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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Pirate Plunge in Carlsbad for 2025      The Pirate Plunge is a popular aquatic event, hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area). The 2025 Pirate Plunge will take place on Saturday March 29th from 5 – 8 pm. Here’s what to expect at the Pirate Plunge Kids will enjoy several pirate-themed activities in the pool including a ship raider race and diving for treasure. Plus they can race across floating obstacles in the pool. Kids can also walk the diving board plank!! Additionally, on land there’s an inflatable pirate ship slide and a treasure hunt, with lots of photo opportunities. The Aquatic Center Splash Pad will be open for younger children. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, too. Admission and wristbands are $15 per person...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The 2025 Carlsbad 5000 Takes Place April 6 There are multiple running events during the year in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad 5000 takes place on April 6th and is supposedly the world’s fastest 5K race. Several world and US records have been set, and broken, since the race was established in 1986. Runners will certainly hope to set new records in 2025! (feature photo shows part of the same course as the Carlsbad Marathon). If you are interested you still have time to register online, but don’t wait as this event typically sells out.  Registration closes on April 4. There are multiple races taking place on Sunday April 6th. There is the main event, the Carlsbad 5000 (5K). But other runners may be interested in the All Day 20K (four 5K races) offering 4 categories of runners. (photo courtesy of ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Escondido Home? Escondido Home Sales for February 2025 Escondido is inland in North San Diego County, approximately 20 miles east of the beaches, and bordering San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) in order to make informed buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). This information is believed to be reliable at the time this market report was written but no...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Vista Home? Vista Home Sales for February 2025 Vista is inland in North San Diego County, and borders Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista offers a wide range of housing opportunities, including tract home neighborhoods (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and 55+ communities. There are also homes with large lots in rural areas, and in the hills, some with panoramic views. You’ll find mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista, too. The downtown area continues to grow and change, with abundant dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. The Vista Farmers Market was founded in 1981 and is the longest running farmers market in San Diego. The V...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Rancho Santa Fe Home? Rancho Santa Fe Home Sales for February 2025 Buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe need current information about the local market conditions in order to make informed buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  The Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County on average. The community offers large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots, often measured in acres. When this report was written there were 24 homes listed for more than $10,000,000, with 1 for $100,000,000. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Home Buyer's Paradise in San Diego Here’s what happened in the Rancho Santa Fe housing market in February based on informati...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Solana Beach Home? Solana Beach Home Sales for February 2025 Solana Beach is a seaside town south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas, and one of the more expensive communities along the North San Diego County coast. It’s important that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about the Solana Beach market conditions so they can make informed decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about Solana BeachSolana Beach Real Estate The following information was taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties or mobile or manufactured homes). The data are believed reliable when this report was written but are not guaranteed. 6 homes sold in Solana Beach in February, compared to 8 sales in January. He...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Oceanside Home? Oceanside Home Sales for February 2025 The Oceanside housing market continues to evolve. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information was found in the MLS and is believed accurate when this report was written but not guaranteed). Having up-to-date information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR can help you make informed buying and selling decisions about Oceanside homes for sale. READ MORE: Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community There were 119 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 24% more sales than in January. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold85 (up 33%); 34 Average Days on Market; Average Sal...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Del Mar Home? Del Mar Home Sales for February 2025 Del Mar is a North San Diego County seaside community and one of the more expensive coastal towns. According to the MLS the highest priced San Diego County property sold publicly was an oceanfront property in Del Mar (for a little over $48,000,000 in 2007). That home sold again in June 2020 for $43M. Having current information on the local housing market conditions in Del Mar is essential in order for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. The information is from the MLS (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private/non-MLS sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent Seaside Town (A Community Profile) 7 homes ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Encinitas Home? Encinitas Home Sales in February 2025 It’s important that Encinitas sellers and buyers have current information about local market conditions, and the impact they have on buying and selling, in order to make educated decisions about Encinitas homes for sale. Here’s what happened in the February 2025 housing market in Encinitas, based on information from the MLS (private sales are not included nor are manufactured, mobile, or multi-family homes). These statistics are believed reliable when this report was written but are not guaranteed. READ MORE: Encinitas – An Eclectic Seaside CommunityLeucadia- Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA 22 homes sold in Encinitas in February, 4 fewer than last month. Here’s the breakdown of overall activity. Single...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Home Sales for February 2025 La Jolla is one of the most expensive housing markets in San Diego County. When you tour La Jolla online (see Read More link below), or visit the community in person, it becomes obvious why this is so. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having up-to-date local market information about La Jolla homes for sale benefits you when you need to make informed decisions about buying and/or selling a home in La Jolla. La Jolla is an appealing coastal community with many homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills and along the coast. There is an up-scale village offering top-notch shopping, dining, and services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ocean and coas...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my San Marcos Home? San Marcos Market Report for February 2025 The San Marcos real estate market continues to shift. This report does not include private sales, mobile homes or multi-family housing (the information is taken from the MLS and believed accurate at the time this report was published but is not guaranteed). It’s essential that buyers and sellers have up-to-date information about local market conditions in order to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about San Marcos homes for sale. READ MORE: San Marcos - A Thriving Inland Residential CommunitySan Elijo Hills – Award-Winning Master Planned Community in San MarcosLake San Marcos – Resort and Residential Community in San Marcos, CA 37 homes sold in February in San Marcos’ 2 zip codes (92069 and 92...