Every month we at the Mewborn Team get out into our local community to partner with local businesses to bring you value and also give them free exposure.

This month we would like to welcome Yogurt Dream in the Henry’s shopping center to our family..!  If you bring in our March newsletter you will receive a free 8oz frozen yogurt treat.  Yogurt Dream is located at: 3263 Camino de los Coches Carlsbad, CA 92009.  Their number is 760 944-7073.

For a copy of this month’s newsletter, feel free to download the attached:

LCO Newsletter – MAR 10

Last month we partnered with La Costa Grill for 20% off of your entire bill including beverages.  The promotion goes through the end of this month.  For copies of back issues, please contact us and we’ll be happy to drop one off.

In the coming months look for more great values from partners like Jazzercise, Enoteca Zin and Casa de Bandini.

Mike & Amy

I was super excited yesterday to get an email from Lululemon Carlsbad saying that they have partnered with Garden of Eden Community Supported Agriculture to become a drop off of organic and locally grown produce.  In order to participate, you must go to the Garden of Eden website and choose your “pledge level.”  This is the amount of produce you will receive each week.  You can order a box big enough for one to a box big enough for a family of 4-5.  Then every Wednesday from 4 – 6 pm, your box is available for pick up from Lululemon Carlsbad Forum.  A box of produce for a family of 4-5 is only$164/mo (or $41/week)!  I EASILY spend that in a grocery store – without buying that much!

The produce is organically grown, ripe, and freshly picked - not picked before ripened from a huge farm 2000+ miles away and shipped to your local grocery store.  Garden of Eden also has an option for grain fed, organic beef and chicken. 

If you have been looking for a healthy, convenient way to increase nutrition, while decreasing your grocery bill

Whether you are looking to dine in Coronado at Peohe’s, 1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del, or Coronado Boathouse 1887, George’s at the Cove or the Marine Room in La Jolla, or maybe Jake’s or Pacifica in Del Mar, the Chart House in Solana Beach, or Blue Fire Grill in La Costa, there are options for everyone!

Now, in its fifth year, San Diego Restaurant Week is an absolute hit. This was started in 2004 to bring patrons to restaurants for a week after the summer boom, when kids are back in school, and business is typically down. Popular, exclusive restaurants started offering three course prix fixe menus consisting of an appetizer, a main course, and dessert for either $20, $30, or $40.

If you look at many of the restaurants’ menus, you will find that many of them are offering the entire three course meal for less than just the main course on a typical night. For those of you who know me and Mike, you know, we love to do nice things on a budget. I guess it is that financial advisor in me! So, we look forward to San Diego Restaurant Week each year. We always use it as an opportunity to visit some old favorites – or take a new culinary adventure!

This year, due to the lagging economy, the restaurants added a second San Diego Restaurant Week. According the San Diego Restaurant Week published reports, the January 2009 week was the most successful ever – with over 180 participating restaurants and a 22% increase in diners over the 2008 event!

At the San Diego Restaurant Week’s website, you will find a comprehensive list of participating restaurants that can be sorted by price, type of cuisine, or location.  Have fun and happy dining!

If you have anything you would like to see covered in our blog, please let us know.  We are always here to answer questions and meet your San Diego real estate needs.

The Mewborn Team just listed one of our neighbors’ homes this week. The La Costa Oaks home at 3534 Camino Cereza has too many amenities to list, but here are a few great features:

• 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath – 3534 square feet, with a bonus room
• 3 car garage
• Custom tile flooring
• Maple cabinets and upgraded Bosch and Thermador stainless appliances
• Dual air conditioning
• Upscale clubhouse with fitness center and Olympic pool
• Award winning San Dieguito School District
• Professional landscaping with flagstone walkways and stone walls

3534 Camino Cereza is listed at $799,000. Please contact The Mewborn Team to schedule a time to tour the home. You couldn’t pick a better place to build a life or raise a family!

Click below for menu, etc.

But right across the street from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, we have had both a new PF Changs and a BJ’s Restaurant open in the past few weeks, just in time for the holiday rush.  As PF Changs has been open less than three weeks, it has been packed every time we have gone in.  Also, as we are in November, and the real holiday shopping starts this week across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, expect
PF Changs to be busier than normal.

