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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2024 Halloween Pumpkin Plunge~ Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad ~ Halloween is just around the corner and stores are filled with decorations, and have been for some time. The Carlsbad pumpkin patch and corn maze are open, and it’s a little over 1 week to the 2024 Carlsbad Pumpkin Plunge. This popular annual floating pumpkin patch is held at the Alga Norte Community Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area), at 6565 Alicante Road (corner of Poinsettia Lane), on Saturday October 19th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This event is one of several held each year at the Aquatics Center.  Carlsbad kids will have a chance to lasso their favorite pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch, using a hula hoop, to take them home for carving, decorating, and Halloween festivities. You’ll likely find only the ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Spider on our Wall The spider on our wall is huge. And it's green.I am a bit of an arachnophobe, so I'm not entirely pleased about the situation. Good thing it's outside.Our nextdoor neighbors have 2 young children and they decorate their yard each Halloween with several inflatables. This year they added a new one - the spider - and asked if it could hang out on the wall. Of course we said yes. The grandkids won't get to see it in person this year but thought the photo I sent was great fun.  Here's the purple monster that hangs out in their yard, too. The kids love it when they have visited.  Halloween is in the air...and in lots of yards, no doubt with much more to come.
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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 September 2024 Vista is an inland community in North San Diego County, bordering Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista offers a variety of housing, including tract home neighborhoods (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and 55+ communities. There are also homes with large lots in rural areas, and up in the hills, some with panoramic views. There are mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista too. The downtown area is growing and changing, with plentiful dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. The Vista Farmers Market, founded in 1981, is the longest running farmers market in San Diego, and it’s a good one....
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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 2024 Buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe need up-to-date information about local market conditions in order to make educated buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  The Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County in general. The community offers large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots, often measured in acres. At the time this report was written there were 30 homes listed for more than $10,000,000, with 1 at $100,000,000. 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 2024 based on information 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 Encinitas Home? Encinitas Market Report for September 2024 It’s essential that Encinitas sellers and buyers have up-to-date information about local market conditions, and the impact they have on buying and selling, in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the September 2024 housing market in Encinitas, based on information 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 31 homes sold in Encinitas in September, 26% fewer sales than last month. Here’s the breakdown of overal...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Village Street Faire ~ November 3, 2024 ~ The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is a hugely popular event for 45 years, returning to Carlsbad Village Sunday, November 3rd. The Faire is hosted by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kennedy and Associates. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is reported to be the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US. There is also a Carlsbad Village Street Faire held every May. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is held from 8 am until 4 pm. That should be ample time to enjoy hundreds of vendors and shop to your heart’s content. (photos are from another of Carlsbad's well-known art fairs in the Village).  The Carlsbad Village Street Faire takes place in the center of town, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Fa...
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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 2024 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from August and 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. 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 benefits you when you need to make important buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 88 homes sold in Carlsbad in September (92008, 92009, 92010 and 920...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze in Carlsbad The Annual Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are open at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company in Carlsbad. The popular pumpkin patch opened on September 20 and will stay open until November 3rd. What’s Fall and Halloween without pumpkins? There’s no question the Carlsbad Strawberry Company is known far and wide for its strawberries, and they sell a ton of them; you can buy them already picked or enjoy picking them yourself. Unfortunately, strawberry season is now over (end of January to mid July depending on weather). However, at Halloween time the Carlsbad Strawberry Company also offers a huge pumpkin patch with great photo opportunities. The Patch is wheelchair accessible. And of course, there’s the opportunity for everyone to pick their favorite pumpkin, ...
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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 September 2024 It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about local market conditions. If you are planning to buy or sell this will allow you to make informed buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand impact selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, the amount of competition, and days on market. It’s important to understand how local 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 Dist...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
St. Michael’s Jazz Fest The inaugural St. Michael’s Jazz Fest takes place this weekend, September 28th and 29th. The festival will be held outdoors at St. Michael’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Carlsbad Village at 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard. (photo courtesy of Pixabay).  The festival is 1 block from the train station – a recommended way to get there in addition to walking or by bicycle. There is limited street parking and the Village is busy on the weekends. However, you can also park at the train station but that parking may also be limited on the weekend. St. Michael’s Jazz Fest is from 10:30 AM to around 7:30 PM on Saturday  (last band is at 6:00) and from 11:00 AM to around 2:00 (last band at 1:00 PM). Here’s the full band schedule which includes the Grammy-award winning Rebirth Bras...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s my Escondido Home Worth? Escondido Market Report for August 2024 Escondido is about 20 miles east of the beaches, and borders San Marcos and Fallbrook in North San Diego County. It’s important that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market have up-to-date 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 data are from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). The information is believed reliable at the time this market report was written but are not guaranteed. 90 homes sold in August, 27% fewer...
