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.
Why is there such an imbalance of homes for sale. My friend says it’s because there’s no new homes for sale that people can trade into do you think this is correct? ????
Hi Marge! We have the perfect storm of different variables that are contributing to our current market conditions.
For homeowners who bought their house brand new, the thought of buying a resale with no warranty and the potential for having to repair/upgrade the home is daunting. Some people will only buy a new home, and many have bought several over the years – the thought of buying a resale feels like going backward to them.
We’ve never known a market without new homes, so it’s hard to imagine the full impact. But it definitely contributes to the buyer frustrations – which are many and starting to stack up!