It's probably true that seniors are leading healthier, longer lives and will prefer to age-in-place - which will keep a limit on the number of homes for sale and temper any downdraft in pricing. What is worse is that the resulting back-up will cause others to stay in...
Local Flavor
Fire Zone
Here is a wider look at the fire map for Encinitas/Carlsbad. The blue dot is the location of my listing in La Costa Oaks; a neighborhood of 820 homes built in 2005-2013 (long after the Harmony Fire of 1996). The newer homes were built on the outskirts of town, so if...
SB 1105
SB 1105 has already passed in the state senate, and is being debated in the assembly. According to C.A.R., it will 'grant vast, unchecked, taxing and bonding authority to an unelected Housing Agency Board in San Diego which would consist of 6 appointed...
Surf’s Up
I'm not an expert but today's surf was for the record books!
Carlsbad Power Plant
The smoke stack and the rest of the Encina Power Station have been demolished. What does this mean for Carlsbad? Before agreeing to support the approval of the new plant, the city negotiated an agreement with NRG and SDG&E to help ensure the project would provide...
Unlimited Density and Height
For those who saw the Carlsbad Train Redevelopment and wondered what other apartment houses (and affordable housing) are being built around town, check out this article:...
Iconic Raceway
There is a movement to build a lasting monument as a tribute to the thousands of racers and fans! You can get involved here: https://www.facebook.com/carlsbadracewaymonumentproject/
San Diego is #1
San Francisco is no longer the nation’s least affordable metro area, being surpassed by San Diego, it’s neighborhood to the south. The latest OJO Labs unaffordability report saw San Diego bypass both San Francisco and Los Angeles to become the nation’s least...
Moving The Dip
The South Carlsbad Coastline Project is stirring a lot of interest from people at the prospect of transforming 60 acres of city-owned land along the 101 Coast Highway. City planners held a virtual public meeting Monday to discuss the vision and hear ideas from people...