PF Changs’ menu is diverse enough for any Carlsbad foodie!  They offer Gluten-free options, vegetarian options, and then your typical Asian fare.  You can order a meal large enough to share for under $15 - or you can order your own and have leftovers for days!  At a time when Carlsbad families are typically being a bit more frugal, it is great to have a couple more moderately priced family restaurants!

Carlsbad, CA – As most La Costa, and in particular La Costa Oaks, homeowners know, construction has been halted on La Costa Town Square indefinitely.

A local community organization, North County Advocates, has filed a lawsuit requesting that the development be changed to be more reflective of the neighborhood that it is part of. The corner of La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road is already one of the busiest intersections in Carlsbad.

However, in addition to the legal troubles regarding La Costa Town Square, there are also has supposedly been a denial of the project from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. According to a local newspaper, the project failed to comply with local water standards. Supposedly, the denial letter was received in July, however the information was never shared with the public.

We have tried to reach Aspen Properties to get some clarification. However, since the stop of development, they have not returned our calls or emails.

We will continue to try to keep Carlsbad, La Costa, and La Costa Oaks residents informed about updates to La Costa Town Square.

If you or anyone you know has questions about La Costa and Carlsbad real estate, please contact The Mewborn Team. Our objective is to be your La Costa and Carlsbad real estate expert resource!

Carlsbad, CA - According to the Public Utilities Commission, the amount of numbers available in the 760 area code was about to run out. In order to combat this problem, they chose to adopt an area code overlay.

Effective October 24, 2009, Full Number Dialing Will Be Required For All Local and Long Distance Calls. This will apply to land lines AND cell phones.

New Dialing Rules Checklist
Update your contact information with security and alarm companies.

• Re-program speed dial, auto dial, modems and other telephone equipment with your ten-digit number.
• Update the contact information of friends, family, neighbors, family doctor, etc.
• Start providing your area code when you give out your phone number.
• Inform family and friends of the need to dial 10 digits.

The highlight of the Pumpkin Plunge is snaring your own pumpkin. Hundreds of pumpkins splash down in the pool and kids try for a chance to lasso their own pumpkin.

Activities include “bobbin’ for brains,” a Haunted House decorating contest, swimming games, a costume contest and trick-or-treat. Attendees enjoy a Wicked Water Show, featuring San Diego Synchro, Pacific Diving Academy and Zombie Divers.

Participants can save $4 by ordering discount pre-sale tickets. Pre-sale tickets, available for $6, will be on sale until 5 p.m. October 7.

Remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $10 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children 3 and under are free. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult when in the water.  For more information.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
12 -3 p.m.
Monroe Street Pool

As your La Costa and Carlsbad Real Estate Experts, we enjoy bringing you information about our community happenings.  If you have any real estate or community questions, please contact us.

September was a good month for Carlsbad Real Estate.  There were 121 homes sold in Carlsbad during the month of September, with the average Days on the Market at 56 – down from 70 days on the market in August. Average selling price is $618k , about the same as the $627k in August and both up from $555k in July. Something else to note – in all price ranges – the high, low, and average – properties sold at around 95% of their listing price. Although it may only be temporary, it seems that the average Carlsbad prices are trending up! 

La Costa Oaks, Carlsbad, CA - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On Saturday, September 26th, from 8 am to 1 pm

the La Costa Oaks neighborhood will be having their annual neighborhood garage sale, sponsored by The Mewborn Team.

Starting at 8 am, there are over 25 houses participating throughout the neighborhood.

You will find:
Furniture
Adult Clothes
Children Clothes
Baby and Children Toys, Strollers, etc
Athletic Equipment
Housewares
Home Decor
Books

What a great opportunity to do some treasure shopping, all within a couple of miles!

As Carlsbad Real Estate Consultants, The Mewborn Team focuses on knowing and serving our La Costa and Carlsbad communities. As you or someone you know have real estate questions, please contact us. We ARE your La Costa Oaks real estate experts!