How Quickly Are Homes Selling in Carlsbad? Buyers and sellers often ask how quickly homes are selling. They know, from the media and whatever they have heard, or read online, that it’s a very busy market and properties are moving off the market quickly. But it’s a relevant question no matter wha
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06/30/2016
My Parents' First House I lived in this house in Daylesford Village (Berwyn, PA) for almost 9 years. This is the original tear sheet from the MLS I discovered in a pile of family photos I have. I looked up the house and there is now a second story, with 2267 SF, and 4/2/2. The value per Trulia,
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06/30/2016
How would YOU answer the question “How’s the Market” We all get asked “how’s the market” at different times and by various people. Do you have an answer? Because “how’s the market?” is not a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question, in general, is one that is asked where someone really doesn’t
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06/29/2016
Italian Bottles in the Sunset There were several sets of these large and beautifully shaped greenish bottles scattered about the property at this villa/condo we stayed at in Tuscany. Not sure if they served a useful purpose in the past, perhaps for wine or oil, or not. This collection at sunset
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06/29/2016
California May Legalize Recreational Marijuana It was just a matter of time, with recreational marijuana legalization in Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, DC. Enough signatures supporting an initiative for the legalization of marijuana have been obtained, according to the Cali
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06/28/2016
4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks in Carlsbad in 2016 The biggest holiday of the summer is about here, and no doubt many Carlsbadians and visitors are making their plans for enjoying this summer holiday. There are abundant options for 4th of July celebrations and fireworks in and around Carl
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06/28/2016
Beach Fun for Everyone in the Carlsbad Summertime There is so much to enjoy about being in Carlsbad in the summertime, whether you live here or are just visiting. It’s impossible to pick one favorite thing, given the diversity of recreation, dining, shopping, and so much more. It goes without s
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06/27/2016
Del Mar Races Open July 15 for the 2016 Racing Season It’s a few weeks off, but it’s not too soon to start planning for opening day at the Del Mar Races for the 2016 season. Thoroughbred racing at the famous Del Mar Race Track opens Friday July 15 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California,
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06/26/2016
7 Practical Tips for Sellers Selling your home is complex, with a myriad of tasks to complete from start to finish, and lots of dates to remember. You will likely spend more time on this process than you ever imagined, including plenty of time on the phone and email. It's like a full time job!!
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06/24/2016
San Diego Museum of Art Quilt Exhibit We spend a couple of hours this past Monday at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Enjoying museums and art galleries is one of our favorite things to do, and this was no exception, plus we had not been there before. The quilt exhibit from 2 collecto
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06/24/2016