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.
Mrs Dawg and I almost put a bid in on Cris Cross’ condo with equally impressive studio in Santa Monica back in the early 80s. He was asking a celbrity premium that a few months later looked like a bargain.
Ah, Zappa! When I was 16, I met a guy while on vacation. I lived in the East Bay. He lived about an hour away. I came home from vacation and the neighbors across the street said a guy on a Ducati motorcycle had left something for me since we weren’t home.
It was a Mothers of Invention album “Freak Out”. (Zappa was a member) with the song, “Susie Creamcheese, what’s gotten into you?”
Months later, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. Ah, memories…
This home ought to be made into a museum, making it available to the public.