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.
Thanks for risking life and limb to bring the breaking news. Lot value? This one will test how many spec builders want to jump back into the game. Will the new 4000 sq ft house sell for 2.5 next year? Of course, the new house will be designed so that one room gets that peek a boo ocean view, ahem, I mean panoramic ocean view.
You have more guts than I do. I kept expecting the camera to swing around to show the hockey mask guy blocking the doorway! Be careful out there!
“Here come’s the gunshot!” – JtR
Seriously, Jim, some of your videos get my heart pumping. I hope you stay safe! On a real estate note, I thought you were kidding w/ the $1.1 million dollar price. If it’s a tear down, is the lot really worth that?
There have been sales around $2 million or so but you are taking a big risk to re-build and flip. It would take you 18-24 months to finish and if put it on the market then it would be worth $1.5 to $3.0 or so. Could go either way – the next presidential election will be forming by then.