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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 March 2026 Serious buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market need to have up-to-date information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell a home this will help you make educated buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, buyer competition, and marketing time. It’s important to understand how these local market conditions can affect your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans 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 Commu...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Taste of Carlsbad Village Brunch Edition 2026 The Taste of Carlsbad Village Brunch Edition returns for the 2nd year after its very popular debut in 2025.  The Taste of Carlsbad Village has been very successful year after year after year, and it was only a matter of time before the Brunch Edition was added to the mix. The Taste of Carlsbad Brunch Edition is sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association. (The feature photo is from Pixabay and not an actual offering for this event). The Taste of Carlsbad Brunch Edition is Saturday May 16th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Come enjoy specialty coffees and teas, pastries, quiches, crepes, breakfast tacos, breakfast sips (e.g., espresso martinis and mimosas) and so much more. So why such an early announcement more than a month in advance? Like th...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Hot Rods and Cool Treats in Carlsbad is May 9 The Hot Rods and Cool Treats Carnival and Classic Car Show returns to Carlsbad Village on Saturday May 9th. This fun event will be held at the Pine Avenue Community Park at 3333 Harding Street from 11 am until 2 pm. Hot Rods and Cool Treats offers a number of fun activities for all, in addition to the classic car show. In order to participate classic cars must be 25 years or older and there will be multiple awards. The contest is limited to 30 cars. Entries are due by May 7th and are taken in the order received so don’t delay if you want to show off your classic car! (photo is of a classic car from a different car show in Encinitas).  Come check out some beautiful classic cars and vote for your favorite, plus have a great time at the ca...
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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 February 2026 Escondido is an inland community in North San Diego County, approximately 20 miles east of the beaches. Escondido is bordered by San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. Buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market need to have up-to-date information about local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) to help them 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 are 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 is not gu...
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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 for February 2026 Vista is an inland North San Diego County community, bordered by Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista provides a variety of housing opportunities, with tract home neighborhoods (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, plus multiple 55+ senior communities. There are also homes on large lots in rural areas, and in the hills, in some cases offering dramatic views of the countryside and perhaps even the ocean in the distance. There are mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista, too. The downtown area continues to grow and change, offering plentiful dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. The Vista ...
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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 February 2026 La Jolla is known as one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. When you visit this coastal community either online (see Read More link below), or in person, it’s easy to see why this is the true. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having up-to-date information about local market conditions for La Jolla homes for sale will enable you to make informed decisions about buying and/or selling your La Jolla home. La Jolla is a coastal community with numerous homes offering gorgeous views of the ocean from the hills and along the coast. La Jolla has an upscale Village, which offers top-notch shopping, dining, galleries, and multiple services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivie...
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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 February 2026 The Oceanside housing market continues to change each month. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information was taken from the MLS and is believed accurate when this report was written but is not guaranteed). It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date 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 138 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 45% more sales than in January. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sol...
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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 February 2026 The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift each month. This report does not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing. The data were found in the MLS and believed accurate at the time this report was created but are not guaranteed. It’s critical that buyers and sellers have current information about local housing market conditions so they can make educated 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 64 homes sold in February in San Marcos’s 2 zip codes (92069 and 9...
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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 February 2026 Rancho Santa Fe buyers and sellers need to have current information about local market conditions to enable them to make educated 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 priced over $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 February based on information ...
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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 February 2026 Solana Beach is a coastal community just south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. And it’s one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date 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 reliable at the time this report was written but not guaranteed. 8 homes sold in Solana Beach in February, the same as last month. ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Carlsbad 5000 is April 12 Carlsbad has several running events during the year. The Carlsbad 5000 takes place on April 12th and is reportedly the world’s fastest 5K race. Several world and US records have been set, and broken, since the race was established in 1986. No doubt runners will hope to set new records this year! 2026 is the 40th anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000. (Feature photo is from Pixabay). If you are interested you still have time to register online, but don’t wait as this event typically sells out.  Registration closes on April 4. There are multiple races on Sunday April 12th. There is the main event, the Carlsbad 5000 (5K). But other runners may be interested in the All Day 20K (four 5K races) offering 4 categories of runners.  The Elite Invitational races for men a...
