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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

Carlsbad and La Costa Real Estate in Autumn

October 9, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, San Diego

by Roberta Murphy As I drive around checking out Carlsbad and La Costa real estate in Autumn, it’s clear the season is in full swing. We’ve had light rainfall the last couple of nights and amidst our palms and Birds of Paradise are some deciduous trees dropping their colorful leaves. Pumpkins and gourds decorate front

How About a Costume Party for Your La Costa Home?

October 7, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, Things to do in San Diego

Halloween creates a great opportunity to host a memorable costume party for your friends. It could be as simple as a pizza dinner with chips and dips–or something far more elaborate and creative with dry ice boiling in a spiked punch bowl or cauldron. Or how about sausages wrapped up to look like mummies, or

What’s My La Costa Home Worth?

October 5, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa, Selling

Are you, like many of your neighbors, wondering about your current La Costa home worth or value? Zillow Zestimates aren’t much value when real estate markets are in transition. They make their estimates based on prior sales and are unable to take into account pending sales, market temperature–and agent whispers. We welcome to have you check

La Costa Homes are Decked for Autumn!

October 4, 2014

Community News, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy I’ve begun to notice that Carlsbad is starting to look a lot like the Fall season–and La Costa homes are decked for Autumn! There are walkways lined with pumpkins, witches on broomsticks, gravestones and spider webs. There are also baskets filled with gourds and child-crafted wishes for a Happy October. How do you

Carlsbad Home Gardens: Using Sustainable Beauty

October 3, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy—Carlsbad, CA Carlsbad, La Costa and our surrounding communities are blessed to have a year-round climate that supports our gardening efforts. And with autumn around the corner, now might be a good time to re-assess our Carlsbad home gardens–and ask a few questions. How beautiful is the landscaping of your home? Does it

La Costa Avenue a Disaster

October 1, 2014

Carlsbad, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy We market and sell La Costa real estate– with much of it accessed by La Costa Avenue. Lately, I’ve found myself looking for alternative routes to avoid the ugliness, the heavy machinery and delays in getting from one point to another. La Costa Avenue between El Camino Real and Rancho Santa Fe

Lost Your North County Home to Foreclosure or Short Sale?

September 30, 2014

Buying, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa

The past few years have been painful ones for those who lost their North County homes to foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy. But there is new hope and some promising news. If you recently lost your Encinitas, San Marcos, La Costa or Carlsbad home to a foreclosure, short sale, or bankruptcy– and are looking for

Considering a New Roof For Your Carlsbad Home This Winter?

September 29, 2014

Carlsbad, Home Improvement, La Costa, Selling

Been thinking about a new roof lately? Concerned about a possible El Nino hitting San Diego this winter? Many homes in North County San Diego have tile and concrete roofs, while others have composition. And with our rainier (hopefully) San Diego season approaching, now might be the best time to consider a new roof for

Your La Costa Home – Selling and Buying Strategies

September 19, 2014

Buying, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa

by Roberta Murphy La Costa real estate is on fire–and that includes both homes and condos. It’s the best seller’s market we’ve had in years. Current market conditions may be tempting you to sell your Carlsbad home while demand is high and interest rates are low. But before jumping into the sale of your home–especially