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for February 2025 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from January as well as 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very general in nature. As a result they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 95 homes sold in Carlsbad in February (92008, 92...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Opening Day at the Flower Fields was March 1, 2025 The Carlsbad Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA opened for business on Saturday March 1, an annual tradition. Keep in mind you must book your tickets online for a specific date and arrival time. Tickets are not available at the entrance. However, once you are in the venue you can stay as long as you wish (the Flower Fields close at 6 pm). The top photo was taken today and the Fields are obviously not at peak bloom. That often happens in late March depending on the weather. However, the fields are beautiful even when not at peak, and are a wonderful sign of the coming spring!  The Carlsbad Flower Fields have been a popular tourist attraction for more than 60 years. There are approximately 55 acres of brightly colored Ranunculus, which is repor...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home? Cardiff by the Sea Home Sale for February 2025 It’s important that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell this information allows you to make educated buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand impact selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, the amount of competition, and time on the market. It’s important to understand how local market conditions can affect your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s talk now about YOUR real estate plans! Read More About Cardiff-by-the-Sea: Cardiff by the Sea – Quintessential Beach Community Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff CAWant to Live i...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
A Local Gem for Fresh Produce and Community VibesChula Vista, CA, is a thriving city known for its scenic coastal views, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Whether you're considering moving to the area or already call it home, exploring local attractions like the farmers market in Chula Vista, CA offers a glimpse into the city's culture and lifestyle. More than just a place to shop, the market is a gathering spot for locals, supporting small businesses, showcasing fresh produce, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.If you're a homebuyer looking for a neighborhood with a strong community feel or a seller wanting to highlight the perks of living in Chula Vista, this market is a great example of what makes the city such a desirable place to live.A Wide Selection of Fresh...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Escondido Home? Escondido Market Report for January 2025 Escondido is an inland community in North San Diego County, about 20 miles east of the beaches, and bordering San Marcos, Fallbrook and Valley Center. It’s important for buyers and sellers in the Escondido housing market to have current information about the local market conditions (Read More: Real Estate Is Local…But HOW Local?) in order to make educated buying and selling decisions about Escondido homes for sale. READ MORE:A Tour of Escondido – A Diverse Inland San Diego Community The following data are taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties, or mobile and manufactured homes). The data are believed to be reliable at the time this market report was written but are...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Vista Home? Vista Home Sales in January 2025 Vista is an inland community in North San Diego County, bordering Oceanside, Carlsbad and San Marcos. Vista offers a wide range of housing opportunities, including tract home neighborhoods (gated and ungated), custom homes, condos and townhomes, rental complexes, and 55+ communities. You will also find homes with large lots in rural areas, and in the hills, some with panoramic views. There are mixed use and agricultural areas in Vista, too. The downtown area is continuing to grow and change, with abundant dining and shopping opportunities and services.  Major commuting routes (e.g., the 15 and 78 freeways) are readily accessible. The Vista Farmers Market, founded in 1981, is the longest running farmers market in San Die...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of my Solana Beach Home? Solana Beach Home Sales for January 2025 Solana Beach is a coastal town south of Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas, and is one of the more expensive communities along the North San Diego County coast. It’s essential that buyers and sellers have current information about the local market conditions in Solana Beach in order to make informed decisions about buying or selling Solana Beach Homes for Sale. READ MORE about Solana BeachSolana Beach Real Estate The following information was taken from the MLS (private sales are not included, nor are multifamily properties or mobile or manufactured homes). The data are believed to be reliable when this report was published but are not guaranteed. 8 homes sold in Solana Beach in January, compared to 10 sale...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s My Rancho Santa Fe Home Worth? Market Report for January 2025 Buyers and sellers in Rancho Santa Fe need up-to-date information about the local market conditions in order to make educated buying or selling decisions about Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale.  The Rancho Santa Fe housing market is the most expensive in San Diego County in general. The community offers large estates, gated communities, and luxury and equestrian properties on expansive lots, often measured in acres. When this report was written there were 23 homes listed for more than $10,000,000, including 1 for $100,000,000. LEARN MORE ABOUT RANCHO SANTA FE:  Rancho Santa Fe - Luxury Home Buyer's Paradise in San Diego Here’s what happened in the Rancho Santa Fe housing market in January based on information in the MLS ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Oceanside Home? Oceanside Market Report for January 2025 The Oceanside housing market continues to change. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information was found in the MLS and is believed accurate when this report was written but not guaranteed). Having current information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR can help you make educated buying and selling decisions about Oceanside homes for sale. READ MORE: Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community There were 96 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 23% fewer sales than in December. Here are the details: Single Family Homes Sold64 (down 22%); 43 Average Days on Market; Average S...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What's the Value of My La Jolla Home? La Jolla Home Sales for January 2025 La Jolla is one of the most expensive housing markets in San Diego County. If you take a tour of La Jolla online (see Read More link below), or visit the community in person, it becomes pretty obvious. As a buyer or seller in La Jolla, having current local market information about La Jolla homes for sale benefits you when you need to make educated decisions about buying and/or selling a home in La Jolla. La Jolla is an attractive coastal community with many homes offering beautiful views of the ocean from the hills or along the coast. There is an up-scale village offering top-notch shopping, dining, and services. La Jolla has been compared to the French and Italian Rivieras due to the wonderful ocean and coastlin...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The first words out of my past client’s mouth when I answered her call, "it's so nice to hear your voice," were such a pleasure to hear.I had called the other day and left a message and it was nice to hear her voice as well…it’s been a number of years. I have sent multiple emails and handwritten cards in accordance with my “staying in touch with past clients” plan. And we have exchanged multiple emails about the housing market conditions, additional purchase opportunities, and more in response to her periodic email requests.But there is something special about talking in person on the phone, instead of sending multiple text messages and emails that are so much a part of our business, and no doubt our personal lives, too. They are important, for sure, but so much more impersonal in some ...
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