Oceanside real estate buyers have lots of opportunities these days, and pricing is lower on average here than in any other North County coastal community. Oceanside (the 2000 census puts the population at 160,000) is sandwiched between Camp Pendleton, the northernmost "community" in San Diego Cou
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09/30/2008
I thought it might be fun to look at some of the extremes in the San Diego real estate market. I often gasp at some of what I see but looking formally at the wide range of properties throughout our county is not something I normally do. I'm procrastinating. There really is no point to this except
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09/29/2008
I love a good farmer's market any time. There's something about being in the open air, perusing stalls of fresh produce and other goods produced by local artisans - breads cheeses, jams an jellies, honey, freshly made tamales (a common item in our Southern California farmer's markets) and so much
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09/29/2008
If you are considering painting your new Carlsbad home, or perhaps freshening it up for sale, think about the environment, and your own health. The Freshaire Paint and colorant system offers you the opportunity to avoid using paints with VOCs (volatile organic compounds - wow, that's a mouthful)
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09/28/2008
Carlsbad, like many other communities, will be celebrating an annual Oktoberfest on October 4, 2008. This annual event, the 26th, will be held at the Holiday Park at the intersection of Pio Pico and Chestnut just east and south of downtown Carlsbad Village. The event, sponsored by the Carlsbad R
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09/28/2008
This post is purely for visual entertainment, for those interested in seeing more of the action, and the people, at REBlogWorld08 (unless, of course, you have seen too much already), as well as anyone who has an interest in seeing some of Las Vegas. if you have been there, well, this will be pret
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09/27/2008
One of the pleasures of living in California is the amazing array of topography - from beaches to mountains, forests to wine country, and deserts to cities, the variety is truly remarkable. And living in Carlsbad and surrounds allows you to experience much of what California has to offer, within
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09/27/2008
We've all seen them, commonly in the homes with the dead grass in the front yard, or the signage advertising the foreclosure. Either inside the home, or perhaps outside, there are signs of a potentially serious problem. And possibly a health hazard. What do you do.? The buyer is interested, so do
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09/27/2008
I attended the 2-day CRS 201 Listings Strategies course in the San Diego area recently. Because I am on the Board of the Southern California Chapter of CRS my role is to monitor local classes in my area. The real benefit, is that I get to take them for free, and I always learn some new things to
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09/26/2008
I have written a number of articles recently with a focus on the financial planning aspects of real estate investing, in collaboration with friend and financial planner, PAUL PAROTTI. READ: Financial Planning and Your Carlsbad Home Purchase A Financial Planning Guide to Down Payments Financial Pl
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09/25/2008
