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.
I would love to see more videos on houses in North Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Keep up the good work anyway Bubbleinfo. Anybody know of a blog like this one that covers these areas?
Gonna be hard to get $1.135 on 2nd house when a house in the low 900’s just came up on same street. Love you going through Bridle Ridge model home with alarm shreiking. You’ve got some juevos, Jim.
That’s why I’m addicted to your blog, Jim! I never know what adventures you’ll have! Alarm shrieking and you still give us a video…
Can’t believe they still have not found the missing polar bear….
Zilo – There is no other blog like this! Pink ties, house alarms, old Chevy’s & ice cream trucks cannot be duplicated.
>You’ve got some juevos, Jim.
Juevos Rancheros?
I cover North PB and La Jolla – stick around, and there will be occasional vids.
We do need more looks of a certain rusted out 1966 Chevy truck though!
Lol! That alarm was a first. I think I like that better then the dead battery smoke alarm sound. Good Job Jim.
I like the layout of that second house. However, with the cement yard and the road noise I hope it’s a mile from the beach for 1.1 million. I guess what I really mean is if I was buying into a gated community for a million bucks I wouldn’t expect to get that kind of a house. It’s like a decent normal house and you pay about a quarter million for a gate.
How common are rattlesnakes in Carmel Valley? Just looking at the image of the backyard backing to the canyon makes me think of snakes and other critters that might be your neighbor.
#6: Juevos Grandes
#7: 2 miles from beach
#9: Rattlesnakes very common. In 10 years, have had 5 in yard. Dog got bit by one. Other animals common = coyotes. Jump over fences and eat pets (cats & dogs). Tradeoff for canyon vistas.
Here’s a snapshot of the housing market in rattlesnake country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLbTOpyiTOY
That half-wall is incredibly annoying. It deprives the room of space.
My new neighbor had their cat disappear within a couple of days moving into Carmel Valley. Literally there are coyotes prowling everynight. I ran into one about half an hour after sunset a few years ago, I figured they would at least wait until until the wee hours to come out.