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July 24th, 2009

Carlsbad, CA – Water Rates Increase August 1, 2009

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, La Costa

Carlsbad water and wastewater rates will increase about 10 percent or an average of $7.56 a month for most Carlsbad residents, based on decisions at the June 23 Carlsbad City Council and Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors meeting. The rate increases go into effect Aug. 1, with customers seeing changes in their monthly utility bill starting in September. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Carlsbad, Carlsbad homes, Carlsbad News, Carlsbad real estate

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July 22nd, 2009

Del Mar Races – Opening Day – TODAY

Categories: Carlsbad, Community Events, Del Mar, Encinitas, La Costa, Oceanside, San Elijo, San Marcos

Del Mar Racing Season Returns TODAY with
races Wednesday through Sunday
July 22nd through September 9th.

Whether you live in San Diego, Del Mar, Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, or La Costa - this is a San Diego summer must. 

General admission is $6 for Stretch Run and $10 for Clubhouse.  Additional fees apply for reserved seating.  Opening day pricing is $10 for Stretch Run and $20 for Clubhouse.

Visit Del Mar Thoroughbred Club  for maps, directions, and daily race information.  Have a fabulous day at the races.

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July 21st, 2009

La Costa Town Square Update

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, La Costa, La Costa Town Square

News Flash on La Costa Town Square

The City Planning voted 5 in favor, none opposed on the building of La Costa Town Square, in Carlsbad, CA.

Aspen Properties is trying to get an August 15th date scheduled with the Carlsbad City Council to make their presentation for approval. Read the rest of this entry »

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July 20th, 2009

Median Home Prices Up For Third Month In A Row

Categories: Buyers, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Market Trends, Del Mar Market Trends, Encinitas Market Trends, La Costa, La Costa Market Trends, La Costa Oaks, Market Trends, Oceanside Market Trends, Relocation, San Elijo Market Trends, Sellers

If you were looking to buy in La Costa, Carlsbad, or San Diego, and were hoping to catch “the bottom” of the San Diego real estate market – you may have already missed it!

We have been telling clients over the past couple of months that we thought the market had stabilized.  In La Costa and in particular La Costa Oaks - most of the lowest sales prices (La Costa comparables) had been BEFORE January 2009.  Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Carlsbad Real Estate Prices, La Costa Real Estate Prices, San Diego Real Estate Prices

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July 17th, 2009

Was Casa De Bandini Worth The Wait?

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Favorites, La Costa

Based on the UNBELIEVABLE crowds – the answer must be a resounding yes! We visited Casa De Bandini a few days after its June 30th opening. We arrived for dinner, at 4:45 pm. The bar was already packed. The restaurant nearing half full. For the first Casa De Bandini review..

The Casa De Bandini Menu looked scrumptious, and extensive. For those who are looking for restaurants that provide gluten free alternatives – Casa De Bandini delivers.

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Tags: Carlsbad CA, Casa De Bandini

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July 16th, 2009

New Homes in La Costa, CA from $500,000 – GREAT DEAL!

Categories: Buyers, Carlsbad, La Costa, La Costa Greens, New Construction

This past weekend we went to the grand opening of the new homes in La Costa Greens. Avellino in La Costa Greens are being built by KB Homes.

The La Costa Greens townhomes range from 1615 square feet to 2216 square feet and start as low as $526,000, with some homes having a La Costa Resort and Spa golf course view. Read the rest of this entry »

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July 9th, 2009

July 11th and 12th Health and Wellness Expo

Categories: Carlsbad, Community Events

July is Carlsbad’s Parks and Recreation Month.  The highlights of Carlsbad’s Parks and Recreation Month is this weekend’s Health and Wellness Expo and the Carlsbad Triathlon.

The Health and Wellness Expo will be held at Westfield Plaza Camino Real on Saturday and Sunday July 11th and 12th.  The hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday in the southwest parking lot.  The expo will have demonstrations and activities for all age groups to promote getting (and staying) healthy at any age.

On Sunday, the fun starts at 8 am with the Carlsbad Triathlon at Tamarack Beach.  The Carlsbad Triathlon includes a 1 mile swim, a 25k bike ride, and a 5k run.

So, if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, pack up the family and go learn about some of the things that our City of Carlsbad is doing to promote health and a sense of community.  For more information, go to www.carlsbadca.gov/recreation.

Tags: Carlsbad, Carlsbad Community Events

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