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September 14th, 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate – Carlsbad Resident Demographic

Categories: Buyers, Carlsbad, La Costa, La Costa Oaks, Sellers

Carlsbad, CA – When you are looking to buy or sell real estate, you often want to know a bit about the other people in your community who are buying or selling.  This may help tell you what prospective families may be able to afford and other items of interest about their buying habits. 

Carlsbad, used to be considered, Carlsbad, Village by the sea.  It seems that a town that has now grown to over 100,000 residents and 44,000 homes has become more than just a village.

According to the last Carlsbad census (in 2000), here are some key Carlsbad statistics:
Median Age = 39 years
Median Family Income = $77,151
Residents over 60 = About 20%
Of residents age 25 or older, 93% were high school graduates and 46% had at least a bachelor’s degree.
Estimated by the San Diego Association of Government is that the current median annual income has risen to $107,000.

What this means as a Carlsbad real estate buyer or seller is this – Carlsbad is a niche city.  Your buyers or sellers will more than likely be upper middle class families, with advanced education.  As you are preparing to list or purchase a Carlsbad, CA home, keep this in mind.  If you have any questions about how this may relate to you as you start to make offers on a home or stage your current home for sale, please contact us.  We are always happy to help.

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September 10th, 2009

Del Mar Real Estate For Sale – August Market Statistics

Categories: Buyers, Communities, Del Mar, Del Mar Market Trends, Sellers

Del Mar – August 2009
Avg DOM is 118 – down from 130 days on the market in July.
Average selling price is $1,371,000 down from $1,673,000 in July.
Although it may only be temporary, it seems that the average Carlsbad prices are trending up!

August 2009 – Del Mar Real Estate – Del Mar Homes For Sale
Del Mar Market Statistics 92014

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September 8th, 2009

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Events, Community Favorites, Del Mar, Encinitas, La Costa, La Jolla

On Sunday, September 13th, San Diego Restaurant Week returns to fabulous restaurants around San Diego County.  The event will run from Sunday, September 13 through Friday, September 18.

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! Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Community Events, San Diego Restaurant Week

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September 3rd, 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate and Condos For Sale August 2009

Categories: Carlsbad, Carlsbad Market Trends, Communities

Carlsbad, CA – The Carlsbad real estate news seems to be good for now. 
In Carlsbad real estate in August 2009 – the average days on the market were 70 – down just a bit from 71 days on the market in July.
Average selling price is $627k up from $555k in July.
Something else to note – in all price ranges – the high, low, and average – properties sold at over 95% of their listing price.
Although it may only be temporary, it seems that the average Carlsbad prices are trending up!

Tags: Carlsbad Real Estate Prices

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September 2nd, 2009

Carlsbad Real Estate News – New and Soon To Be Open Carlsbad Restaurants

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Favorites, La Costa, La Costa Greens, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge, San Elijo

Carlsbad, CA – Ok, so I’m not going to claim any individuality in this post.  It is directly from the City of Carlsbad, but I think it has some hugely important/exciting information for all our Carlsbad residents.  We have had a lot of restaurant closings, but in addition, we have had some new building and are getting some new, exciting local restaurants!

New and Soon-to-Open Carlsbad Eateries

Bressi Village (Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street)
Board & Brew
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Carlsbad Community Favorites, Carlsbad Restaurants

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September 1st, 2009

Carlsbad End of Summer Activity – Leo Carrillo Film Festival

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Events, Community Favorites, Encinitas, La Costa, La Costa Greens, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge, San Elijo, San Marcos

Carlsbad, CA – With the end of Carlsbad summer, comes the annual Leo Carrillo Film Festival.  This is a great way to spend time with your friends.  Pack a blanket, some chairs, and a picnic dinner for an inexpensive night out. 

The Carlsbad film festival is held in the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park at 6200 Flying LC Lane.

Movies start at sunset.  Grounds open at 5 pm for picnics.
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Tags: Carlsbad Community Events

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August 31st, 2009

Have You Reduced Your Carlsbad Property Taxes?

Categories: Carlsbad, Carlsbad Market Trends, La Costa, La Costa Market Trends, Real Estate FAQ

Your Carlsbad property values have probably fallen over 20% in the past two years.  You know it.  We know it.  The San Diego County Assessor knows it.  But they don’t reduce your Carlsbad property tax bill without you contacting them to reduce it!   Even though you may have missed the May 2009 deadline for property tax reduction, the San Diego County Assessor is giving you another opportunity to reduce your property taxes – through a property tax appeal.

What To Do Next:
1.  Fill out the San Diego County Assessor’s form. 

2.  Provide all the necessary documentation – current Carlsbad property tax bill, opinion of new value, and your Carlsbad neighborhood comparables (back up of opinion of value).  Please contact us at (858) 205-2000 for your comparable values.  Please be prepared to provide your name, address, email address, home square footage, and number of bedrooms and baths.

3.  Mail to the San Diego County Assessor.
Upon completion, mail your forms to:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Assessment Appeals Services
1600 Pacific Coast Highway Room 402
San Diego, CA 92101

Please contact The Mewborn Team for more information.

Tags: Carlsbad Property Taxes, Carlsbad real estate

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