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.
So I am thinking, when does the low-tier jump to the mid-tier and when does the Mid-tier jump to the high tier,
Did the High-tier ever transition to the Mid-tier etc..
OH I give up I got a headache
Maybe I got it wrong, but unless you are tracking same home sales the whole thing is going to be just a real rough estimate.
Almost need to do this by zip code because I think some have surpassed the 2005 level already.
Agreed, and all of these discussions are to examine general trends. Most zip codes are probably too large as well, and really all that matters is what is happening in the specific neighborhoods.
But while we are at it, let’s mention that recent sales may not be that reliable as an indicator of what the next guy will pay.
It is happening again as the frenzy conditions heat up – people are buying houses in original condition for retail, or retail-plus prices. You might get lucky with an appraisal, but they are drastically over-paying given the difference in upgrades.
It’s where a good buyer’s agent makes all the difference.