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.
This video shows a remodel in progress being completed by one of my clients. The 2,506sf house was built in 1961 on a 12,000sf lot, and the seller was the original owner.
PLEASE tell me their doing those wonderful cantina doors! 🙂
I already know I cannot afford it, but I have to ask: Do you know the cost of the remodel?
Wow.
That mod design is sweet, great job by the acrhitect! With new trusses you can essentially take out all interior walls without adding beams. You can order the trusses however you want with the tray ceiling details too. Everyone is using Ramona Truss Company now since Dixieline closed their truss yard.
Love the retro Ikea cabinet color too, no Cantina doors however, it would have been a perfect spot though. You can see they did the Milgard sliders cause the sticker is on there.
I am getting ready to DIY a pool removal next month at my rental house in Clairemont. Essentially you just break out the bottom so it will drain and then chip away the top 2 feet all around as well as the flat work and throw everything inside. Finally, you add dirt and compact it. Not too hard if you have the resources.
Nice video Jim, love to see remodel stuff baby!
This video was awesome – thanks for sharing!
When compacting dirt, is it better to rent one of those gas-powered compactors or get one of those hand-rollers you fill with water?