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.
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Jim. Any observations on the decline besides suitable inventory?
Purely a result of ultra-low numbers of quality properties coming to market – at any price.
Buyers are waiting patiently and will pay more to get it over with. There are very few choices.
I guessed we’d see a flood of OPTs and zero appreciation, or 10% appreciation on thin trading. We are experiencing the latter.
Where you going to go ?
Not a lot of new stuff coming to market in NC as far as I can see (at least at the moment).
IMO I think we are getting to a point where people are waiting like vultures for something to happen.
Realtors lined up for miles too.
The La Costa open house video featured here on Sunday? There was another 50+ agents who visited yesterday at the broker open house.
The sddt had an article yesterday on the 100+ people who come to broker pitch sessions now. Used to count them on two hands.