There aren't many deals in Carmel Valley, but these two might fit the bill:
Month: June 2011
Short-Sale vs. Foreclosure
If you are a homeowner who is thinking of getting foreclosed vs. trying a short sale, there is a wealth of information and Q&A’s available – click on the “Short Sales” button in the top border above. Get legal advice too. Who should short-sale? It’s uncertain,...
Neptune Cliff
From this article dated December 28, 2010 in the nctimes.com: Platt said his family had no inkling that part of their backyard was gone until after last week's storm passed and they went outside. He said the collapse made no sound and no one saw it happening. He said...
McCourt’s Tennis-Court-Pool
The owners of the L.A. Dodgers have just settled their nasty divorce, which divulged the four expensive L.A. homes they bought during their tenure. Here is one, from businessinsider.com: Jamie McCourt likes to swim. That's cool, right? I mean, swimming is fantastic...
Coastal Variety
Pacific Station has sold a few condos, and Whole Foods Market opens Wednesday, June 29th at 9am - the first 300 customers get a complimentary demi-baguette: From Yelp: FYI, just learned that the units are being sold, in phases of course. Bluwater is giving tenants...
Remodeler’s Paradise
There are a number of these 1950s-style bungalows throughout Old Carlsbad, many of them occupied by their original owners (and kids who return). I'm not sure she was one of the originals, but the tax-assessed value is $68,049!
San Diego Case-Shiller Index, April
The Case-Shiller Index for April wasn't as gloomy as predicted, and offered the usual expertise: "In a welcome shift from recent months, this month is better than last - April's numbers beat March", says David M. Blitzer, Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P...
Knucklehead Home Repairs
This is better for nightime viewing - hopefully you've had a couple of cold ones by now:
NSDCC Sales Comparison
The latest Case-Shiller Index will be released tomorrow, and more doom is expected. Sales have been healthy though - comparing detached sales/avg. cost-per-sf from May 1-June 15: Under $900,000 Towns or Areas 2009 2010 2011 Carmel Vly 22/$322 29/$340 31/$326 DM/SB/RSF...
Spanish Colonial Revival
From San Diego Magazine (more pics here): With its monumental fireplace, balcony with French doors, and stenciled beams across a vaulted ceiling, Ingrid and Bob Coffin’s 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival living room feels palatial. But the heart of their warmly elegant...