Welcome to North County with its pristine beaches, rolling hills and close to perfect weather. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, or just learn more about North County real estate, you've come to the right place. Find in depth information about the North County communities, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista. Learn about schools, jobs, recreational opportunities, shopping, fun things to do, the climate, and home values in these great North County cities.
As a North County resident since 1988 and a REALTOR for 30 years, I know the neighborhoods, the market and what it takes to sell your home for top dollar or to help you get into the perfect North County home. Follow the North County and San Diego real estate markets. Find useful real estate and homeowner's information, or stay up to date on North County and San Diego events by following my blog.
As a North County resident since 1988 and a REALTOR for 30 years, I know the neighborhoods, the market and what it takes to sell your home for top dollar or to help you get into the perfect North County home. Follow the North County and San Diego real estate markets. Find useful real estate and homeowner's information, or stay up to date on North County and San Diego events by following my blog.
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Buying a home is a challenging and sometimes daunting process.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
If you'd like more information about the home buying process, please sign up to receive my Guide to Purchasing a Home.
This requires a thorough look at your financial situation along with your needs, wants, lifestyle, long-term goals and dreams.
You'll want to find out what you can afford and how much you'll need for a downpayment and closing costs.
You can start by using a mortgage calculator.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
If you'd like more information about the home buying process, please sign up to receive my Guide to Purchasing a Home.
This requires a thorough look at your financial situation along with your needs, wants, lifestyle, long-term goals and dreams.
You'll want to find out what you can afford and how much you'll need for a downpayment and closing costs.
You can start by using a mortgage calculator.
While major projects will often not bring a high enough return in your sales price, the small stuff does count.
You will only get one chance to make a first impression with potential buyers.
Declutter - Too much furniture, crowded counter tops, collectibles and family photos keep buyers from being able to visualize themselves living in your home.
Pack up those items and clean out your closets.
Sell or give away all the items you don't want to take with you.
Put the items you'll be keeping into a storage unit or into your garage.
You will only get one chance to make a first impression with potential buyers.
Declutter - Too much furniture, crowded counter tops, collectibles and family photos keep buyers from being able to visualize themselves living in your home.
Pack up those items and clean out your closets.
Sell or give away all the items you don't want to take with you.
Put the items you'll be keeping into a storage unit or into your garage.
I'll not only look at recent sales of homes that are similar to yours, I'll also let you know what properties you will be competing for buyers with and which homes just went under contract.
Please list any special features your home has or anything you know that will not show up in public tax records.
Please list any special features your home has or anything you know that will not show up in public tax records.
The city of Carlsbad is a thriving coastal community with nearly seven miles of beautiful beaches, LEGOLAND California, three lagoons, hiking trails, open space, and world-class resorts.
Situated approximately 25 miles north of San Diego with a population of 60,000, Encinitas offers many of the features North County is famous for: six miles of coastline, tranquil lagoons, coastal cliffs, rolling hills and high bluffs that provide wonderful views of the ocean.
Oceanside, the third largest city in San Diego County, boasts some of the widest, sandy beaches in Southern California, the longest wooden pier on the Pacific Coast and a picturesque 1,000-slip harbor with shops and restaurants.
Situated approximately 25 miles north of San Diego with a population of 60,000, Encinitas offers many of the features North County is famous for: six miles of coastline, tranquil lagoons, coastal cliffs, rolling hills and high bluffs that provide wonderful views of the ocean.
Oceanside, the third largest city in San Diego County, boasts some of the widest, sandy beaches in Southern California, the longest wooden pier on the Pacific Coast and a picturesque 1,000-slip harbor with shops and restaurants.
Carlsbad is located 35 miles north of downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport.
You can get to downtown San Diego or to the airport via Interstate 5.
And if you're going farther, Interstate 5 will take you from Mexico to Canada.
State Route 78 starts just north of Carlsbad, in Oceanside, and offers an east-west route to Interstate 15 and beyond.
There are several mass transit options in and near the city.
The Coaster, a commuter rail that runs from downtown San Diego to Oceanside, has two stations in Carlsbad for easy access.
You can get to downtown San Diego or to the airport via Interstate 5.
And if you're going farther, Interstate 5 will take you from Mexico to Canada.
State Route 78 starts just north of Carlsbad, in Oceanside, and offers an east-west route to Interstate 15 and beyond.
There are several mass transit options in and near the city.
The Coaster, a commuter rail that runs from downtown San Diego to Oceanside, has two stations in Carlsbad for easy access.
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