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by Roberta Murphy La Costa real estate is fortunate to have so many lovely homes, but many wonder, “Where are the most expensive homes in La Costa?” In all areas of coastal San Diego, the upper tiers of pricing will exceed $1 million–and for good reason. It’s all about location, perfect climate, the beaches, ocean

Rats in Your Carlsbad Home?

March 24, 2015

Carlsbad, Community News, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy Well, the rats may or may not be IN your Carlsbad home, but chances are good if you have a vegetable garden, bird feeder or other source of food outdoors, rats will be regular nocturnal visitors. And if there is an opening to your attic or garage, you may well have rats in

How Important are Rain Gutters in San Diego?

March 23, 2015

Buying, Carlsbad, Home Improvement

by Roberta Murphy A couple of weeks ago at a Carlsbad home inspection, rain gutters–or the lack thereof– proved to be a real issue for our buyer. Rain (a rare occurrence here) had over the years rotted wood soffets and eaves and had badly stained the home’s stucco. This, along with some foundation damage, could have

Bark After Dark: Yappy Hour

January 17, 2015

Carlsbad, Community News, La Costa

Bark After Dark? This is just too good to pass up for Carlsbad and La Costa dog owners! San Diego has been touted as the #1 city for dogs, and Carlsbad would certainly be included (if not surpass) that distinction. On January 21, 2015 Dirty Dogs will present Bark After Dark at CYO Pizza in

Safety First When You List Your Home

January 13, 2015

Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Selling

Safety first, we advise our Encinitas, La Costa and Carlsbad real estate clients who list their homes for sale with us. We don’t mean to be nagging mother hens, but safety is a prime concern. When this infographic came out last nighit from the California Assiciation of Realtors (CAR), I immediately thought of sharing not

La Costa Vons a Winner

November 14, 2014

Community News, La Costa, Things to do in San Diego

Early this morning I hiked up to the new La Costa Town Square and instead of heading into the 24-Hour Fitness as I had planned, kept walking over to the new La Costa Vons where I could browse without an impatient hubby in tow. What a fun way to play hooky from my morning workout at the

Lower Your San Diego Property Taxes for Free

November 1, 2014

Carlsbad, Community News, Real Estate Tips

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Want to lower your San Diego Property Taxes? Carlsbad, CA–We are advising our San Diego real estate clients to appeal the assessed value of their homes by December 1 if they feel their assessment is greater than what their home is worth in today’s market. In past years–and in some cases–San Diego real estate owners are

La Costa Real Estate Listings Needed!

October 20, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa

We have several clients right now who want nothing more than to live in La Costa–and as I search the MLS, realize that more La Costa real estate listings are needed. So what are our current clients seeking? A single family La Costa home with a minimum of 3 bedrooms, 2-baths and a decent sized

History of La Costa–Then and Now

October 15, 2014

Community News, La Costa, Real Estate Stories

by Roberta Murphy The Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA had its glamorous beginnings in the 1960’s as Rancho La Costa, when Alga Road was a rutted dirt road and horse stables adjoined the golf course. In those days, La Costa was a relaxing getaway for Hollywood entertainers and sports figures such as Frank

Downsizing to a La Costa Condo

October 14, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, Relocation

by Roberta Murphy Downsizing to a La Costa condo might be a great idea if you are ready to simplify life and move away from your large suburban home. To begin with, condos in La Costa are relatively plentiful. Many of the older and well-placed condos around La Costa were originally purchased by out of