Financial Considerations When Buying a Beach Home in Carlsbad If you are interested in buying a beach home or second home in Carlsbad (or anywhere else for that matter), there are some important financial considerations to keep in mind to make your purchase a success and hopefully avoid any surpr
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08/30/2018
Having a strong pre-approval letter from a reputable lender is key, as is working with a reputable mortgage professional who knows how to properly educate, and pre-approve the buyer. Gene's post is terrific education for consumers, and agents, on the differences between a pre-qualification letter
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08/30/2018
How to Maximize Your House Hunting Trips When Relocating If you are relocating chances are pretty good you will make at least 1 trip to the area to look at homes, and communities, in the flesh, rather than relying on what you are told and finding online. While more people are buying homes sight-u
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08/26/2018
4-Bedroom Homes for Sale in Carlsbad August 2018 Update Some home buyers in Carlsbad desire more space than a 3-bedroom single family detached home provides. For some buyers extra space may be needed for multigenerational living, or to accommodate a growing household. A family member may want a h
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08/25/2018
4-bedroom Town Home Sold in The Cape at Calavera Hills The new owners can begin to enjoy the Carlsbad lifestyle after closing today on this 4-bedroom town home at 4537 Hartford Place, in the Cape at Calavera Hills neighborhood. The master planned community of Calavera Hills is located about 4 mil
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08/24/2018
Here’s the Latest Carlsbad Art Wall MuralAugust 2018 The latest Carlsbad Art Wall was painted a little over a week ago, on August 11th and 12th during another one of our recent heat waves, and enjoyed by our summer crowds. The newest wall mural, “On the Rise but still Adrift,” is by artist, mura
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08/23/2018
3-Bedroom Homes for Sale in CarlsbadAugust 2018 Market Report Update Home buyers in Carlsbad are often looking for 3-bedroom homes for sale for a number of reasons. It might be a first home, while some buyers may be downsizing from a larger property. Or it might specifically meet their lifestyle
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08/22/2018
Ready for the Beach in LA! I think I'm ready to hit the beach in LA, don't you? Perhaps Santa Monica? Or maybe strutting my stuff down Melrose Avenue?! We had a morning appointment in Westwood yesterday, and afterwards got to spend a few hours with 2 of the grandkids in Inglewood before I drove
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08/22/2018
Leo Carrillo Film FestivalLeo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in Carlsbad Summer is NOT over yet, and with warm weather and pleasant evenings, you can still enjoy time outdoors, AND a historic film festival, at the former ranch of Hollywood actor Leo Carrillo. The Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in
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08/19/2018
Clouds to Grill By in Carlsbad I have been a big fan of grilling outside for many years, especially in the summer months. Given the weather in New England I have to say I was more of a fair weather grill guy...none of that grilling in my parka and snow boots for me. I've continue the tradition s
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08/18/2018
