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January 20th, 2012

Carlsbad Marathon on Sunday – Road Closures

Categories: Carlsbad

It’s that time of year again!  January is here, and we are starting to look at our health and fitness.  Although, if you’re just getting into a fitness routine, we hope you aren’t planning on running in the Carlsbad Marathon or the Carlsbad Half Marathon tomorrow!

Even if you aren’t running in the Tri City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon, you might want to be aware of the event, and avoid certain parts of town.  Please click here for a complete list of road closures for Sunday.

The marathon starts at Plaza Camino Real on Sunday, January 22nd at 6 am, and the Carlsbad Half Marathon starts at 7:30 am in the same location – Westfield Plaza Camino Real.  The Health and Lifestyle Expo will be running from 7 am to 12 pm.  This is always a fun event – especially if the weather is good!

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May 24th, 2010

Most Effective Summer Workout Comes To Carlsbad

Categories: Activities and Events, Carlsbad, Community Favorites, Oceanside, Vista

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!

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October 16th, 2009

Carlsbad Residents – Large Items That The Trashman Won’t Take?

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities

Carlsbad, CA – The City of Carlsbad is offering free, curbside pick up of large and bulky items too big for regular trash pick up.  Residents who want to take advantage of this service must make a reservation Oct. 20 to 27.  Items will be picked up Saturday, Nov. 7.

Some of the eligible items include: Read the rest of this entry »

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August 22nd, 2009

Are You Considering Downsizing?

Categories: Buyers, Carlsbad, Market Trends, Relocation, Sellers

Carlsbad, Ca – According to the US Census Bureau, for the first time since 1994 – the average home size dropped. Home size actually went down by almost 7%.

There are many possible reasons for smaller homes:
1. Aging boomers: As people are living longer, more Carlsbad couples are selling the big houses in favor of a smaller, single story home with less yard (and maintenance). We are finding that La Costa and Carlsbad single story homes are often on the market for a fraction of the time as a similar square footage two-story. The demand for these homes are increasing dramatically! Also as baby boomers are becoming empty nesters, many are choosing to trade in their big home for an RV or more vacations.

2. Affordability – We often find that Carlsbad real estate buyers stretch to buy the biggest, best house they can afford. In times of economic distress – layoffs, declining property values, decreasing wages, people just can’t afford the big house any more. Factor in increases in San Diego energy and water costs, more homeowners are realizing that maybe they need to revisit their monthly housing expenses.

3. Tight credit markets – Any loan above $417k is still a jumbo loan. Even though homes within the expanded limits are often called high balance conforming loans – these and other jumbo mortgages are harder (and more expensive) to get. As Carlsbad interest rates rise, home buyers will be able to afford less and less.

If you have any questions Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, and other north county coastal San Diego real estate or mortgage topics, please contact us. We are always happy to answer your questions.

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July 28th, 2009

Carlsbad Snores and Smores Family Campout – August 15th and 16th

Categories: Carlsbad, Communities, Community Events, La Costa, La Costa Greens, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge

Carlsbad, CA – La Costa and Carlsbad parents, pack up your family for a campout in your own back yard – almost!  August 15th and 16th at Aviara Community Park, the City of Carlsbad will sponsor an overnight campout, complete with a cook out, smores, and a family movie.  Carlsbad is such a wonderful city with amazing family events!  For more information, call 760-602-7519 or go to www.carlsbadconnect.org.

Tags: Carlsbad, Carlsbad Communities, La Costa, La Costa Communities

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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 »

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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.

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