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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Opening Day at the Del Mar Horse Races Horse racing enthusiasts are no doubt eagerly anticipating the 2026 thoroughbred racing season coming soon to the Del Mar Racetrack. Opening Day is this Friday July 17th. Thoroughbred racing at the Del Mar Racetrack at the Del Mar Fairgrounds will run through Monday September 7th. Races take place Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception that there are races on Monday (Labor Day) September 1st. Here’s the full calendar of events and races.  Horse racing at Del Mar is a favorite summer event for many area residents and visitors. There are plenty of fans from around Southern California and way beyond. Thoroughbred racing has been popular at the Del Mar racetrack for decades, with large crowds and plenty of famous, and not so...
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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 June 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from May and 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 commonly tend to be generalized. As a result, they do not reflect the local housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 122 homes sold in Carlsbad in June (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), an 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 Solana Beach Home? Solana Beach Home Sales for June 2026 Solana Beach is a seaside community located south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. It’s also one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. Buyers and sellers need to have up-to-date information about 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. 9 homes sold in Solana Beach in June, 6 fewer sales than last month. H...
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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 June 2026 It’s essential that Encinitas sellers and buyers have current information about local market conditions, and understand the affect they have on buying and selling, in order to make informed decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the June 2026 housing market in Encinitas, based on 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 46 homes sold in Encinitas in June, versus 43 last month. Here’s the breakdown of the housing activity. Single Fam...
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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 June 2026 It’s important that serious 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 information will enable you to make informed buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including the pricing, amount of buyer competition, and marketing time. It’s important to understand how 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 ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Aloha Plunge in Carlsbad is July 18th  Don’t miss a great opportunity to celebrate the 2026 summer season with the Aloha Plunge on Saturday July 18th, from 5 to 8 PM. It’s a fun event for all ages! The Aloha Plunge takes place as always at the Alga Norte Community Park Aquatics Center. Alga Norte Community Park is at 6565 Alicante Road, at the corner of Poinsettia Lane, in the La Costa area of Carlsbad. The Aloha Plunge is limited to 500 attendees and registrations typically fill up quickly. The cost is $15 per person, with children ages 3 and under FREE (but must be identified at check-out online). Register online, and get your wrist bands now so you don't miss out. Tickets are on sale now - as of today almost 200 have reserved their spots. Ticket sales end July 17 at 5 pm. Ticket...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Red, White and BOOM 4th of July Fireworks and More in Carlsbad in 2026 The July 4th holiday is coming soon. Of course there will be celebrations and fireworks in and around Carlsbad, along with private festivities, cookouts, and picnics. And there’s some beach time too! Let’s hope our warm, sunny weather happens and the June Gloom doesn’t hang around! Feature Photo is from a drone show at the La Costa Resort for the 4th in 2025. The summer crowds have increased, restaurants are busy, and public parking at the beaches, and in the Village, has been harder to find. This will be true all week and especially for the holiday weekend beginning this coming Friday. Red, White and BOOM at Legoland This popular annual celebration with fireworks takes place at Legoland California in Carlsbad on Sat...
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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 May 2026 Escondido is inland in North San Diego County, about 20 miles east of the beaches, and is bordered by San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. Serious buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market need current information about local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) to help them make educated buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following information was 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 guaranteed. 110 homes sold in May, 1...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Village Flicks at the Fountain 2026 Summer has arrived, and that means several popular events in Carlsbad are coming soon. One long-time annual favorite is the Flicks at the Fountain series. This popular outdoor movie series is hosted by the Carlsbad Village Association.  The Flicks at the Fountain take place on 5 consecutive Thursday nights. The series starts July 9th and ends August 6th. Movies are rated G, PG, and PG-13 and were decided by popular vote from residents. Here’s the 2026 list of movies: July 9 – Zootopia 2 (2025) (PG)July 16 – Beethoven (1992) (PG)July 23 – Aladdin (1992) (G)July 30 – How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)August 6 – Superman (2025) (PG-13) Flicks at the Fountain are held on a big screen in the parking lot by the Fountain at the corner of State Str...
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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 Report May 2026 Vista is located in inland North San Diego County, and is bordered by Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista has a variety of housing opportunities, including tract home neighborhoods (both gated and ungated), custom-built homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and multiple 55+ senior communities.You will also find homes on large lots in rural areas, and in the hills, some of which offer dramatic views of the countryside and or even the distant ocean. Vista offers mixed use and agricultural areas as well. The downtown area continues to grow and change, and there are abundant dining and shopping opportunities and multiple services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible t...
