I haven't been to the street faire in years and I was somewhat surprised to see that is hasn't gotten all commercialized - it's mostly just a bunch of mom-and-pop enterprises selling their wares:
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
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Month: July 2021
San Diego Case-Shiller Index, May
Phoenix edged us out again for the top spot in May, but the San Diego CSI went up 12.4% between February and May, which looks like a record for four months of appreciation - and at these prices! San Diego Non-Seasonally-Adjusted CSI changes Observation Month SD CSI...
Everything’s a Million
Ok, ok, the prices have gone nuts and you're wondering what you can buy if you just go a little further out. Here's an estate-like property on a half acre in the rural area of Vista just outside of Shadowridge that's still south of the 78 so it's closer than you might...
Inventory Watch
Last week we saw the big dropoff in the Under-$1,000,000 range as the pricing of low-end homes between La Jolla and Carlsbad shot upward. Today there are four houses for sale under $1M. Here is the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range: On July 29, 2019, we had 192 active...
Home Design Hacks on a Budget
You may not have the budget for floor-to-ceiling renovations but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make a big difference to a home’s appearance. Interior designers from across the country respond to the question: What is your favorite summer design hack on a dime?...
One-Story Premium
I think I must have had the 2x zoom on by accident when filming here. But if you like close-ups.....
No Foreclosures Coming
Regardless where the inventory goes (likely to retreat), the potential home buyers should stay interested, just because of rates staying low. Many of them may be looking forward to when the foreclosures start pouring in. What's the latest on the...
Post-Frenzy Forecast
The prognostications are coming in about the direction of home prices. It's easy to predict that the market won't be as hot as it's been (or will it?). The Burns forecast will be as good any of the guesses, and don't be surprised if all of them end up predicting a...
Invisible Frame
? https://www.archdaily.com/962233/the-diverse-application-of-frameless-windows-in-creating-contemporary-spaces
Instant Inventory
Abalone Landing Terrace in Carmel Valley has had a typical frenzy - low inventory and rapidly rising prices. There were two sales that closed in 2020 - one $1,650,000 in July and $1,780,000 in October. At the end of May, 2021 a new listing hit the open market at...
