Mar
30
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There is a community in Carlsbad that is gaining a lot of popularity that is commonly known as the Kensington at the Square condo community. The homes were first built starring in 2019 and have continued through 2020 with many condos already sold. Real Estate prices have consistently sold for under $900,000 in the last year which is a tremendous value for a 3 bedroom condo in the Palomar Airport area of Carlsbad. in 2021 we have seen 8 listings come on the market with 7 of them selling between $580,000 to $899,000 and with one pending sale at a list price of $929,000. The big range in pricing may be in part due to the pandemic which saw real estate prices stagnate for the first month or so during the lockdown period and then…
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Feb
28
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Carlsbad has a wide range of rentals from luxury ocean view condos to large two story estate homes. One of the more requested type of home are those properties located on one story. It seems like this is becoming the trend as more and more people are looking for homes that accommodate a main floor bedroom which are incorporated into single level properties. Carlsbad has so many great communities it would be hard to explain every single neighborhood where you could find one story homes. With that being said some of the more popular places to look for detached single family homes would be like the La Costa area of Carlsbad. There are many great one story properties located here that often come with a good lot size especially…
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Jul
30
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One of the better values in Carlsbad for those looking for a golf course view can be found in the Fairway South community. Located on a small island of land that is surrounded by the La Costa golf course and on Navarra Drive is a small condo complex with two and three bedroom condo floor plans to choose from. The two bedroom condos are actually pretty large with an approximate 1,545 square feet. The three bedrooms are much larger and can go up to one listing that has a reported 2,277 square feet. The most premium condos will be those that face directly on to the golf course. One of the newest listings that can be found here is a three bedroom condo with direct golf course views and is currently on the market for $765,000.…
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Jun
29
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Buying real estate is all about location and one of the more popular requests that we get from clients is finding a home located on a cul-de-sac street. There are several benefits for living in this kind of location as clients normally tell us they want this location of location for the following reasons. The first reason is most families that have children want an area outside there home where their kids can play without the fear of many passing by cars. Being located on a cul-de-sac location usually means that there will be less cars passing by unless those coming from people who live on that immediate street. This allows for children to play without the fear of a lot of cars passing by them.
Another reason why…
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May
31
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One of the more popular areas to live is the La Costa area of Carlsbad. One of the popular destinations for those coming to visit the Carlsbad area is the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Resort Hotel. One of the reasons for it's popular is it's large golf course that surrounds the hotel and extends out into many neighborhoods in the La Costa area. Some of these homes will be located directly on the greenway while others will be located just a short distance away.
Some of the more expensive homes can be found in the Rancho La Costa area where it's not uncommon to see homes that are nearly 4,000 square feet selling in the mid $1 million dollar range. One of the most prestigious gated communities in this area is called the…
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Apr
30
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We got a lot of requests from clients looking for a variety of things in a home. Often times having an ocean view is one of the most requested items but every now and then we have clients asking for homes that also come with a roof top deck. Since the density of homes here in Carlsbad can be pretty tight the views are often limited from the main living spaces, especially in condos and townhouses. Having a roof top deck is often times the place where you can find wonderful panoramic and ocean views. There are several places to look to find homes in the Carlsbad area with rooftop decks.
One perfect place to look is the Buena Vista Village condo complex. I love the location of this complex as it's located on the ocean side…
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Mar
31
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One of the most common questions we get from real estate home buyers is the question about Mello Roos. I heard this term a lot when I first moved to California and had no idea what people were talking about. It's worth getting to know this term as it can cost you a lot of money if the home has it. It's pretty simple, home builders are always looking to save costs when building a brand new community. Often times they will create a bond called Mello Roos which essentially pass on many of the neighborhood building costs to the buyer. Things like sidewalks, streets, etc are costs that are often paid by the buyer in a Mello Roos bond. The bond itself normally ranges around 30 years but I've seen it as low as 25 years, it…
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Feb
28
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One of the newest communities to come to the Carlsbad area is the Carlyle Carlsbad Village neighborhood. These are brand new construction condos that are slated to be completed by the summer of 2020. The builder has put together a nice set of amenities for those who buy here which include a shared private pool and cabanas and 2 assigned parking space which one of these is dedicated for EV charging. The location is really key here as it's set on the ocean side of the 5 freeway which is considered one of the most desirable locations in Carlsbad. It's situated off Carlsbad Village Drive which is the heartbeat to the downtown shopping village area filled with great restaurants and retail shopping that are within walking distance…
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Jan
31
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One of the best values by the beach in Carlsbad is the Village by the Sea complex. These two to three bedroom townhouses have a lot to offer with a location that is approximately a couple blocks to the beach. Many of these homes are very spacious and can average over 1,500 square feet of living space. What I really like about these homes is the simple floor plan that offers a living space in the ground level complete with a gas fireplace and a great spot to watch TV. The mid-level is typically where you will find the dining room which is the perfect ideal gathering space since it looks down onto the first level living room. Upstairs is where you will find the kitchen with a large island with lots of cabinetry.…
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Dec
31
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Finding a home in the Carlsbad area with a downstairs master is a common request that we get from home buyers. This request is often from those who don't want to take stairs up to the second level which is common among those older in age. It's also very convenient when making trips to the kitchen and other parts of the house with no steps up to another level. Home builders are starting to realize the popularity of these one story homes and that's why you are staring to see more new construction homes built on one level.
