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’ve been a fan of bubbleinfo for over 5 1/2 years and there’s a reason. In that time, I’ve learned Jim’s integrity really stands out in a field where honesty may be difficult to find, and he really puts his clients’ needs first–whether buyers or sellers. The countless positive client testimonials are proof of that.
How helpful is JtR? He gave me excellent advice when I moved from CA. I wasn’t even a client and he STILL helped me. That’s just the kind of guy Jim is…
i think people assume you’re too busy for them because you do so much. they don’t know that the client always comes first for you, and that the website and the videos, and everything else they’re seeing, is stuff you do after your clients have been taken care off. you don’t sit around playing candy crush waiting for the phone ring, you go out and find something to do. it reminds me of the old saying, “if you want something done, give it to a busy person”
I’ve been following the bubbleinfo blog since we moved to San Diego almost two years ago. We’re renting right now because in our case it’s actually cheaper to rent the house we’re in now than to buy it, especially at current prices.
So, we’re just saving up for that 20% and once we’re ready to pull the trigger, Jim’s going to be our first call to get good help! Which should be in about another year or so.
Unless we hit the PowerBall, in which case our call will come sooner! LOL!
Thank you for the kind thoughts! And yes jose, I am still a part-time blogger, fitting in a few posts here and there between work.