There is no monthly payment associated with the CalHFA portion of the total financing, and it will help many Homebuyers avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (aka PMI) The end result? Less money the Buyer has to bring in, lower monthly payments, and higher pur... 03/25/2023