Oceanside was developed much earlier than Carlsbad - the black dots above are the existing buildings in 1908. The Mission San Luis Rey should be the dot right under the O in PROFESSIONAL PAPER at the top right. Here is a link to the full map document: 1908 Oceanside...
Year: 2017
C.A.R. and Instant Offers
He says C.A.R. would "oppose any such development that eliminates many consumer protections". Well, are you opposing the Zillow Instant Offers? It doesn't sound like it. As usual, the leaders of the realtor business are comatose while outsiders strip us down for spare...
CV Big Bombers
The 56 new multi-gen homes being built on the east end of Carmel Valley are selling briskly - they've sold 35 since they started in October, and they 're already releasing the final phase. Prices start around $1,800,000, with the HOA around $232 per month and the...
Kayla’s Trendy Tuesday
Smart Phone. Smart Home! Here's a good summary of how your phone can help manage your home! The world is changing drastically before our eyes, especially when it comes to technology. Remember the days of flip phones? Not only do we have cameras and videos now, but we...
Eddie89
Eddie89 has been one of my all-time favorite contributors here at the blog, having left dozens of comments over the last three years - thank you for your insights! I appreciate the testimonial too, and publish it below to give Kayla and Donna their due props! Since...
C.A.R. on Millennials
In the future, will there be affluent millennials that will be ready, willing, and able to pay more than today's prices? Maybe there is comfort knowing that 1/3 of millennials aren't living paycheck to paycheck today?
San Diego Bubble: Not Yet
A bubble perspective from our friend Rich Toscano! http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/economy/theres-still-no-san-diego-housing-bubble-yet/ With the median San Diego home price recently having exceeded its prior bubble peak, there is some concern that the housing...
Petition NAR to Stop Zillow?
The author doesn't mention that the investor-bought homes will be resold, giving realtors ample opportunity to sell a renovated home....for higher commissions. If you ever hear me leading any national effort as a 50-year real estate veteran, stick a fork in me....
Inventory Watch
What a month of May! Week New Listings New Pendings Feb 6 101 55 Feb 13 89 55 Feb 20 92 57 Feb 27 66 73 Mar 6 102 66 Mar 13 99 59 Mar 20 93 82 Mar 27 82 60 Apr 3 104 70 Apr 10 96 83 Apr 17 99 69 Apr 24 106 68 May 1 111 88 May 8 96 94 May 15 93 80 May 22 104 60 May 29...
Garage Door Break-In
This video exposes a vulnerable spot in your garage door for thieves to enter. Hat tip Pat!