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Crime in La Costa? Really? Check it out! Crime rates in Carlsbad and La Costa tend to be pretty low, but in case you are looking at La Costa real estate, homes in Carlsbad–or even in other communities, we have an easy way to check not only crime rates, but types of crimes and where

Groans for La Costa Homes and Drones

January 1, 2017

Carlsbad, La Costa

Drones were apparently a popular gift this year for La Costa folks. They are buzzing around in parks, and occasionally overhead. And now we hear of merchandise that may soon be delivered by Amazon drones. In Amazon I trust, but not the errant drones that mistakenly of mischievously fly over my home. And what should

Don’t Hurt Your Home Value

February 20, 2016

Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa

We show lots of homes in Carlsbad and Encinitas, but given where we live in La Costa I want to warn each of you to not hurt your home value. Listed below are 7 things that turn off many of our buyer clients–and these are often improvements on which sellers spent a great deal of

Bob’s Steak and Chop House Coming to La Costa….

February 15, 2016

Carlsbad, La Costa

Welcome Bob’s Steak and Chop House! Blue Fire at Omni La Costa has never been my favorite restaurant. Food was sometimes excellent and at other times mediocre. It was time for a change. And a big change it will be come March 1 or thereabouts because a Texas favorite is coming to La Costa that

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Prop A Signs Disappearing?

February 4, 2016

Carlsbad, La Costa

Prop A Signs Disappearing from lawns of La Costa homes? The vote for Carlsbad’s Prop A is coming up on February 23 and there are heated arguments throughout Carlsbad, both pro and con–though it appears the vote will result in a positive one. There is much disappointment, though, among Prop A supporters in La Costa who

Original Aviara Home Prices

January 22, 2016

Aviara, Carlsbad

Aviara home prices have never been inexpensive, but in the rear view mirror they were once a bargain. Aviara, located in south coastal Carlsbad, was and still is a premier planned community (just west of La Costa Resort) with current home prices starting in the $600’s and topping out at over $2 million. Of course, many

Your La Costa Home Search

January 12, 2016

Carlsbad, La Costa, Tips for Buyers, Uncategorized

One very good reason to start your La Costa home search here is that we don’t list the most expensive homes in La Costa first, hoping to snag luxury buyers. We provide the most recently listed homes first, because in a competitive real estate market you want to know about the newest listings first. We

La Costa Condos and Lender Approvals

January 11, 2016

Carlsbad, La Costa

La Costa condos have recently been a problem for Carlsbad Realtors and their buyers–especially when it comes to financing. Lender approvals can sometimes be tough if no VA or FHA financing is available. During the Great Recession, many home owner associations let their FHA and VA approvals expire–perhaps because some of the offers on these condominiums

2016 Membership Costs for La Costa

December 29, 2015

Carlsbad, La Costa

As long time residents and Realtors in La Costa, we are frequently asked about membership costs for La Costa Resort and Golf Course. Initiation fees for this Omni resort can vary somewhat throughout the year, so we cannot quote them here. However, as members we just received the 2016 schedule for monthly dues and quarterly

La Costa Haggens = Gelsons

December 8, 2015

Carlsbad, La Costa, La Jolla

Gelsons is coming to La Costa! Gelsons Market is replacing the now-defunct Haggens and should be a welcome addition to La Costa shopping venues. Haggen’s, who replaced Albertsons not too long ago, turned many shoppers off with their higher prices for Albertson’s standard fare.We expected a gourmet deli, more organic vegetable presentations, and you know,