Posts Tagged ‘Carlsbad Real Estate’
How To Stop Annoying Real Estate Calls to Your Landline and Cell Phone
In the last few years it seems that some real estate agents or brokers have jumped on the phone calling spam bandwagons. They call your home phone, often using canned recordings, or text messages to your cell phone. These messages tend to be about how they can help you buy or sell property. There have…
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Working with One Agent vs. a Real Estate “Team”
I’ve seen a lot of changes in the real estate industry over the last 14 years, and one of the biggest has been the increase in the number of “teams.” A team is a group of real estate agents who work under one broker. For example, say John Smith works for Real Estate Company, and…
Read MoreReal Estate Purchases are Slowing Down
It is usually typical for the real estate market to slow as summer winds down, but many people ask me if I think the market will continue on it’s current path – rising prices and lack of inventory. This subject is discussed on a daily basis in the media by real estate agents, economists and…
Read MoreCarlsbad Housing Inventory Report for June 2017
We are in the middle of the busy home selling season and many people ask me how the market is faring. You will likely not be surprised to know that we are still low on inventory. Here are how the numbers look at this time. There are currently 313 total active listings in Carlsbad as…
Read MoreGorgeous New Listing in Carlsbad’s Santa Fe Ridge
Upgraded and bright Santa Fe Ridge home located in South Carlsbad with award-winning Encinitas schools. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1953 square feet. Features include private landscaped courtyard entry, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting and vaulted ceilings, custom paint throughout, ceiling fans, dual pane windows and sliders, plantation shutters, tile flooring downstairs, new carpet upstairs.…
Read MoreThe Best Time To Sell a House Starts May 1!
Sellers get ready! Not only are we about to embark on the busy Spring/Summer selling season in real estate – which actually seems to be well under way – but according to Zillow we are entering the best 2 weeks out of the entire year to sell a home. Zillow reports that the period between…
Read MoreReal Estate Agent Responsibility When Showing Property
Real estate agents wear many hats – from negotiator to chauffer to therapist, and that’s just for starters. A real estate agent often must take clients by the hand and walk them through the home search or listing process, as well as the subsequent purchase or sale transaction. But there is one thing that agents…
Read MoreStill on the Fence? U.S. Home Prices are Still Rising
The new housing report was released yesterday by Case-Shiller, indicating that U.S. home prices are still rising. Of course this is really area dependent, but if you are a potential buyer or seller you might feel worried, and justifiably so. Keep reading for important information and advice. The report covers major metropolitan cities and states…
Read More2017 San Diego Real Estate Market Predictions
If you are like me you are surprised we are at the end of the year already, but the good news is that the real estate market fared well this year, and will likely continue to do so in 2017. Here are my annual predictions for the market, at least here in San Diego County:…
Read MoreNew Beach-Close Carlsbad Listing: 824 Okra Court
This wonderfully upgraded Sea Cliff home is located on a cul de sac with views of the lake and pool area. 2 Master suites plus an optional third bedroom downstairs provide ample living space, and the private backyard patio offers fruit trees and tranquil views. Upgrades include granite counters, stainless appliances, travertine flooring, designer carpeting…
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