It seems like mid millions here in Carlsbad is not having the same frenzy as carmel valley or the other beach cities. Pre-pandemic you could chalk that up to substitution effect, but now that everyone is working and schooling from home then Carlsbad looks like a bargain relatively to everywhere else.
You’re not wrong but we have to wonder what would happen if +10 new listings hit the market in your primary area. Would you grab the best one or back off?
It sounds insane to this old-timer. Back in the day, everybody moved every couple of years – take the tax-free money and move up! There was plenty of inventory!
But now after 1-2 moves, most people have reached a very comfortable level. We’re in the home-run category now. A double or triple isn’t good enough.
JtR,
It seems like mid millions here in Carlsbad is not having the same frenzy as carmel valley or the other beach cities. Pre-pandemic you could chalk that up to substitution effect, but now that everyone is working and schooling from home then Carlsbad looks like a bargain relatively to everywhere else.
or am I wrong?
You’re not wrong but we have to wonder what would happen if +10 new listings hit the market in your primary area. Would you grab the best one or back off?
It sounds insane to this old-timer. Back in the day, everybody moved every couple of years – take the tax-free money and move up! There was plenty of inventory!
But now after 1-2 moves, most people have reached a very comfortable level. We’re in the home-run category now. A double or triple isn’t good enough.