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We can’t tell you how much we love Carlsbad. It is the perfect combination of laid back, southern California, with activities galore.
Carlsbad boasts two of California’s most lavish resorts – La Costa Resort and Spa and Four Seasons Aviara. They also have wonderful beaches, restaurants, and shopping. (A trip to the Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a can’t miss).
Whether it is a day in “the village”, browsing through the quaint little shops, or a trip to Legoland or the Flower Fields – you are guaranteed to have a wonderful day in Carlsbad.
We live and work in Carlsbad. We love Carlsbad, doing most of our shopping, dining, and entertainment within 5-10 miles of our La Costa Oaks home. If you are considering to buying or selling a home in Carlsbad, doesn’t it make sense to use a Realtor that knows Carlsbad because it is their home too?
If you want to sell your Carlsbad home, we will utilize technology to create an internet marketing campaign and other marketing tools, which are available to be viewed by hundreds of thousands of potential buyers for Carlsbad homes.
The Mewborn Team will work closely with you to identify your particular needs and desires and customize our service to fit those objectives. We believe that most Realtors are looking to “close” your transaction and move on to the next. We believe that the purchase or sale of a home is usually a celebration. Our goal is to build long-term relationships and continue to answer your real estate questions for years to come. We utilize state of the art technology, marketing, and transaction management tailored to your needs and desires. Carlsbad is a lovely town that allows you all the wonderful amenities many big cities offer. Please look below to see some of the amenities available to you and your family near Carlsbad, California.
Carlsbad Entertainment
Whether it be the Carlsbad Ultra Star Theaters, the many Carlsbad golf courses, the world famous La Costa Resort and Spa, or the fabulous Carlsbad restaurants, there are options for the whole family! If you are looking for something more adventurous, you could go hiking through the many trails, go surfing on the Carlsbad beaches, or play tennis, or softball in some of the Carlsbad parks. There really is something for everyone!
Carlsbad Shopping
Carlsbad has a wonderful mix of upscale shopping boutiques at The Forum Shops in Carlsbad – with stores such as White House Black Market, Francesca’s, Mabel’s, or Sur La Table. You can also find many of the staples at The Forum Shops in Carlsbad – Bed Bath And Beyond, Border’s, Victoria’s Secret, Ann Taylor Loft, and the list goes on!
If you really prefer to make shopping an experience, you must visit the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Located off Palomar Airport Road, you will find some of America’s most beloved shops – The Gap, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture, Calvin Klein, and Coach.
Carlsbad Fitness
There are also world class fitness facilities minutes from your Carlsbad home. We have two new large fitness centers – Pure Fitness of Carlsbad and the 24 Hour Fitness Sport of Carlsbad that should please almost any fitness buff.
Please make yourself at home. Search our site for Carlsbad real estate and the Carlsbad MLS. If you have any questions about Carlsbad real estate (Carlsbad mortgages or interest rates), or any of the other local communities – La Costa, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, etc., please contact us. We are always happy to answer questions.
More information on Carlsbad:
Carlsbad Schools
Carlsbad’s City Home Page
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
La Costa Oaks
La Costa Greens
La Costa Ridge
La Costa Valley
Calavera Hills
Rancho Carillo
Four Seasons Aviara
Carlsbad Homes For Sale
Carlsbad Housing Prices and Market Trends
May 24th, 2010
Most Effective Summer Workout Comes To Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA – The hottest, most effective new workout comes to Carlsbad Village Faire…Xtend Barre is a 55 minute fast paced workout that is designed to sculpt the body proportionately, to strengthen and lengthen to a long and lean dancer’s physique – just what we all want going into summer.
Xtend Barre Carlsbad is located in Carlsbad Village Faire, upstairs across from Vinaka Cafe. Your first class is always free to try it and see what everyone’s talking about. For first time clients, there are two current specials running… one month unlimited for $125 or three months unlimited (to REALLY get that bikini body) for $400.
Come take a class. See what everyone’s talking about. It’s hard, fun, and WORKS! I truly believe that if every girl in Carlsbad knew something could work like this, every girl in Carlsbad would be doing it!
April 7th, 2010
La Costa Oaks Home For Sale – Circulo Sequoia
Another beautiful La Costa Oaks home is for sale. This 3535 square foot home can be five bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. It is in the most desireable San Dieguito school district.