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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 May 2026 Del Mar is a small coastal town and one of the 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 important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local housing market conditions in Del Mar in order to make educated 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) 14 homes sold in Del Mar in Ma...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Carlsbad Art in the Village  No doubt Carlsbad art lovers will be thrilled that the 28th Annual Art in the Village Fair will be here soon. Art in the Village will take place on June 28th a week after the first day of summer (a week from tomorrow). This popular and well-attended fine art event will feature 160 local and regional artists. The fair runs from 10 am until 6 pm and is free to attend. You will find the Art in the Village vendors along State Street and Grand Avenue in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Art in the Village is sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association, and there will be both new and returning artists. The website lists the 2026 roster of vendors. Selection of the artists is by jury so you will certainly find high quality works of art. All artwork is handcraft...
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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 May 2026 It’s very important that serious Rancho Santa Fe buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local market conditions to enable them to make educated buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  In general, 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 often measured in acres. When this report was written there were 28 homes listed for more than $10,000,000, with 1 priced 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 mark...
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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 May 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). Serious buyers and sellers need to have up-to-date information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR so they can 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 149 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 9% fewer sales than in April. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold102 (down ...
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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 May 2026 La Jolla is one of the more expensive housing markets in San Diego County. If you visit this upscale coastal community online (see Read More link below), or in real life, you will see why this is so. It’s important that serious buyers and sellers in La Jolla have current information about local market conditions for La Jolla homes for sale to help them make informed decisions about buying and/or selling a 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 Rivieras due to ...
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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 May 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 are believed accurate at the time this report was created but are not guaranteed. It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local housing market conditions to enable them to 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 65 homes sold in May in San Marcos’s 2 zip codes (92069 ...
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By John DL Arendsen, Casa de Aire y Sol
(Casa de Aire y Sol)
"Casa de Aire y Sol" From Arendsen to Air and Sun Don’t Sell it! Rethink It! Hi Folks, In my last post, I shared a bit about retirement, family transition, and the beginning of a new chapter for Janis and me. Since then, that next chapter has moved from thought to action. We are now fully immersed in the rollout of Casa de Aire y Sol, with a formal launch planned for January 2027. Casa de Aire y Sol translates to House of Air and Sun, a gentle play on our last name, Arendsen. It has been our home for nearly half a century here in Vista, California. We have no intention of ever leaving the Casa. This is home. But the property has become more than the two of us really need, and too meaningful not to share.   Casa de Aire y Sol — Where The Soul Meets The Sun A Different Way to Think About...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Make Music Day is June 21, 2026 All are welcome to celebrate Make Music Day on June 21st at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad from 10 am until 5 pm. What a special way to celebrate the first day of summer in 2026 with live performances and much more. The Fête de la Musique originated in France in 1982 and is now celebrated on June 21 in more than 2000 cities in over 120 countries. The original vision of the founders was a day of music for everyone to enjoy, whether they made the music themselves or just listened, all over each city. The dream has become a very visible reality and Make Music Day has spread throughout the world, arriving in New York around 16 years ago. On June 21, 2023 there were 4791 free concerts in 117 US cities (per Wikipedia). Who knows what music you’ll find i...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series 2026 The first day of summer is June 21, and the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks series begins on Friday 2 days before that. Many will agree the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are the highlight of summertime in Carlsbad for residents. This free outdoor concert series might be the best entertainment option around North San Diego County! Indeed, the series was voted the 4th best outdoor concert series in the US in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards by USA Today for 2023 and was a runner-up in    2024. You can’t go wrong with a combination of great live music, in a beautiful Carlsbad park, on a Friday summer evening. What more can you ask for in free summer entertainment!? 2026 is the 39th season of Carlsbad’s popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks ...
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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 May 2026 Solana Beach is a beach community located south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas. It’s also one of the more expensive towns along the North San Diego County coastline. Buyers and sellers should have current information about the local Solana Beach market conditions 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 reliable at the time this report was written but not guaranteed. 15 homes sold in Solana Beach in May, 4 more than last month. Here are the...
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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 May 2026 It’s important that Encinitas sellers and buyers have up-to-date information about local market conditions, and understand the impact they have on buying and selling, in order to make educated decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the May 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 43 homes sold in Encinitas in May, versus 62 last month (down 31%). 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.)
Opening Day at the San Diego County Fair~ June 10, 2026 ~ The San Diego County Fair, reported to be one of the nation’s largest fairs, opens Wednesday June 10, 2026. The fair has been hosted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936! The San Diego County Fair runs through July 5th. Gate hours are 11 am to 10 pm daily Wednesdays through Sundays. Some activities remain open after the gates close for the day. The Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The San Diego County Fair has a theme each year, and in 2026 it’s “Once Upon a Fair!” (“celebrating the stories, books and the magic found between the lines” – quote from their website). Why not get out and enjoy the outdoors and all the fun the San Diego County Fair offers? The Del Mar Fairgrounds are well known for a wide range of events durin...
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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 May 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from April and 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 commonly tend to be very general. As a result, they do not reflect local the housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 106 homes sold in Carlsbad in May (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a d...
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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 May 2026 Serious buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market need up-to-date information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell a home this information will enable 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 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 Comm...
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