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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. Jim & Donna Klinge helped us sell our home of 30 years in Ocean Hills. We were very happy with their service and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an Honest, Knowledgeable, Skilled, Informed Efficient realty team. Both Jim & Donna were so helpful in different ways and complemented each others skills. Please refer to a more detailed review that we wrote on YELP. Thank You Both for all your help!!!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!Load more
Eiffel Tower in your back yard…surprised Pardee hasn’t used that as spin…
“Enjoy spectacular views of Tesla Tower…feel like you’re in Paris!”
parlez-vous english?
actual home description of a new listing in Vista today I read on sdlookup.com…but no view of Mssr. Eiffels work…
“Very private location at the end of cul de suck. No HOA, no mello-roose! Not a short sale or REO. Vaulted ceilings in leaving and dining rooms.”
What are you talking about? What power lines? I don’t see any. All I see is Torrey Pines High School.
Buying homes near power lines is akin to buying the least expensive model of a luxury car brand and thinking ‘you made it’.
Jim, are you sliping subliminal messages into your videos? I had an overwheming desire to buy a house as I watched this one. I don’t know why, I just did.
Years ago my boss bragged of buying a home in Poway that backed up to the power lines. Some reason he didnt see any problem with it and was so excitied he got “such a deal.” Then again, this is the same guy who couldnt even seem to implemenet a budget and basically destroyed everything he touched. Great being self employed isnt it Jim?? Who Dat!? Go Brees
Isn’t there a movie where a family moved under power lines and they went crazy? Or was it they never needed hair gel?
I can envision swimming in my new pool (never needs heating), BBQ fired up,(no charcoal needed) floating on a melted raft, looking up at the power lines with margarita(ice melted)in hand. Ahhhh, the good life!
Interesting sales pitch. At one time we looked at a gorgeous home under power lines in our area. The RE agent told us the lines would eventually go underground. Didn’t really consider buying. That was 12 years ago, towers still there. Can’t prove she lied since she never gave us a date of when they would go underground.
People are out of their minds… paying 850K for a *condo* with high HOA and melloroos? Am I being irrational thinking this is totally absurd? This stucco Mcboxes are still WAAAAY overpriced.
Totally insane.
JAP,
A lot of us that feel the same way. There’s just no other alternatives available in SD.
What do you do? Be a dirty renter and pay the landlord every month or buy a house, not pay the mortgage and live for free for several years (depending on how you play your cards).
The ones with power lines been on the market for several months. I bet the ones got sold were on the recent release by Carmel Mountain and Canter Heights, next to the Derby Hill.
If powerlines are so dangerous, how come all us guys that work on them every day are still alive? I’m just saying.
Probably because you can’t work on power lines every day if you’re already dead from them.
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Actually, anon makes a fair point. We’re probably killing ourselves faster with cell phones and other stuff. Still, you can count me out for living underneath them.
If you buy a house next to such a power line, you can produce free electricity. You just put a big coil of wire in your garage and add some electric equipment to stabilize the voltage.
Mommy. Why is Sparky… you know… “sparky?’
The real danger of power lines is mostly resale value. But, man, they are so ugly. And be careful. A right-of-way is a slippery devil. SDG&E overheads today, high pressure gas tomorrow and monorail before you know it.
The movie you’re thinking of is Neighbors with John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, and Cathy Moriarty.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082801/
Torrey Hills? Sounds like “CV Adjacent”. 😉
You forgot to mention the jets screaming overhead from Miramar on their way out to the desert. They literally fly right over these houses.
Lived in the area for 7 years and run the canyon that the powers overlook. I STILL am not used to the power lines…..one never gets desensitized to them
If San Diego had many thunderstorms being right next to power lines give one a great lighting rod, with that top wire 80-100 feet above your roof to attract the lighting. (You want the angle of a line from the top to the ground to be greater than 45 degrees however.
Bridle Ridge’s next Release is Feb 13. None of them are back to power tower. All five houses to be sold are at Carmel Mountain Road and Canter Heights Drive for $826K to $872K. There were seven house in previous release (Jan 16). Five of them are in the Carmel Mountain Road and Canter Heights Drive area. Four were sold within 10 minutes. There were 30-40 people there. Most are asian.
We poke fun but it’s true there probably is no danger to living under power lines. It’s mostly the resale that is affected and if didn’t pay as much for the place to begin with, is it really that important?
Everyone has to make choices on how to spend their cash in life…do what makes you happy…
There isn’t any evidence or study that proves negative effects from living near power lines, but Rob is right, it is brutal trying to sell a house that backs to ’em.
About doughboy’s “Very private location at the end of cul de suck” comment. “Cul” translates to English as “Ass”.
“Ass de suck.” Almost sounds like a French wine. 🙂
I’d never buy anything even remotely near power lines. I might get myself some radio receiving gear, and those lines will completely screw up the reception.
Surprisingly, wind turbines don’t interfere with radio waves even when you’re standing below one. Had the opportunity to test that out with a car radio a couple of years ago. But you still wouldn’t want to be close to one if your area has normal winters. Ice build-up on the blades can easily break off and fly some 200 yards away.
There isn’t any evidence or study that proves negative effects from living near power lines, but Rob is right, it is brutal trying to sell a house that backs to ‘em.
That’s what I agree with, which is why I didn’t put an offer in on a house that backed to power lines that sold for pretty cheap. I don’t care if there’s no evidence that power lines have no impact on health, but since a significant proportion believes that I won’t buy them. Why buy a house that 30-40% of the population will write off immediately?
The reason why it matters is that inferior properties seem to be the last to appreciate and the first to depreciate. I didn’t buy a house for the speculation, but I’d rather not have one more resale obstacle if I want/need to sell in the future. I also think they are ugly, and detract from the best part about San Diego living, being outside enjoying your yard.
Jordan – “The reason why it matters is that inferior properties seem to be the last to appreciate and the first to depreciate.”
You nailed it on the head…the experienced investors wait for quality at good prices but won’t touch inferior product at any price…
I don’t know if there are risks of living close to high voltage power lines. We had them in the backyard of the house we lived in, in Clairemont, the first 5 years of my life. I don’t have cancer. Neither does my sister.
… but my mom died of ovarian cancer. My brother had melanoma in his 20’s, full cure, then died 2 years ago of a second malignancy – neuroendocrine carcinoma. My dad had prostate cancer in his early 50’s, full cure, then died 2 years ago of a different cancer, multiple myeloma. Family of 5 – 2 survivors, 5 different cancers. I have no idea if it’s related.
And – there are some studies that show risks. They just get poo-poo’d here in the US.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5146ZI20090205
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/13440.php
I personally wouldn’t buy within 100 meters of a high voltage power line.
Clearfund,
Can you list the attributes of an inferior product when it comes to SFR / condos?
You mentioned powerlines. What else?
Thanks
I’m with you, UCGal. There are enough stories out there WRT risks, but the energy companies (and the govt) keep trying to squash them (much like the risks from vaccinations — we personally know a few people who swear their kids became autistic **immediately** after being vaccinated). Not saying there IS a risk from EMF, just saying there are valid questions.
The power company can detect that. High-tension power lines are essentially a tuned circuit. That trick places an inductive load on the lines where one is not supposed to exist, and de-tunes the system. After that, they can track down your EM leeching fairly easily.
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/29660/