It has tons of upgrades to make it one of the most sought after homes in La Costa Oaks.
- Custom Hard Wood Floors – with Beautiful Entryway Medallion
- A Spiral Staircase, Overlooking the Foyer
- Gorgeous White Cabinets
- Stunning, Neutral Granite Counters
- Professional Grade Stainless Appliances
- Double Oven
- Mini Television in the Kitchen
- Luxurious Master Bath
- Three Car Garage
If you would like to see this La Costa Oaks home, please contact Mike Mewborn at (858) 205-2000 to schedule a time. If you are interested in other La Costa Oaks homes, please contact The Mewborn Team.
March 17th, 2010
This Month’s Neighbor Value – FREE 8oz Frozen Yogurt at Yogurt Dream..!
Happy Wednesday Everyone,
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:
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
March 9th, 2010
New Federal Program That Pays Homeowners To Short-Sell
Carlsbad, CA - In an interesting turn of events, the federal government is instituting a program designed to encourage short sales. In this program, expected to start in April, the government will provide $1,000 to the first lender, $1,000 to the second lender, and $1,500 in relocation assistance to the homeowner to encourage a short sale.
Is it enough to really encourage the banks to be more cooperative in a short sale environment? Probably not. Will it encourage more homeowners to attempt to short sell their house versus a foreclosure – maybe.
In a Carlsbad short sale, the homeowner normally can not afford to keep making the payments. Maybe they have contacted the lender and asked for a modification and the lender couldn’t help them. So, rather than walking away from the property and letting it go to foreclosure, they attempt to sell the property for less than is owed on it. They normally live in the property (payment free) until the sale is completed.
This is beneficial to the lenders because vacant foreclosures are often ransacked – by angry property owners, or vandals, bringing down the price of the home even further. It is beneficial to the homeowner because it reports more positively on their credit report.
For More Information on Carlsbad Short Sales vs. Carlsbad Foreclosures…
February 3rd, 2010
You May Still OWE on Your Foreclosed Home, Even Though You Don’t OWN It Anymore
Carlsbad, CA - Are you considering a foreclosure as a way to eliminate that payment?
In today’s real estate market, more and more people are looking foreclosure out of both necessity and financial strategy. If you give back your house, they can’t still hold you accountable for the loan, can they?
Although California is a non-recourse state that typically says no – more and more banks are finding themselves successful in recouping losses from borrowers who refinanced their homes and used the funds for things other than improving the home itself!
In addition to the more severe credit penalties, a debt on a house you don’t even own anymore is really making foreclosures less desirable. If you can not afford to make the payment on your home, you really may want to talk to a real estate professional about the possibility of a short sale instead. In a short sale, you actually sign documents with the lender, releasing yourself from the obligation of the loan. If you have any questions at all about your possibilities of a foreclosure or short sale, please contact The Mewborn Team. We would be happy to schedule a no obligation marketing consultation.
January 28th, 2010
New Healthy Produce Alternative in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA - One of our friends asked the other day if we had seen the movie Food Inc. Although we haven’t, I know that Oprah had on her show yesterday talking about our food supply and how unhealthy it has become due to pesticides, hormones, and just over processing. More and more people around me are trying to be more healthy and eat more “organic and clean.”
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
January 18th, 2010
One of My Favorite Times of Year – San Diego Restaurant Week – NOW!
Yesterday – Sunday, January 17th, San Diego Restaurant Week returned to fabulous restaurants around San Diego County. The event will run from Sunday, January 17th through Friday, January 22nd.
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.
Mike & Amy Mewborn Real Estate Specialists
Mike: 858.205.2000
Amy:760.213.6653
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- Most Effective Summer Workout Comes To Carlsbad
- La Costa Oaks Home For Sale – Circulo Sequoia
- This Month’s Neighbor Value – FREE 8oz Frozen Yogurt at Yogurt Dream..!
- New Federal Program That Pays Homeowners To Short-Sell
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- You May Still OWE on Your Foreclosed Home, Even Though You Don’t OWN It Anymore
- New Healthy Produce Alternative in Carlsbad
- Nationwide Home Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Month
- One of My Favorite Times of Year – San Diego Restaurant Week – NOW!
- My Two Favorite Things… All In One Place – Sunday, January 17
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