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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 February 2026 Del Mar is a small seaside town and one of our more expensive communities in North San Diego County. According to the MLS the highest priced San Diego County property sold publicly was an oceanfront estate in Del Mar (sold October 2025 for $49,999,999). It’s essential that buyers and sellers have current information about the local housing market conditions in Del Mar so they can make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The information in this report was taken 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 Profile) 10 homes sold in Del Mar...
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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 February 2026 Encinitas sellers and buyers must have current information about local market conditions, and understand 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 February 2026 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  (40 homes sold in Encinitas in February, versus 22 last month (up by 18%). Here’s the breakdown of the housing activity. S...
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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 February 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from January and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very general in nature. As a result, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make educated buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 76 homes sold in Carlsbad in February ...
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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 February 2026 It’s important that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell a home this enables you to make educated buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand impact selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, buyer competition, and marketing time. It’s important to understand how these local market conditions can affect your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans 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...
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By John DL Arendsen, Casa de Aire y Sol
(Casa de Aire y Sol)
There Comes A Time When It's Finally Time. Before succession planning.Before corporate structures.Before scale.There was a boy.A truck.And long, muddy hours.Leadership isn’t taught in boardrooms.It’s built from the ground up.I am proud to be passing the wand to my son, Scott "Bubba" Arendsen. He's been working in the manufactured home industry since he was old enough to stand up straight under them.I'm proud to announce that it's final. As of February 12, 2026, my youngest son, now 43, earned his way to the top of our company literally from below the ground up. He is now the proud President and CEO of ON THE LEVEL General Contractors Inc. The company was founded in 1986.  
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Flower Fields ~ March 1 - May 10, 2026 ~ The beautiful Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA open Sunday March 1st. Are you ready to enjoy? The Carlsbad Flower Fields are approximately 55 acres of Ranunculus flowers (80 million+), and have been a popular tourist attraction in Carlsbad for 60+ years. The field transitions on the hillside throughout the year are fun to watch, changing from brown dirt to green plants, then to vibrant colors, and back again to brown dirt when blooming season is over. If you plan to visit the Flower Fields be aware you must book your tickets online for a specific date and arrival time. Tickets are not available the gate. Once you are in you can stay as long as you wish (the Flower Fields close at 6 pm). The Flower Fields take a while to reach their peak so d...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Pirate Plunge  Carlsbad March 21      The Pirate Plunge is a popular aquatic event in Carlsbad every year. It’s hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa). The 2026 Pirate Plunge will take place on Saturday March 21st from 5 – 8 pm. (feature photo is from Pixabay). Here’s what you can expect at the Plunge. Kids get to enjoy several pirate-themed activities in the pool including Message in a Bottle and diving for treasure. Plus they can race across floating obstacles in the pool. Kids can also walk the diving board plank!! Furthermore, there’s an inflatable pirate ship slide and treasure hunt on land, offering plenty of photo opportunities. In addition, the Aquatic Center Splash Pad will be open for the younger children.  Beverages and food are available 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 Escondido Home? Escondido Home Sales for January 2026 Escondido is a community in inland North San Diego County, approximately 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 local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) to enable them to 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 are taken from 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 is not guarante...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The 2026 EGGStravaganza Spring Festival~ Carlsbad April 4th ~ The popular EGGStravaganza Spring Festival 2026 in Carlsbad will take place on Saturday April 4th. As always, the festival is held in Carlsbad’s beautiful Poinsettia Community Park from 10 am until 1pm. The Poinsettia Community Park is located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road, about a mile south of Palomar Airport Road. Carlsbad’s EGGStravaganza is lots of fun, with multiple activities that include cookie decorating, face painting, “Soak the Bunny,” crafts, and a fun zone with inflatables. Kids will love Carlsbad’s largest Egg Scramble (Activity Cards are required) which is run continually from 10:30 until 12:30, or until the candy-filled eggs run out. Be sure to bring your basket!  There are 2 competitive fields for the Egg Scramb...
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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 for January 2026 Vista is located in inland North San Diego County, and is bordered by Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista provides a variety of housing opportunities, with tract home neighborhoods (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, plus multiple 55+ senior communities. You’ll also find homes on large lots in rural areas, and in the hills, in some cases offering dramatic views of the countryside and perhaps even the ocean in the distance. You’ll find mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista, too. The downtown area continues to grow and change, offering plentiful dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. Th...
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