One of the more popular Carlsbad attractions, THE FLOWER FIELDS , opens tomorrow, March 1. The Flower Fields are acres and acres of colorful ranunculas on the hills overlooking the ocean near the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall off Palomar Airport Road. It's truly an amazing sight to behold, close u
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02/28/2011
Ocean House in Carlsbad, California The Ocean House in Carlsbad, CA is a classic. Driving by this Victorian Mansion in downtown Carlsbad Village on the Coast Road/Route 101/Carlsbad Boulevard always reminds me of the grand old hotels on the coast in New England, particularly in Maine, and of Cape
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02/27/2011
Do You Think in Billboards or Spreadsheets? Some of us are better at looking at the big picture. Others are much more adept at details. While lots of people claim to be a "detail person," the reality is not everyone is really good at thinking about and focusing on details. And some people's na
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02/27/2011
Carlsbad Residents Go To School at The Carlsbad Citizens Academy A really cool program for Carlsbad residents begins on March 24, 2011 at the Carlsbad Citizens Academy. The Carlsbad Citizens Academy is a 7-week program on consecutive Thursday evenings offering dinner and class sessions in varyin
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02/26/2011
Is That a Comparable? Or Your Competition? It's a fact - some homes are comparables, and some are competition. They are not necessarily the same. And depending on whether you are a buyer or a seller, and perhaps an agent, you will likely view these differently. And might not even consider them.
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02/25/2011
Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad CA | Bressi Ranch Homes for Sale with 2009 and 2010 Market Report Bressi Ranch is a master planned community in Carlsbad's 92009 area, adjacent to La Costa, and about 4 miles inland from the ocean. Outstanding Features of Bressi Ranch Multiple home styles, elevations, l
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02/24/2011
A Visit to the Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in Carlsbad California Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a bit of history and beautiful lush grounds in the midst of a master planned community in Carlsbad CA. The Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park is
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02/23/2011
Are You Listening? REALLY Listening? Sometime you hear such a profound talk by someone you respect that you feel compelled to share. Such was the keynote given by Jeff Turner at the CRS Sell-a-Bration at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando this past week. Jeff's comments were not directed just at rea
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02/22/2011
Your First Open House is On-Line Are YOU and Your House Ready? Whether you like it or not, or have even given it a thought, your first open house is on-line. Unless, of course, your REALTOR is showing your home BEFORE putting it on the MLS and other real estate sites. Think about that for a mome
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02/18/2011
A Visit to Ponte Winery in Temecula's Wine Country in Temecula, California Temecula, California, about 45 minutes inland northeast of Carlsbad, has a fine reputation as a wine region. While it may not compare to Napa and Sonoma, there are some terrific wineries and good wines to sample and buy.
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02/15/2011