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August 22nd, 2009
Are You Considering Downsizing?
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.
July 28th, 2009
Carlsbad Snores and Smores Family Campout – August 15th and 16th
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.
July 2nd, 2009
Up to $32k in Incentives at La Costa Oaks Starting At $600k
Would YOU like a luxury home in La Costa Oaks for as low as $600,000? 
Would YOU like up to $32k in incentives through using the Mewborn Team?
This past Saturday was the opening of Rockledge in La Costa Oaks, in Carlsbad, CA. We stopped by Saturday morning just to see the traffic. It wasn’t nearly as busy as the grand opening of Copperwood in La Costa Oaks about a month ago. So, we wondered about the potential immediate success of the development. It seemed to me that given the AMAZING price range for being part of my much loved La Costa Oaks subdivision, that the community would be much busier that morning.
June 28th, 2009
Sammy’s Woodfired Returns to Carlsbad
If you live in La Costa, Carlsbad, or Oceanside, you may have had the opportunity to eat at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza off Palomar Airport Road. In July 2008, a fire started at about 8 am that burned the restaurant almost to the ground. It took a number of months to get through the Carlsbad commission and start rebuilding. But the Carlsbad, CA Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza re-opened its doors on June 18, 2009 and is open for dining! Read the rest of this entry »
June 8th, 2009
New La Costa Restaurant – La Costa Grill in Carlsbad, CA
If you live in La Costa or Carlsbad, did you notice that the La Costa Crazy Burro closed? Although a fine restaurant, I wasn’t too sad to see it go. There are so many great La Costa and Carlsbad restaurants that this one was really just ok.
June 8th, 2009
La Costa Spa Under The Stars
When I first moved to my La Costa home, I didn’t fully understand how great it was to have The La Costa Resort and Spa so close. I expected La Costa’s resort to be just another high end resort that was too close to my home to ever really enjoy. Was I ever wrong!
The La Costa Resort’s Spa Under The Stars is designed FOR the Carlsbad and La Costa communities. It is a discounted evening to encourage you to come use their facilities. Read the rest of this entry »
June 8th, 2009
The Switchfoot Bro-Am Returns
If you live in a home in Encinitas, Carlsbad, La Costa, Oceanside, Del Mar, or any of the other coastal towns, you may have heard of the Switchfoot Bro-Am. Started in 2005, this is an annual surf/concert event put on by Switchfoot and their friends to stay true to their Encinitas – Carlsbad home town and raise money for a great cause – Stand Up For Kids.
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