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.
CV makes Carlsbad seem like a bargain.
Just kidding, but seriously Carlsbad has its advantages,
If the Airport goes as planned, flying out of Carlsbad will be a lot easier than San Diego international.
Also commuting to OC is a possibility from Carlsbad, not so much from CV.
@Jiji
We have been in Carlsbad for 10+ years and we closed on a house in late ’13….Thanks to JtR of course! It is a bargain relative to Encinitas and south. You can get a brand new build (3000 sq ft) in the high 7’s to low 8’s. That is way out of my price range, but for whatever reason people in SD think that Carlsbad is in another state. One of my co-workers was looking in CV, but I convinced her to look at Carlsbad. She kept saying….”ugh, but Carlsbad is so far!! How do you put up with all that traffic?”.
You are right on about commuting from Carlsbad to OC. My wife has been doing that commute for 2+ years. We know several people where one of the spouses commutes to OC from Carlsbad.
Carlsbad is becoming more and more a high tech job center as well,
I have been working with two different Satellite companies in Carlsbad over the last few weeks.
Carlsbad is a sleeper, mostly due to size (106,000 population) and employment center. Fantastic place to retire.
Jim, speaking of Carlsbad, curious to know your thoughts about the new Preserve homes. Sounds like larger lots but pretty far east and difficult to access.
I’d rather live in Carlsbad then Carmel Valley or Encinitas, it’s just such a well planned, well layed out and family friendly city.
@PB
I like Encinitas; it has a lot charm and for the most part has retained its original character.
On the other hand, CV is at the tipping point of becoming the Aliso Viejo of SD county.