There are several neighborhoods to consider when looking for a main floor master bedroom. A new listing just came up on the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood located in the Carlsbad South area. The three…
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Oct
31
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One of the most sought after new communities in Carlsbad is the Blue Sage neighborhood at the Preserve. If you are thinking about buying a new home this area of Carlsbad should be on your radar since there is a wide variety of housing available here. Within the Preserve are 4 different neighborhoods with some of the most affordable homes located at the Blue Sage & Agave community. The location is near the College Blvd off ramp and the 78 freeway.
Real Estate prices in the Blue Sage community currently start at $572,990 for a three bedroom, three bath home with 1,533 square feet of living space. This is a lot of square footage for the price not to mention that these are homes that are brand new. I've had a chance to…
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Jul
30
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Real Estate agents have a great tradition that helps them learn what homes are on the market at any given time. The term Broker Preview is what is commonly referred to as an open house for real estate agents which happened on a given day and time every week. This way agents can have a chance to view any of the newly listed homes on the market without having to make an appointment with the listing agent. This is crucial as time is of the essence and during a broker preview it's not unrealistic to see anywhere from 10 to 15 homes within a three hour window. Often times agents will specialize in a specific neighborhood which makes it crucial that have seen every home that comes on the market in their area.
Each town has it's own…
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Dec
5
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One of the newest developments in the coastal Carlsbad area is the Magnolia Walk townhouse community. Located on the ocean side of the 5 freeway near the Tamarack exit is a new and exciting townhouses now being offered for sale. They are still under construction and expected to be finished by the end of next month. There will a nice variety of two to four bedroom townhouses that will start at 1,092 to 1,565 square feet. The townhouses are built in the classic Mediterranean style which is very popular in the Carlsbad area. The builder has designed some nice features to be added in the homes that include vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplace, outdoor patio and granite counters in the kitchen area. One of the unique things…
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Aug
2
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A set of 4 new brand new construction homes have just hit the market this week in Carlsbad, California with the new community name of "Acacia Pacifica." Located approximately one half block to the beach is a collection of attached condos that are currently priced between $2,850,000 to $3,250,000. The condos are still currently under construction with an estimated completion date around October 2018. It's still easy enough in the construction phase for buyers to have some design changes if they act quick enough with an offer.
First, the location is one of the biggest selling points for these condos. Located between the Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach with a location that offers easy walks to the beach and the…
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Jul
2
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The Hacienda Cala complex is a favorite condo complex located in the desirable Bristol Cove area of Carlsbad. This is an older building that was built in 1972 with generous size condos that span over 1,200 square feet for select two bedroom floor plans. The location is directly on the water front which is a small cancel that leads out to the Agua Hedionda lagoon area and then eventually out to the Pacific Ocean. This is a popular area for boating enthusiasts as many dock their boats here as pictured below. Real Estate prices in Hacienda Cala will vary depending on a variety of factors. For example, last October a three bedroom, three bath condo with 1,480 square feet sold for $499,000 after being on the market for only 8…
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Feb
5
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One of the more popular condo buildings in the Bristol Cove area is the Tu Casa complex located at 4747 Marina Drive in Carlsbad, California. The four story complex dates back over 40 years ago when it was built in 1975 with two to three bedroom units that often come up for sale and for lease. The unique thing about this Tu Casa is it's prime location at the edge of the Aqua Hedionda lagoon. Many of the units will offer wonderful water views with direct lagoon access and can offer private boat docks associated with the condo purchase.
Real Estate prices for two bedroom units currently range from $875,000 for a two bedroom water front view unit with 1,278 square feet to $950,000 for a rare corner unit with ocean front views.…
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Aug
15
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Legoland is one of the main attractions for tourists who visit the beach town of Carlsbad, California. The theme park is located very close to the beach off Palomar Airport Road on the east side of the 5 freeway. It's also within close proximity to the Carlsbad Premium Outlet shopping center which features high end shopping near the freeway. Beyond the numerous shopping and restaurants located in this area are several residential neighborhoods that are within close proximity to Legoland. All of these homes offer an easy 5 minute drive down to the beach with easy freeway access. Here is a quick guide to the different communities found in this immediate area.
Located on the ocean side of the freeway is a very popular…
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Jun
5
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One of the hottest condo complex's in Carlsbad is the Pacific View townhomes community. This is an older complex that is approximately 11 years old and has recently get a renovated face lift and being offered again for sale as premier water front and beach close condos. As of today, 3 of the 5 properties that have been released are currently under contract and were just released for sale staring in the month of Carlsbad. What makes these condos so unique? Well, for starters the location is really hard to beat. The location is on Carlsbad Blvd which can be a busy street but the city of Carlsbad has very few homes and buildings located right on the sand so buildings located on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd are considered…
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May
8
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The Agave at the Preserve is a brand new construction community with 88 two story townhouses currently under construction. I had the opportunity to view these homes and was pleasantly surprised by the open floor plans and outdoor spaces that are incorporated into these homes. Four of the model homes are open right now and give you good sense of the various floor plans that will be available to purchase. One of my favorites was the corner unit townhouses that offered lots of natural light from lots of windows located on two sides of a room.
The floor plans are relatively the same idea with just variations in square footages and small design changes. The main living room and kitchen area are located on the ground level…
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Mar
6
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A set of 8 residential townhouses are currently under construction right now in the heart of the La Costa area. The condos located at 7570 Gibraltar Street are built in the Contemporary Modern style and directly across the street from the La Costa Resort & Spa south golf course. This area is very filled with small individual condo and townhouse communities that sit next to the golf course with direct golf course views. These are brand new condo listings that have all come on the market in the last two weeks.
The name of the development is called "La Costa Villas" and is primed for those looking for nice golf course views. Three of the eight condos have been released for sale with units 101, 104 and 105 available for…
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