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.
Jim, my “tech guru” son has VERY stable employment. At the age of just 29, he makes over 6-figures. Not here to brag. On bubbleinfo, it’s all about real estate.
I encouraged him to buy something and live in it for two years because real estate where he lives is increasing by leaps-and-bounds. Won’t do it. Doesn’t know if he will be staying in that city long-term. So he continues to rent.
But there’s hope. He and his sister decided to live together. Right downtown–where they love it. Daughter already moved in; he moves in today. Have a 1-year lease from June 1st.
He pays more of the eye-popping rent: $1,800/month for 2/1 and 749 sq. feet. Crazy, right? But newest listings for 1/1 639 sq. foot apartment in same building has increased to $2,050 in last month. It’s a college town.
Why am I happy? If he shares the rent, he’ll save more for the whopping down payment since houses are going for over $500/sq. foot. He recently told me what he has in checking and savings. My jaw dropped. It’s more than me…
Susie,
The best tech housing story I’ve ever heard was about a guy that lived on a boat in the SF Marina. His boat cost 50k and the slip was $500 a month. He walked downtown every day to hang out with friends and caught the bart to work in SJ. He changed boats every 5-6 months and upgraded. All the rest of his 150-200k salary went to his piggy bank.
Regarding Shiller…
I find it amazing that people give him the time of day. Nothing he says is earth shattering and he gives himself 3 months lag time to make his market comments. I like how he’s able to talk from both sides of his mouth but never to far one way or another. Just enough to stay on the radar and get quoted + make $$$.
And none of the interviewers ever question his statements – just take them at face value and keep moving.
Shiller, I thought I was the only one who thinks he gets way too much attention LOL.
Tech savers, I like the story of the google employees with fake home addresses who actually live at the facility LOL. (free food, free sleeping area’s, free laundry), what a life LOL.