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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 2024 Buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe need current information about local market conditions in order to make informed buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  The Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County in general. The community offers large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots, often measured in acres. At the time this report was written there were 32 homes listed for more than $10,000,000, including 1 at $100,000,000. 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 August 2024 based on i...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2024 Carlsbad Oktoberfest is October 5 The 42nd annual Carlsbad Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 5th, less than 3 weeks away! It’s time to put it on your calendar. Carlsbad’s annual Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival, for years traditionally taking place on the 1st Saturday in October, will be held at the Carlsbad Strawberry Company on Cannon Roard just east of the 5 freeway. The festival runs from 12 noon until 8 pm. Entrance fee (separate from food and drink) for the Carlsbad Strawberry Company is $10 and paid at the entrance, with children 5 and under free. Parking is complimentary but limited. No cash can be accepted. As in the past the 2024 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 majo...
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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 2024 Del Mar is a coastal town in North San Diego County and is one of the more expensive beach communities. The most expensive San Diego County property sold publicly was in Del Mar (about $48,000,000 in 2007) according to the MLS. That oceanfront property sold again in June 2020 for $43M. Having current information on the local housing market conditions in Del Mar is essential in order for buyers and sellers to make educated decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The data are taken 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) 17 homes sold in Del Mar...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Annual Visit to Julian CA ~ 9/13/24For those of us living in Southern California along the ocean, Julian and other inland mountain communities are a world apart. While we have miles of beaches, plenty of sand and abundant palm trees – they have lots of pine trees, mountains and more leaves on the trees that turn colors…plus snow in the winter. We have been making day trips to Julian, about 60 miles from Carlsbad, pretty much every year since we moved here in 2005, and occasionally more than once a year. Yesterday was time for a visit, and to pick apples and pears! It’s a beautiful drive through the mountains, through Ramona, past the Oasis Camel Dairy Foundation (such fun to see camels in the fields as we drive by), and through the small town of Santa Ysabel. It’s easy to see how divers...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
ArtWalk Carlsbad is September 21 and 22, 2024 The 5th Annual ArtWalk Carlsbad is just a week away on September 21 and 22. No doubt artists and art lovers alike are looking forward to this popular event. The inaugural ArtWalk Carlsbad was in 2018 and I had a great time then, and in 2022. Unfortunately, the 2020 and 2021 ArtWalks were canceled due to the pandemic. ArtWalk San Diego, the organization that produces the Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy and the ArtWalk @ Liberty Square, is the organizer of this popular 2-day art festival in North San Diego County. Multiple sponsors also help make this art event affordable for attendees and artists. ArtWalk Carlsbad is free to attend, and will feature more than 150 local, regional and international artists. Expect lots of high quality 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 Oceanside Home? Oceanside Home Sales for August 2024 The Oceanside housing market continues to shift. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information was derived from the MLS and is believed accurate when this report was written but not guaranteed). Having up-to-date information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR can help you 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 161 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 4 more sales than in July. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold113 (down 10%); 22 Average Days on Market; Average Sale...
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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 2024 The San Marcos real estate market continues to change. This report does not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing (the information is from the MLS and believed accurate at the time this report was published but is not guaranteed). It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local market conditions to help 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 78 homes sold in August in San Marcos’ 2 zip codes (92069 and 92078), 8 more than...
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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 2024 La Jolla is one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. When you tour La Jolla online (see link below), or visit in person, it’s easy to see why this is the case. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having up-to-date local market information about La Jolla homes for sale benefits you when you want to make educated decisions about buying and/or selling a home in La Jolla. La Jolla is an attractive coastal community with many of the homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills or on the coast. There is an up-scale village offering top-notch shopping, dining, and services. La Jolla has sometimes been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ocean and coastline vi...
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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 August 2024 Vista is located inland in North San Diego County, and borders Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista offers a variety of housing, including tract home communities (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and 55+ communities. There are also homes with large lots in rural areas, and up in the hills, some with panoramic views. There are mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista too. The downtown area is growing and changing, with plentiful dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are easily accessible. The Vista Farmers Market, founded in 1981, is the longest running farmers market in San Diego, and it’s terrific. The Farmers...
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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 2024 Solana Beach is a coastal town south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas, and one of the more expensive communities along the North San Diego County coastline. It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local market conditions in Solana Beach 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 published but are not guaranteed. 15 homes sold in Solana Beach in August, 3 more sales than in...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Surf Dog Surf-a-thon~ Del Mar CA ~ The 19th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon takes place at Dog Beach (a.k.a. North Beach) in Del Mar this Sunday, September 8th. (feature photo courtesy of Pixabay) No doubt humans and their surfing canines are gearing up for this fun event from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm (the event takes place after Labor Day since that’s when leash laws are lifted for the beach). Read more:Visit Dog Beach in Del Mar, CA All funds raised by the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon support the Helen Woodward Animal Center (pets and programs), plus provide education and awareness about pet ownership and adoption responsibility. The Helen Woodward Animal Center sponsors a variety of different programs and fun-raising events throughout the year. Here's a video on YouTube from last year's event. If y...
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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 2024 It’s important that Encinitas sellers and buyers have current information about local market conditions, and the effect they have on buying and selling, in order to make educated decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the August 2024 housing market in Encinitas, based on information 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 42 homes sold in Encinitas in August, 6 fewer sales (down 12%) than last month. Here’s the breakdown of overall 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 Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for August 2024 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from July and 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 tend to be very generalized. As a result they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions benefits you when you need to make important buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 97 homes sold in Carlsbad in August (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), 13%...
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