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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

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

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

Ready to Update Your Carlsbad Home?

October 13, 2014

Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy–Carlsbad, CA How long have you lived in your Carlsbad or La Costa property? It may or may not matter if you are looking to upgrade or update your Carlsbad home. Our La Costa home always seems to be a work in progress. Most recently we “laced” the new tiger wood into the

Bath Remodel: Increase My Carlsbad Home Value?

October 11, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, Selling

When showing off Carlsbad and La Costa real estate, clients swoon over each updated bath remodel. They love the higher sinks, use of woods and stone and the spa-like feel they convey. Is the lure of a new home got you thinking about putting yours on the market? Perhaps your neighbor added a new bathroom last year

Most Expensive Home for Sale in La Costa

October 11, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, Selling

La Costa real estate is flush with 57 listings priced at or over $1 million, but the most expensive home for sale in La Costa is the elegant12,800+ square foot estate at 2485 Obelsico, Carlsbad, CA 92009. It carries a price tag of $4,995,900, offers panoramic ocean views and could easily compete with many of

Curb Appeal for La Costa Condos

October 10, 2014

Buying, Carlsbad, Home Improvement, La Costa

La Costa real estate is rich with condos and townhomes, and most buyers would agree that curb appeal for La Costa condos is an important element in their decision to buy. We all know that curb appeal is important to buyers of single-family homes, but what to do if you are selling a condo in