Carlsbad

Sold For $874,500

by Jim the Realtor | Aug 16, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market, Market Buzz

A typical home built in the 1980s that has had work done in the past, but needs more now:

Modern One-Story

by Jim the Realtor | Aug 9, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market

Here's a good example of how to dress up an older tract house to get top dollar. The list price was $770,000 for 1,442sf on premium 8,464sf lot which was probably the best location in tract. Four offers were submitted, and it closed at $825,000!

Another Comp for Segovia

by Jim the Realtor | Aug 3, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Why You Should List With Jim

People almost instantly separate themselves into posers or players by their comments at open houses, and the remarks today ranged from "you're nuts" to "this will sell in a week". Those who are following the market closely will recognize that the entry-level house in...

13,033sf Lot

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 30, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market, La Costa

My new listing in Old La Costa - with a lot size of 68 x 190 feet!

Sober-Living Homes

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 30, 2019 | Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market, Local Government

They should identify the locations so homebuyers are aware: Sober living homes have become a contentious issue with residents in the neighborhoods where they have developed. As a result, the City Council formally approved an ad hoc committee to address them during its...

Carlsbad Trails

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 20, 2019 | Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market, Local Flavor

Looking for a good hike this weekend? The City of Carlsbad has plenty of trails: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/parks/open/trails/locations.asp

Carlsbad One-Story

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 18, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market

The newer one-story houses are still very popular! This sold for full price - $859,000 cash:

Carlsbad Raceway

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 12, 2019 | Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market

From the U-T archives: On June 22, 1980, San Diegan Marty Moates became the first U.S. motorcyclist to win the U.S. Grand Prix of Motocross at Carlsbad Raceway. Union sports writer Bill Center later called the 1980 U.S. Grand Prix of Motocross, “the most historically...

Seaport Yesterday and Today

by Jim the Realtor | Jul 11, 2019 | Bubbleinfo TV, Carlsbad, Jim's Take on the Market

The house featured below is where the red dot is in the photo above, and the area circled in red at the bottom notes where the La Costa Resort expanded. These sold for less in 1977 - this one was a Portsmouth-A plan: