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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A+ thank youTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sold a home with Jim and Donna and from beginning to end they were consummate professionals. Their initial walk through the property resulted in a list of items to be repaired or updated. They supplied a list of vendors and job quotes to do the repairs and updates. We originally wanted to sell ‘as is’ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for ‘as is’ and options for doing a few updates/repairs to doing it all with the selling price for each option. We agreed to do all they suggested and we sold for the exact price they predicted. For every dollar spent we got back more than $2 back in the selling price. And they got that price in a rising interest rate environment! Donna and Jim are extremely detailed and guide you through ever aspect of the sale. There were no surprises thanks to their guidance. We couldn’t be more pleased with their representation. Thank you Donna and Jim, Jerry and MaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known Jim & Donna Klinge for over a dozen years, having met them in Carlsbad where our children went to the same school. As long time North County residents, it was a no- brainer for us to have the Klinges be our eyes and ears for San Diego real estate in general and North County in particular. As my military career caused our family to move all over the country and overseas to Asia, Europe and the Pacific, we trusted Jim and Donna to help keep our house in Carlsbad rented with reliable and respectful tenants for over 10 years. Naturally, when the time came to sell our beloved Carlsbad home to pursue a rural lifestyle in retirement out of California, we could think of no better team to represent us than Jim and Donna. They immediately went to work to update our house built in 2004 to current-day standards and trends — in 2 short months they transformed it into a literal modern-day masterpiece. We trusted their judgement implicitly and followed 100% of their recommended changes. When our house finally came on the market, there was a blizzard of serious interest, we had multiple offers by the third day and it sold in just 5 days after a frenzied bidding war for 20% above our asking price! The investment we made in upgrades recommended by Jim and Donna yielded a 4-fold return, in the process setting a new high water mark for a house sold in our community. In our view, there are no better real estate professionals in all of San Diego than Jim and Donna Klinge. Buying or selling, you must run and beg Jim and Donna Klinge to represent you! Our family will never forget Jim, Donna, and their whole team at Compass — we are forever grateful to them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WeI had the pleasure of working with Klinge Realty Group to sell our home in Carmel Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jim and Donna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, offering expert guidance on market conditions and pricing strategy, which resulted in a quick and successful sale. Communication was prompt and we were well-informed throughout the entire process. For anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate team, look no further! ---Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim Klinge of Klinge Realty Group have our highest possible recommendation. From Donna and Jim’s first visit to our house through closing their advice and counsel was candid and honest in all dealings. They kept us fully informed throughout the process. The house sold less than three days after listing with a two-week closing. My wife and I have sold several houses during our lives. This was by far the best experience. Klinge Reality is a premium service realtor. You can’t make a better choice for someone to sell your home fast and for top dollar.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless. So grateful that I had them on my side!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We first found Jim through his blog at bubbleinfo.com, which really showcased his knowledge of SoCal real estate. Since then we've done three transactions with Jim and Donna, and they are an incredible full service agency, with Jim's deep market insight and Donna's deft contract and project management. We trust them implicitly in their analysis and strategy, which is based on years of experience. They're always available and on top of things, and we strongly recommend them to anyone.Load more
Maybe they’ve got a HDTV camera pointing out the porthole and a live image on all the plasmas? Or it’s a CIA secret site and the porthole is part of psyops?
Its a Persian thing.
That’s the third video in a year that requires a trip to Mike’s Marbleopolis. Nice.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/2347/saturday-night-live-mikes-marbleopolis
perfect for a cult like Heaven’s Gate. The red carpet won’t stain when there’s a mass suicide.
Thanks for noticing lgs!
Let’s make sure we note the specific landmark, for austerity sake.
Back-to-back videos featuring fake columns at properties within 100 yards apart – in Vista!
From the tax rolls:
They paid $475,000 for the 0.58-acre lot in May, 2006. The 3,300sf house was built in ’08.
Previous owner had paid $605,000 in 2005, and had a loan for $695,000 from Temecula Valley Bank, dated the same day.
Not sure how that got resolved, but it’s likely that the current owners have $1,000,000 invested in a vacant house that they hope to get $2,700/month some day.
“De gustibus non est disputandum,” which is Latin for “there’s no accounting for taste.”
What a disaster! Designed by Frank Lloyd WRONG.
All spaceships are designed like this. This one will travel through a worm hole 40 years into the future to become a brilliant investment.
Is that a one story or two story? Homes less than one mile from the beach and oceanview are renting for less albeit smaller square footage.
Is that a one story or two story? That is one ugly mound of plastic. Homes less than one mile from the beach and oceanview are renting for less albeit smaller square footage.
just a big plain square box with cut-out holes as windows. Must be one of those drugged up designers trying to think not from outside of a “box” but inside of a it.
It looks like a catering hall that you’d hold a wedding reception at.
One man’s dream house is another’s nightmare.
Sortof looks like a mosque, or the builder came back from a trip to Spain and wanted a tiny Alhambra, damn the ocean view.
Ugliness²
Looks easy enough to convert into a convenience store with plenty of parking too. Top half looks like it was made for neon signage.
Vampires
Jim, you sound well rested. Welcome back!
I saw this house going up and sitting vacant for the last year. I ride my bike by it weekly. Its only a one story. Faux second story. Look into the windows from the back side it gets even weirder. I though it was going to be something like an Elks Club when it was framed…
Well rested? I chased around 60 sixth-graders for a week, I need a vacation!
I took 770 photos, downloaded them, and erased the disk. Today there were only five on my computer – bummer.
There’s a way to get those photos back… let me know if you need help with that.
Download Badcopy Pro – it’ll recover most of the deleted files from the memory card.
(it’ll cost you $40 bucks but it comes in handy all the time for me)
http://www.jufsoft.com/badcopy/order.asp
Looks like a firestation to me
Award-Winner!
Does this mean they get a pair of Padres tickets? Maybe you should tape a pair of tickets to the door. (That would be a fun video)
On the issue of lost pics, don’t record anything new onto the SD card, your pictures are still there, just the table-of-contents is deleted. There are many free tools available to recover deleted files.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collection/collid,1295-order,1-c,downloads/files.html
At least it (sort of) makes sense if it’s only a one story. Still ugly.
Its a one story.. with very high ceilings. When JtR filmed the red carpet, you can see how high the ceiling is in the far room. They are probably 12 to 14 foot or better ceilings…
I’m thinking mosque now-red carpet and large windows, especially on the doors screams institutional.
Saw one of those 4 sides porthole window schemes at a mosque I drove by today.
Definitely not being marketed to Euro-Americans. That thing is truly atrocious.
Agree with the OP. It screams “Persian palace.”
As someone of middle eastern descent, it does look that way to me too! Waste of lumber…those poor trees : / (or was it mostly plastic involved?) Maybe the guy out in Victorville with the demo crew will pay a visit to it ; )
She’s beautiful…..love the massive 2nd story bay window…..
These are some of the funniest posts I’ve read yet. Maybe more funny ’cause we live by and also have watched this awful building go up. We thought it was going to be a commercial building of some kind.
So ugly it’s sad.