Many years ago, we purchased a home in Carlsbad, using a realtor that was recommended to us - Jim Klinge. Fast forward to 2025, we recently had the privilege of selling 2 homes in Carlsbad, CA and didn't hesitate to reach out to Jim and Donna Klinge of Klinge Realty Group to guide us through the sales. The transactions were very different, each with its own unique situation, opportunities and challenges. From start to finish, Donna and Jim helped navigate the pre-sale preparation, the listing, showing of the house, buyer negotiations, the final close and all of the paperwork and decisions in between. What stands out with both transactions is the professionalism of Jim and Donna (and their team), wonderful communication (timely, relevant, concise), their deep understanding of market dynamics (setting realistic expectations), their access to top-notch contractors, and last, their ability to guide us across the finish line successfully. We wouldn't hesitate to use Jim and Donna in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in North San Diego County.
Free advice:
The first house – if you are buying a house to be your primary residence, and can’t move into this one until November, aren’t you tempted to pass on this and see what else might pop up over the next ten months? The backyard is all pool, and you have the uncertainty of the tenant’s situation – you at least deserve a discount.
The second house – it sold for $550,000 in March, 2004 which seems like near-peak, and you are already almost back to that price. It needs $50,000 to update kitchen and baths, and that won’t add a square foot. Someday you’ll want to sell this for $600,000-something or more, will there be a buyer willing to pay that for 1,456sf built in 1958 that is only 100 yards away from the I-5 freeway? Too big of a risk.
I know it seems like everything went up 5% to 10% in the last 2-3 months, but don’t panic, it’s time to outwit and outsmart the competition.
If you need to buy, pick up something like this, which is more predictable and safe:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-130001188-3716_Azimuth_Pl_Carlsbad_CA_92010
New rule – if you are so smart that you know that your listing WILL SELL FAST, then you don’t get to use the range pricing.
put some lipstick on that pig? A few trips to home depot and you’ll have a nice crib.
A small crib though – you’d grow out of this in a hurry with the bedrooms being good-sized, which leaves just a small kitchen and one living room. Four people would be cramped.
Just so happy JtR got us in a sweet deal this year!